Bible Question: Where can I find a New American Standard Bible that was printed before the update. (I liked the Thee's and Thou's) |
Bible Answer: The Thompson Chain-Reference by Kirkbride, as John has said is available in '77 NASB. AMG Publishers' Key Word study bible is also available in '77 NASB. I am not familiar with the Key Word bible but I have a Thompson's in NKJV and if I only had one bible, that would be it! The only NASB study bible I have is a 77 Ryrie. I like it and have saw no reason to upgrade to the 95 version. The Thee's and Thou's in the 77NASB are there to show reverence to the Lord when scripture addresses Deity. This is commendable, but the original purpose in Renaissance English (KJV) was to differentiate between 2nd person singular (thee/thou/thy) and second person plural (ye/you/your). Sometimes this can shed light on scripture that we would not otherwise know unless we were a Greek/Hebrew scholar. Example: Luke 22:31-32 And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you (all the disciples, not just Peter alone), that he may sift you (the disciples) as wheat: But I have prayed for thee (Peter in particular), that thy faith (Peter's faith) fail not: and when thou (Peter) art converted, strengthen thy brethren (Peter's brethren). See what I mean! Hey, I know this is more than you asked for, but it's all free here at www.studybibleforum.com! WELCOME ABOARD! retxar |