Bible Question:
With so many good translations of Scripture I am amazed that there continues to be more translations made. In comparing the NASB and the ESV what is the real difference that makes one better than the other? I have both and wonder what the main difference is? Justme |
Bible Answer: Hi Justme, Just my opinion here of course, but I'm asked to do Scripture readings -among other duties- on Sunday when we meat, and I often will chose one or the other just because I like the way one reads in certain passages better then the other one does. (sometimes I'll use the New KJV) But I think the NASB and the ESV are both very good translations. I think that the ESV most often just sounds better though, it seem to be more poetic, sorta like the KJV witch I think is the most beautifully written of them all. But the NASB of course is the most accurate as far as word for ward translation from the original language. When I'm preparing a lesson I will often read form several Bible translations, just to get a real good feel for the subject I'm studying. I'd have to say though, (Thanks to my pastor for purchasing it for me, and my apologies to Lockman) that the ESV study Bible -at this time- is my favorite, with the NASB not far behind. My 2 cents. :-) John |
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