Bible Question: What is this "ESV" I have been seeing posted here?A new version of the Bible? It seems to me that there is way too much "knee jerking" reaction to this "new" version of the NIV..No need to "ban" your old NIV from the recesses of your mind as it still is an excellent version for all seasons and reasons, as is the NASB (updated edition),the New King James Version and the New Living Translation, and of course, the Amplified Bible. Enquiring minds would like to know, however, what is "ESV" all about?? Thanks.... |
Bible Answer: Hello, The ESV is a translation that is to be "essentually literal". From what I have seen thus far, it is to rival the NASB in literal accuracy. I have looked into it in the NT, and am pleased to find it very accurate. I haven't done much studies into the OT of the ESV yet, so I can't give an opinion one way or another. However, it is promising. As for the NIV, I use the NIV occasionally. I just stay away from the gender neutral versions. As for the New Living Translation, I hate to say this about any translation of the Bible, but throw it away. It is horrably inaccurate and misleading in many crucial passages. Making a translation that is readable is one thing. To totally mistranslate a passage and say something that isn't there is something else. The New Living Translation does the latter on many occasions. I can even provide a listing of NLT passages if neccessary. Jesusman |