How all the different Versions of the Bible all be the word of God? The NIV and Jehovas Witness Bible and Catholic Bible says in Luke 2:33 that joseph is Jesus Father, when in Fact Jesus was born of the Holy Spirit.
Another one, in the wrong transcripts (NIV, other Bibles) in Isaiah 14:12, it says Lucifer is the morning star, yet in Revelations it says Jesus is the "Morning star".
The King James Bible has the proper scripture, and this is from the only Manuscript that is the word of God. The proof is in the words.
how can Christians SEE this evidence, yet just brush it under the table?
I mean David did not even Kill Galiath in Samual in the NIV. Are people Blind?
2007-10-08 10:15:51 · 8 answers · asked by Brian Z 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The more one rewords and reworks the scriptures, the further it becomes from the original intent and meaning. Just the translations from hebrew, greek, roman, english, etc gives one multiple choices of words that all have slightly different meanings in the different languages. [For instance, Isaac means laughter, and I was always taught in sunday school that this was because of the joy his mother felt; but in the Hebrew, it translates more closely to snicker or a derisive laughter]. I personally, prefer the archaic english of the King James version - it seems to set a tone of reverence that I don't necessarily find in other versions.
2007-10-08 10:31:21 · answer #1 · answered by strplng warrior mom 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The Holy Spirit who we talk to recommended that we use the King James Version (KJV) because He said that it is nearer the truth. Most, if not all, of the other translations were translated from the KJV. Hence, some things may have been lost or mistranslated.
I have uploaded a Web Page recently on how some of the versions translated the Holy Spirit that Jesus promised that He would send, as stated in John 14:16-17, 26; 15:26; 16:7, 13. Here are the names of the Holy Spirit given: Comforter, Spirit of truth, Helper, Spirit, Holy Ghost, Counselor, and Advocate. The New World Translation of the Jehovah’s Witnesses did not even capitalize their translation. Hence, the Holy Spirit was translated as helper, spirit of the truth, and holy spirit.
Who then do you think we should follow—the teachings of men or the teachings of the Holy Spirit? Repeatedly, in Revelation chapters 2 and 3, it states: “He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.”
2007-10-14 01:08:59 · answer #2 · answered by Peace Crusader 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Brian, Brian, Brian...
The "morning star" in Is 14:12 is a reference to the king of Babylon. The Apocalypse of John is full of symbolism and this is a great example of that, the useage of the morning star here is used to represent victory over death.
Since Joseph assumed the role of Jesus' father to raise him and give him visible legitimacy, he is refered to as his father in Lk 2:33.
I' agree that the NIV is too unfaithful for serious study, but drawing a parallel between any christian bible and the NWT is a huge stretch. You should be ashamed of yourself for even suggesting it.
If you want accuracy, however, the KJV is not the way to go. The RSV, I've read, is by far the best translation for critical study. From what I've seen, I humbly agree. You do know about the political motivations behind the KJVs' creation, don't you?
2007-10-08 17:47:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't be silly. The NIV is merely a modern English translation of the King James manuscripts. I have been using the NIV for my bible studies for ten years....and it has served me well.
2007-10-08 17:24:25 · answer #4 · answered by Esther 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jehovas Witnesses are a cult. dont add them to christans. first, Joseph was Jesus's earthly father. not his biological, but the leader of the house that Jesus grew up in.
second, i dont know about this one. where does it say jesus is the morning star? and third, the NIV does say david killed him. i just read it in my NIV bible like 5 seconds ago.
2007-10-08 17:26:12 · answer #5 · answered by aj 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's why it's extremely important to get a properly translated Bible unless you have the ability to translate from the original Greek, Latin and Hebrew yourself. Some things are lost, corrupted or mis-translated from one translation to another if people are not careful about the words they use or the meaning of the words. Jesus himself warned not to change the wording by one "jot or tittle" which is as tiny as punctuation marks. To be totally accurate, one should have a copy of the original Bible wording in the original text's language to refer to, to clarify any errors or mistranslations and meanings.
2007-10-08 17:33:39 · answer #6 · answered by paul h 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best Bible versions are the King James version and the New King James version
2007-10-08 17:28:50 · answer #7 · answered by Mark B 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Christians are quick to cite Revelations when it serves their purpose.
"Thou shalt not add to or take from this book."
But it's okay for them to modify, translate, remove, whatever they want as long as it serves their purpose.
And again, When a Mormon stands up and says "Here I have this Book of Mormon"
The very Christians who have modified, translated removed and paraphrased the Bible quote yet again "Thou Shalt Not Add To Or Take From This Book"
So Tell Me... Who is the Hypocrite?
2007-10-08 18:32:02 · answer #8 · answered by ASE Master 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋