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1 | Why read the bible? What scriptures | Bible general Archive 4 | stjohn | 218277 | ||
Hi wbrady, There are no Scriptures whatsoever that refer to reading any particular translation of the Bible. The KJV is a wonderful and beautifully written version but there is no rule of Scripture that tells us which one to read. We here at SBF probably most often use the NASB. I also like to use the ESV study Bible, (that's the one I use at Church) the NASB and the ESV are my favorite versions, both good versions in my opinion. I also own a few KJV's, a few NKJV's, an NIV study Bible, and an NASB study Bible. I like em all for different reasons. John |
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2 | Why read the bible? What scriptures | Bible general Archive 4 | strts5 | 218278 | ||
I was thinking of buying a parallel NASB/Amplified. I know the Amplified may not be very accurate, but are there any major issues with it? In Him Mike |
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3 | Why read the bible? What scriptures | Bible general Archive 4 | BradK | 218279 | ||
Hello Mike, Here's the overview info from Lockman itself regarding the Amplified: "The first complete Bible produced by The Lockman Foundation was the Amplified Bible. The Amplified Bible is a translation that, by using synonyms and definitions, both explains and expands the meaning of words in the text by placing amplification in parentheses and brackets and after key words or phrases.This unique system of translation allows the reader to more completely grasp the meaning of the words as they were understood in the original languages. Through multiple expressions, fuller and more revealing appreciation is given to the divine message as the original text legitimately permits. The Amplified Bible is free of personal interpretation and is independent of denominational prejudice. It is a translation from the accepted Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek manuscripts into literary English. It is based on the American Standard Version of 1901, Rudolph Kittel’s Biblia Hebraica, the Greek text of Westcott and Hort, and the 23rd edition of the Nestle Greek New Testament as well as the best Hebrew and Greek lexicons available at the time. Cognate languages, the Dead Sea Scrolls, and other Greek works were also consulted. The Septuagint and other versions were compared for interpretation of textual differences. In completing the Amplified Bible, translators made a determined effort to keep, as far as possible, the familiar wording of the earlier versions, and especially the feeling of the ancient Book. Through amplification, the reader gains a better understanding of what the Hebrew and Greek listener instinctively understood (as a matter of course)" Personally, I wouldn't call the Amplified in any sense, inaccurate. It's only "shortfall"- if you will- is it can be a bit verbose- Other than that you should find it very helpful. It's similar to Wuest's Expanded NT. Speaking the Truth In Love, BradK |
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