someone starts reading out of a different translation?
2007-08-12 01:21:00 · 21 answers · asked by don_steele54 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I have done Bible studies where the people would do them ahead of time and have totally different answers because they used a different version. I believe the KJV is the "standard" of which all others should be compared to in study. If the words are different but the main point is the same I would say it is ok....but if the whole thought is different....BIG PROBLEM. I have done my own study comparing the KJV and NIV......LOTS of problems! Other translations have the same issues. Do you not think the devil is going to mix truth with error in printing a version of the Bible?.....ABSOLUTELY!
And the purpose would be? ......to DECEIVE! Here are some examples of translation errors which affect fundamental doctrine.
2007-08-12 06:50:07 · answer #1 · answered by bethybug 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes, but rarely. Most often, if I'm confused, I'll compare the verse between the two versions and try to figure it out. If that doesn't work, I use a dictionary.
As an aside, I do face that problem often in service. The prayerbook we use, uses the Wycliffe translation; an older and more poetic version than the KJV. I have found often that what I thought was KJV was, in reality, Wycliffe, and I've had to correct myself.
Edit to Grobek: The KJV is not the oldest, nor the first, translation of the Bible. It was preceded by the Septuagint, the Vulgate, and, in English, the Geneva Bible and Wycliffe, just to name a few. The King James Version became the Authorized Version (it's official name) by royal edict in 1611.
2007-08-12 08:50:17 · answer #2 · answered by Jim K 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Fortunately, in our church, the bible verses are projected on the wall, in the translation pastor is reading. You get to keep your eyes up, and read the same translation.
Yes, of course, when I'm reading my KJV or NKJV it is frustrating that others are reading another version.
That's why I prefer KJV; because it is a "common denominator" between most Christians, and most memorized verses are in 'King James' language.
2007-08-12 09:27:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not really because the Word is Living and Active I hear something in each passage differently at different times.
It would be a dangerous thing when I think I already know what a passage says when being taught.....Different translations can help us hear something new by challenging the tendancy for the "I already know this" thought.
Although I truly prefer using just one translation I still believe His Word does what it was sent to do.
But yea,honestly I prefer to stick to one Translation......it's easier on the brain.=)_
2007-08-13 10:04:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is confusing, to a certain extent, yes. But, what should be recalled is the fact that it is not meant to cause confussion but to clarify and give us a better understanding of what is really meant by the words in question. It should be understood that the Bible was written by many 'authors', for a lack of better word, and so it does not follow a specific pattern but differs and follows the writing skill of the 'author' of the specific part that we are reading. Interesting question though. Thanks.
2007-08-13 03:12:26 · answer #5 · answered by Sne 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it is not confusing. It in some instances is en lightning as other more recent translations are in todays vernacular and we can relate better. Plus then when we read the KJV we have better understanding of the metaphors used.
2007-08-12 08:32:28 · answer #6 · answered by Nancy B 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
When I first read the Bible it was KJV...very confusing. But I wanted (needed) to KNOW ..IF there really was a God..and just who He was/is?..so I continued my steadfast search. Read a NIV next, & finally read a NKJV with historical notes & studies (being a history major...that REALLY helped me) (Read all 3 versions within one year time span/cover to cover) What I have learned is that IF you REALLY want to know God (or if there is a God,...and there IS! ) then what He says is TRUE..IF you will seek Him with ALL your being..YOU WILL FIND HIM & KNOW the TRUTH. He will help you to find the "RIGHT" Bible to help you understand Him..IF you are truly seeking Him with ALL your heart! Hope you keep on track! It really is worth all the effort!!
2007-08-12 16:05:12 · answer #7 · answered by maranatha132 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, I think it is harder to be reading from a NIV Bible and then someone starts reading the KJV than the other way around. God Bless.
2007-08-12 09:48:53 · answer #8 · answered by Joel 2 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not at all, I just tell them what it is really suppose to say and if they are true Christians that want to know the truth they are happy, if not they leave and most of the time we never see them again. When I say the truth, look in most of your (Up To Date bibles) , they take every thing about the Blood and Jesus out. They say they don't want to offend anyone. I had rather offend them and see them in Heaven and have their blood off my hands, then let them believe a lie and die and burn in hell while I have to stand before God with there blood on my hands.
2007-08-12 10:13:44 · answer #9 · answered by PREACHER'S WIFE 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes,I knew of no other bible but the king James translation when I was growing up.I still use this
one and try to stay away from the watered down verisons.
Do you know what niv stands for?
Nearley inspired version
2007-08-12 12:37:19 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋