I like King James. I have seen more recent Bibles where I almost cannot recognize as anywhere the same verses.
2007-11-27 14:56:17 · 46 answers · asked by genghis1947 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I have the KJV as well as the NIV and enjoy both. When studying, I mostly use the NIV, but often refer to the KJV. I'd say they're both indispensable to me!
The King James, written in Old English, is awkward and often hard to comprehend (not unlike Shakespeare!). The NIV is clear and concise and when there's any doubt, I simply compare the two!
God bless!
2007-11-27 15:00:09 · answer #1 · answered by Devoted1 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Take out the deliberate mistranslations in KJV and use the current American language so someone can better understand the scripture and it would be pretty good. I prefer one I can understand better that has been translated from earlier versions of the Greek for the New Testament so it is more like the original. I especially hate the word Easter that was a deliberate mistranslation in the KJV. The transcribers knew it was not Easter because Easter had just been into existence a short time in 1600. It was deliberate and when I see one deliberate translated word, I am afraid of the whole thing.
I love the New Living Translation (Second Edition) but it does have some errors as well. We have to watch them all for mistakes and I find it is better to use several and compare them. I use about 20 on my computer program that I use to compare and use to study.
2007-11-27 15:08:11 · answer #2 · answered by mesquiteskeetr 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
King James!
2007-11-27 15:12:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree that the KJV is the most accurate version and that is the main one I use, however I have four versions of the Bible for use as cross-reference when I am not sure what the KJV is saying, or I want some more clarification. I really like the Messgae Bible, for that purpose, and the NIV. I have the Revised Standard but I care for that one the least - it does have the best pictures though. (Would you believe that I found that Bible in a dumpster? It's a nice table-top Bible with the red letters and gold pages and everything.) God bless!
2007-11-27 15:03:37 · answer #4 · answered by Angie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Overall I like the Latin Vulgate the best. For English, I like the RSV-CE
I know a lot of people will say King James, but I can't stand reading that Shakespeare language. Some people say it's the most authentic, or literal translation, but the most authentic translation are the original texts in Hebrew and Greek. Since most people do not have a strong background in these ancient languages, an English translation that is easy to understand is ideal. The RSV and NAB are both easy to understand.
2007-11-27 15:03:16 · answer #5 · answered by hamburglar 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
King James
2007-11-27 14:59:05 · answer #6 · answered by Little Red Hen 2.0 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
the King James Version is the promised purified version
so many people have died to preserve this bible and Jesus made the way then later the other versions exploited the KJV for profit or "clarity" when the fact is whatever version you read will only look like a historical account to you unless the Holy spirit reveals the mystery of Gods word unto to..
2007-11-27 15:02:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
King James version.
2007-11-27 14:59:16 · answer #8 · answered by Kathryn P 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I enjoy very much the New Jerusalem Bible (1985), a catholic but in no way sectarian tgranslation. As litterature, the English translation is beautiful: do you know that JRR Tolkien was a contributor (including a spectacular rendering of the book of Jonah ...). Impressive introductions and footnotes. Up to date scholarship....Claude.
2007-11-27 15:11:45 · answer #9 · answered by Quintus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Genghis,
I also prefer the King James Version because I am used to it and I do not like some of the others. I also use some of the others as reference material (online). Have a great week.
Thanks,
Eds
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2007-11-27 15:00:39 · answer #10 · answered by Eds 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋