Bible Question: What is the most accurate translation of the Bible in the English language that is not as hard to read as the KJV? |
Bible Answer: "Scripture in its most literal format" 'Since its completion in 1971, the New American Standard Bible has been widely acclaimed as “the most literally accurate translation” from the original languages . . . The updated NASB remains the most literally accurate Bible in the English language. (...) 'At NO point did the translators attempt to interpret Scripture through translation. Instead, the NASB translation team adhered to the principles of literal translation. This is the most exacting and demanding method of translation, requiring a word-for-word translation that is both accurate and readable. This method follows the word and sentence patterns of the original authors in order to enable the reader to study Scripture in its most literal format...' (http://www.gospelcom.net/lockman/nasb/). |