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I’m curious, which translations do you guys think are the “correct” translations of the Bible, and which do you think are the “corrupt” versions of the Bible? Why do you think so? How does one determine that a translation is correct or corrupt?
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A correct translation? As close to the original language as possible
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Research the beliefs of the translators. This element always finds its way into the translation at least a little. Some more recent translations in the last ten or twenty years were done specifically to accommodate political correctness, such as the latest version of the NIV. Other versions, like the NASB, are more literal, with less input or interpretation from translators, but can be a more cumbersome read. I usually read a version with comfortable diction and syntax, such as the (New) New Living Translation, but will reference the NASB or the NKJV for deeper, study questions.
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Most accurate- word for word is new American standard
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Most all translations will give you the message you need, but I would say one of my favorite and very accurate is the NKJV. The problem I have with the NIV is some of the Hebrew Scriptures (OT) seem to carry some Marcion doctrine in the translation, and reads a lot smoother in the KJV and NKJV.
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There appears to be basically 2 choices. The King James bible and the rest. Examine the differences, what has been taken away, or added depending on which side you take and decide for yourself. Which makes the most sense, a Bible with the additions or the deletions. That’s what I did. It’s a big topic and is probably the most contentious one in Christianity, I have to think this and may be wrong. Not everybody has a Bible and the one, or part of one they have, might not be the best one. But do all the bibles contain the 10 Commandments and the Gospel? I.e, the way of Salvation and that Christ came in the Flesh and is our Sacrifice for Sins! If not, throw it away.
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RSV. We can’t deny the fact that all bible translations are all translated based on their beliefs. So, there’s no guarantee that it is correct— translation depends on the translators
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There is no exact translation. That is why modern apostles are necessary. And we do have them.
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PLEASE seek the Lord on this, and leave it in His hands-on if you trust Him He will guide you
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I personally prefer the NIV **braces for backlash**
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I would say the only translation to totally avoid is the New World translation. It is a JW ‘translation’ specifically designed to prop up JW beliefs. Dishonest games are played with the language.
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I am not a fan of The Message Bible.
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There will come a time will you will tremble
“Then Sarah denied, saying, I laughed not; for she was afraid. And he said, Nay; but thou didst laugh.”
Genesis 18:15 KJV https://www.bible.com/bible/1/gen.18.15.kjv -
Read up on 2 types of manuscripts – you will find out why I won’t touch new versions.
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I will send you a message on messenger about this
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Parallel kjv nlt – nlt for a very straightforward meaning, kjv for a solid translation. If you are new to the Bible, start with an easier read, such as nlt; later on, go for a parallel kjv nkjv nlt niv or esv
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Wow. This is a loaded question with so many possibilities that I can’t even begin to think of a response. JMHO.
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KJV of the Bible for solid transliteration and translation.
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Ray Comforts Evidence Bible is now available again. Good links to Creation and History.
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Go back to the original
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On what basis do people prize the KJV? A perfect translation (if ever such a thing exists) creates the same thought in today’s (English speaking?) reader as it did in the original language: how can this be achieved through the KJV’s archaic English? Most readers (me included) know insufficient about Bible translations to make a well informed judgment; therefore we can only – and should – rely on the advice of genuinely expert theologians . For starters most translations (and some “translations” are not translations at all) set out to achieve particular goals; they are not simply aiming to be “better” than the last one.
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Leslie if you want the opinion of a translator about translation (which most people don’t, that’d be like asking a plumber for his opinion on which tap fitting is best) the main problem for Bible comprehension is not the translators but the readers. You can see online that most modern Bible versions are pretty much the same in any given verse where comprehension or “correctness” might be an issue, and yet the variance in understanding of any passage among readers is much wider than any variance among translations.
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Having said that the best answer would be “three”
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Use KJV, NKJV, and NASB. Yes, some versions are corrupt and leave out and take out verses, wording, and/or books. You will need to read some good Christian books on this. Can’t explain in a paragraph or two.
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The King James Version is in a language, albeit English, that no one speaks anymore. I wouldn’t use that
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The King James has its inaccuracies, but I can’t find any better among the major translations. As for the language you can use the NKJV. It’s the modern English version of the same translation.
Some of the other modern translations aren’t translations, but paraphrases. That’s not good. -
“Correct”?
Literal version.
Dynamic equivalent versions.
Paraphrase versions.They each have their purpose and varied issues (though not serious doctrinal errors).
Each is translated from Greek/Aramaic copies of the Earliest codecs (New Testament) or Hebrew for Old Testiment (yes I know about the Septuagint).
Some are more readable and some more accurate in the literal words but less accurate on what those words meant at the time of writing and miss cultural elements.
The KJV has been updated and is very accurate but the old English is hard to navigate.
I prefer the NIV. However, there are many good and accurate versions. It’s the specific definition of some words which differ so using more than one version is good. If you use other source like Greek grammar helps you note these differences and make an educated choice on which version is more accurate.
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I found a video a while back and want to see what you guys think. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ns-SWo0d77k&t=364s
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A good investment for believers is a strings concordance. Once you learn how to use it you can check original meanings. Personally I like the King James. Even it has the influence in many cases of the interpreters opinion.
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Paraphrases are generally going to be misleading. Such as the NLT and stuff, a word for word TRANSLATION is typically best
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Unrevised King James Bible is the perfectly preserved Word of God
All other translations have removed and altered Gods Word that they can make money
Satan inspiried versions are where Gods Word has been mucked with
Removed the 3 verses about Godhead
Diety of Christ
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Correct version is which changes you to Christ-like character
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It is based on your preference. The Bible is originally written in Hebrew (OT), Aramaic and Greek (NT). You need to be knowledgeable on the translation you choose. For example KJV is a translation of a translation, the KJV is translated from the Latin Vulgate which was translated from the original text. That doesn’t make it better or worse than any other translation. You NEED to get the proper context of the scriptures. Get you a couple or few Bible’s you are comfortable with, a concordance, some commentaries and a shepherd that will feed you with knowledge and understanding.
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Go Esv
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