good bibles?

Question

I am trying to get a new bible. I would like one in more contemporary wording, the one I have now is like ancient text and I cannot understand most of what it says. I am young so I dont want an old looking one or a huge one that ways 900 pounds. If possible i would love when the book is closed for the pages to be silver. Help me find one I will love and you win!

Answer 1

http://www.bricktestament.com

Answer 2

I have done my own research on this myself, I stayed with the Old Authorized King James Version. What I found was that King James recruited the best scholars of his time to translate the Bible, it took them ten years. Most other translations are from a different text than what the KJV theologians used. I found that disturbing, what else I discovered was that one the reasons there are now so many versions is that most homes had a KJV Bible so in order to get people to buy more Bibles publishing companys had to come up with different versions. Its all a money racket. By using different manuscripts and more modern language to translate they sold more Bibles and made more money. I use the Old Scofield Study Bible in the KJV. Its not flashy but I guarantee you Jesus Christ will speak to you thru it. Compare the KJV to other translations. You will be suprised how many verses are left out of other versions of the Bible, it will scare you.

Answer 3

You don't chose a Bible by how much it weights. You don't need one with a lot of notes by the publisher. You need a Bible that has stood the test of time. One that don't have a copy wright, one with the average words having five letters. You need a King James Bible that published in 1611 and the spelling was edited in 1769. You may say I don't understand old English. If you can read at a 5th grade level the you can read a King James Bible.

Answer 4

Thompson Chain-Reference Bible
This may not be what you call "contemporary wording" but this is one of the best (if not the best) Bible you can get and it has been around for some time. I would also Get the KJV Version of it. If your do you homework on how all the versions of The Bible came to be you will find that the KJV is the one to use.

http://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/cms_content?page=30621&sp=59339&p=1008728

Answer 5

The New World Translation of The Holy Scriptures. That is the one used by Jehovahs Witnesses, and it's easy to understand - none of this 'thou shalt' rubbish lol. They will even help you to study it so that you can understand what the bible is about and get the truth from it rather than what is often taught.

Answer 6

The New King James Study Bible is really good. The translation is easy to understand. I love my Bible.

Answer 7

theres a bible shop round my endz in east london, so i suggest going to a bible shop with a range of bibles. a good bible will cost ya bout £40, esp ones with silver pages.

i seen the New Century version and the Good News version and they are really easy to read.

Answer 8

Either the Message or the Duct Tape bible provide more common wording but to the same point!

Answer 9

You might like the New Century Version or the Message.

I personally like the New King James........

However, to find the exact type - go to cbd.com - search Bibles
Christian book distributors and you'll find the silver pages.........

CBD has great sales...........

Answer 10

I have the version called the Everyday Bible, which I bought through the magazine Guideposts. You might be able to find one either on eBay or through the Guideposts website. It reads like a story from beginning to end, which is what I need.

Answer 11

Try checking out your local Christian book store, sweet girl. They can help you choose the perfect Bible for your needs!

God bless you!