Bible Question: I want to buy a new Bible. I am very conflicted whether I should go with the ESV or the NASB. I want the most accurate translation available from the original languages. I have been using the Old King James for many years and find unacceptable the mis-translation in Isaiah 14:12 and references to the Passover as "Easter." Please help.... |
Bible Answer: SAnsel: Welcome to the Study Bible Forum. After reading your question and the other answser by humbledbyhisgrace, I thought I would give a little added information. What Translation of the Bible is used in your Church? I find it is awkward to have a different translation than the Pastor is preaching from. Personally I have a number of translations, and after some serious looks into how the translations compare with the Hebrew and Greek with the tools I have I have some thoughts. I use the NIV STUDY BIBLE and the NASB LIFE APPLICATION BIBLE, the most of all. I do have these versions in just the translations with no study helps as well. The NIV and the NASB compliment easch other is spots that I need a better understanding. I do have the ESV and to be real honest I have just not been able to feel as close to the ESV as I do the NIV and NASB. That is not to say the ESV is not a good translation, I just have used the other two for a much longer time and really do not want to make much of a change now at this stage in life. Why not go to a Seminary book store and get some tools that you can use to help you even if you do not actually read the orignal languages there are very good help tools so you can see the words for your self. You can get the ESV, NIV, and NASB in paper back all for less than perhaps 40 or so dollars. Hope this helps. Stay in the word. Oh The old KJV is not a bad translation, but some words have changed meaning, so be kind to th eKJV it's been here for a proven length of time and loved by many. I myself am not a KJV fan at all, but still see it as a reliable Bible. justme |