Is the King James Bible obsolete?

Answer 1

Yes, as are all "holy" books.

Answer 2

"Obsolete" is too strong a word. It is still useful - particularly when in discussion with one of the immense number of Christians who still insist on using it.

As other answers rightly stated, there are far superior bibles available today. Indeed, the primary reason the translator's gave for making the King James Bible was to produce a translation in modern English. As such, it no longer fulfills its original purpose. However, those worthy translators also remarked that reading *any* version was worthwhile, and they were quite correct in that.

So, rather than "obsolete", I would say "dated". Perhaps even "sub-standard". I would say that the Vulgate is obsolete (except for use by bible translators). Possibly, the 1611 King James is obsolete considering how difficult it is to read the Germanic lettering, but probably that is something that could be easily mastered with a little practice.

Jim, http://www.life-after-harry-potter.com

Answer 3

No, some people appreciate the Elizabethan style of English it is written in, because of its poetic style. However, ther are many different versions which are written to increase understanding for they are written in modern English or the vernacular of different languages. The list is comprised of the following:

American Standard Version
Revised Standard Version
Amplified Bible: New Testament
New Testament in Modern English
New American Standard Bible
New International Version
Version Reina Valera Spanish version
The Living Bible
New Jewish Translation, Tanach
New Century Version
Today’s English Version (Good News Bible)
Rainbow Children’s Bible

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Answer 4

that is not valid. King James is in easy terms a translation. some human beings have faith that that's how they talked in historical situations, "Thou, Thee, Thy" This replaced into purely seen acceptable English during the 1500s-1600s. Jesus in no way had the prospect to envision the scriptures from the King James translation. So why could this be seen the actual Bible?

Answer 5

I wouldn't call it obsolete. Some people still use the KJV, however, it is quite hard to understand with all the thees and thous and thus'. NIV (new international version) is much easier to understand as it is not in proper old english style but it reads like we talk now a days.

Answer 6

Very much so. While poetic, it's not a really good translation, and what most people fail to realize is that it is a dynamic translation not a accurate one. In other words, it was translated into the common language.

Edit:
The KJV added many words as well.

Answer 7

I don't think it's obsolete but there are definitely translations that are easier to understand. It's a good piece of literary history.

Answer 8

I like the king james bible because they really started butchering it I think somewhere over 600 words have been taken out and the new international version is even worse about editing.

Answer 9

KJV RIGHT ON TIME NEW MOON TO NEW MOON FOREVER John 12:47,48;

1000 Rev.20:1-6; The reign of Christ in kingdom of heavens.
0000 years unknown, but 6130 is accounted for.
_______Backward in time to Adam created in day six.
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2007 CE, bible available for world as published 1611 CE
0606 BCE Babylon world Empire #3 ended Judah kings
0391 years of Judah kings after King Solomon.
0036 years [ of 40 years ], for Solomon after temple begun.
0480 1Ki.6:1; after Moses death, Solomon yr. 4 & temple.
0040 years Deut.29:5; 34:7; covenant heirs in wilderness
0430 years Exo.7:7; 12:40.41; Gal.3:16-18; After Abraham.
0427 years after flood, Abraham & covenant. Matt.1:1-17;
~~~~ After flood year 222, Terah b. 205 d. Gen.11:32;
0600 years age of Noah in the flood year. Gen.7:6. 9:28,29;
1056 years, Noah son #10 in genealogy of Jesus is born.
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6073 years ago Adam created in day six.

Answer 10

Is Shakespeare obsolete?

Answer 11

Does it still have value? Of course. Many people still find plenty of value in it, myself included. So, no, it is not obsolete.