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NASB | Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God (Elohim) created [by forming from nothing] the heavens and the earth. [Heb 11:3] |
Subject: How far would you go in a translation? |
Bible Note: Greetings, Tim! One of the chief questions that I would like for IBS or Zondervan to answer is: Is the NIV really flawed to the point that a revision of it is entirely necessary? Has the English language REALLY changed that much in 24 years? Also, I would like to ask: Since it is so necessary to correct these changes in translation, then why are you continuing to publish the "flawed" NIV alongside of the TNIV?? These questions, and many more of mine, are still awaiting a proper response from the Zondervan/IBS publishers. And until I get a satisfactory response from them concerning these questions, I will continue to boycott the NIV. But I respect your choice of continuing with the NIV, since I do believe that the original NIV (1984) was translated with integrity, even though I have lost all faith and trust in the publishers behind the introduction of this new 'revision.' Blessings to you, Makarios |