what is the most authentic, reliable, best version and translaton of the Bible, the one thats closest original

Answer 1

KJV.

Answer 2

When it comes to the English Language, I find that it depends on where you look. There is a large number of people who would state that the King James Version is the most accurate, and it plainly isn't. The Textus Receptus is NOT the oldest manuscript any longer, and it does also have errors in it which were influenced by the Masorites , especially with Psalm 8:2.

I have found that it is not accurate to say that English Bibles ought to be judged too much for accuracy. If you want accuracy, use a King James or a New International Version with Strong's numbers. Use a concordance in order to find out what the choices in translation are.

I use many Bibles in my studies. I think that it is a better way to go, that way I can better expose an issue if there is one to have with a text.

Answer 3

In English, probably anything EXCEPT for the King James Version!

The King James was translated from the Vulgate Bible and the Septuagint Bible rather than from the original Greek and Hebrew texts. (In other words, it is the translation of a translation.)

In addition to known misrepresentation in the Vulgate*, the English language has evolved since the 17th century and some words have radically different meanings now than they had in the days of King James.

IMO: You should have several versions that will allow you to compare, contrast and sort through the translational differences in order to get to the core ideas.

One of the classic examples comes from the 10 Commandments... Is it:

"Thou shalt not kill"
or
"Thou shalt not murder"?

EDIT
re: kitto -- If you are "seeking God" I would suggest quite the opposite!
Don't "throw away your Bible" but "pick up some of the other scriptures of the world IN ADDITION TO your Bible."

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Answer 4

The gospels and other scriptural books that were left out of the Bible are probably the most authentic because they weren't deliberately mistranslated to protect the false authority of the Vatican. Check out the Nag Hammadi library.

There are older versions of what we know as the Bible that are more accurate but aren't available. Of the available versions I like the King James Bible because it's poetic.

Answer 5

The one that was translated from Hebrew and Greek originals by a man from Gloucester. He spent years in hiding doing his work and eventually had printed in Europe (Brussels maybe) from where thousands ofcontraband copies were smuggled back in small chunks between the pages of books that were allowed. He risked and finally gave his life for that translation which was considered the utmost in heresy by the monarch of the time. He was set-up and tortured by men of King James. It became so popular among the people that King James decided he had better have it altered a bit and then attributed to himself.

Answer 6

From the information available to me, and the opinions of many respected theologians, the NASB has the most reliable English translation of the NT, and NIV has the most reliable English translation of the OT, but they all agree that any translation is dependable since the Word of God is alive and active.

Answer 7

A wonderful question-I like the NIV and have heard that Bible scholars translated this version to give a more true translation in English. I would go to a Christian Book store and ask someone that works there.

Answer 8

The RSV (Revised Standard Version) is the English translation most faithful to the original languages. Catholics (like me) often use the RSV-CE (Revised Standard Version - Catholic Edition).
Having said that, I heard one theologian say that the best translation is the one that will make you read it instead of letting it sit on the bookshelf and gather dust.

Answer 9

The King James version.
for readability -
The Wycliffe translation is excellent as is the
New Testament by J B Philips and one by Heinz Kassierer.

Answer 10

How would you or anyone know the answer to that, because which is the `original` bible? And when was it written.
Have you, or anyone else, read ALL the bibles that were written copied added to take away from?
Several bibles were written by religious maniacs who wanted an accolade and it seems they`ve got it.

Answer 11

It just depends on what you are looking for. I've heard that King James is the best, but NIV is easier to understand. Personally, I like The Message translation by Eugene H. Peterson. He went straight from the Hebrew and Greek of the OT and NT and then put it into a modern, 21st-century English so it is very easy to understand.