Subject: is the NIV a good bible to read? |
Bible Note: Hi Tim, Again, I say, take a look at the book. The book "Theomatics" for the word "fishes" had a total of 1,224 which is 153 x 8. You had a different total because you used different letters. The Strong's Greek dictionary has the word "fish" as (ichthus). "Theomatics" has the word "fishes" as 153 X 8 (1,224) and the word is in Greek and is spelled I believe, (ichthues). Check that math and get back with me. l) The book deals a lot with statistics and probability and looks into your thought that any number can be assigned. 2) I have mentioned on this forum that the languages themselves because of the all capitals were able to hide the Deity of the Christ who was to come. Many times Scriptures talk of how God hides Himself. Some people even believe in progressive revelation. The authors, primary of which is Del Washburn, do not "twist the Bible to say whatever they want it to say." The book is worth taking a look at. I am not a mathmetician and feel the statistics and probability section is not so important, but the main body of the book and his main thesis is glorifying of God. And no, I don't recommend the NIV. |