Which version of the bible?
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Christians only. Ok, I'll open it to anyone. What version of the bible does your faith use? Which one do you generally read if you're not a Christian? I'm purposely posting this anonymously because I'm interested in what most people use and not in any of the BS which is sure to follow. Any version can be trusted only so far as it was translated from the original texts correctly. For me: King James Version, I consider it less of man's interpretation than the others. Post what version you use and a short blurb about why you like it better than the others.
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Christians only. Ok, I'll open it to anyone. What version of the bible does your faith use? Which one do you generally read if you're not a Christian? I'm purposely posting this anonymously because I'm interested in what most people use and not in any of the BS which is sure to follow. Any version can be trusted only so far as it was translated from the original texts correctly. For me: King James Version, I consider it less of man's interpretation than the others. Post what version you use and a short blurb about why you like it better than the others.
I like the New American Standard because I think that it is the most literal translation. I have other translations as well, NIV, Holman CSB, KJV, and NLT.
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I'm purposely posting this anonymously because I'm interested in what most people use and not in any of the BS which is sure to follow.
I am not sure how remaining anonymous will achieve that goal.
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King James Version, I consider it less of man's interpretation than the others.
The KJV is a good translation, but the language is archaic and hard to read. Gary Kirkham Forever Forgiven and Alive in the Spirit He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose. - Jim Elliot Me blog, You read
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C# and the .NET Platform - Troelsen I like this version because it is full of useful information. ;P
C# is a false religion. C is the only true religion, and K&R wrote the book[^]. Cleek | Image Toolkits | Thumbnail maker
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C# is a false religion. C is the only true religion, and K&R wrote the book[^]. Cleek | Image Toolkits | Thumbnail maker
C was derived from B+ Only assembly is pure truth. everything else is subject to optimization. Absolute faith corrupts as absolutely as absolute power Eric Hoffer All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing. Edmund Burke
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Christians only. Ok, I'll open it to anyone. What version of the bible does your faith use? Which one do you generally read if you're not a Christian? I'm purposely posting this anonymously because I'm interested in what most people use and not in any of the BS which is sure to follow. Any version can be trusted only so far as it was translated from the original texts correctly. For me: King James Version, I consider it less of man's interpretation than the others. Post what version you use and a short blurb about why you like it better than the others.
NASB mainly. NIV at church/small group. Here that ESV is great, but do not have one yet. Was KJVO for 20 years. thank you for saying: "Any version can be trusted only so far as it was translated from the original texts correctly." There are plenty who think KJV = inspired. Silly really, but they are often militant about it. IMHO, underlying text is better, readability, and use of today's english make most good modern versions better, but to each his own. -Cheers ***************** "We need to apply 21st-century information technology to the health care field. We need to have our medical records put on the I.T." —GW
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C was derived from B+ Only assembly is pure truth. everything else is subject to optimization. Absolute faith corrupts as absolutely as absolute power Eric Hoffer All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing. Edmund Burke
assembly is an abstraction on top of the opcodes of the target processor. C can run on any processor, and isn't subject to the whims of fallable CPU designers. all hail C (which fixed B) Cleek | Image Toolkits | Thumbnail maker
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I like the New American Standard because I think that it is the most literal translation. I have other translations as well, NIV, Holman CSB, KJV, and NLT.
Anonymous wrote:
I'm purposely posting this anonymously because I'm interested in what most people use and not in any of the BS which is sure to follow.
I am not sure how remaining anonymous will achieve that goal.
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King James Version, I consider it less of man's interpretation than the others.
The KJV is a good translation, but the language is archaic and hard to read. Gary Kirkham Forever Forgiven and Alive in the Spirit He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose. - Jim Elliot Me blog, You read
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Christians only. Ok, I'll open it to anyone. What version of the bible does your faith use? Which one do you generally read if you're not a Christian? I'm purposely posting this anonymously because I'm interested in what most people use and not in any of the BS which is sure to follow. Any version can be trusted only so far as it was translated from the original texts correctly. For me: King James Version, I consider it less of man's interpretation than the others. Post what version you use and a short blurb about why you like it better than the others.
I prefer the NiRV - a more recent translation than the commonly found NiV, from the same people. For an interpretation, it's hard to beat the Message. Whichever I read, I try to look behind the words...which includes looking at other translations, interpretations etc. God gave us a brain for a reason! Anna :rose: Riverblade Ltd - Software Consultancy Services Anna's Place | Tears and Laughter "Be yourself - not what others think you should be" - Marcia Graesch "Anna's just a sexy-looking lesbian tart" - A friend, trying to wind me up. It didn't work.
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C# is a false religion. C is the only true religion, and K&R wrote the book[^]. Cleek | Image Toolkits | Thumbnail maker
Chris Losinger wrote:
C# is a false religion.
You just started JIT-had. Never forget: "Stay kul and happy" (I.A.)
David's thoughts / dnhsoftware.org / MyHTMLTidy -
Chris Losinger wrote:
C# is a false religion.
You just started JIT-had. Never forget: "Stay kul and happy" (I.A.)
David's thoughts / dnhsoftware.org / MyHTMLTidy:laugh: Nice one. regards, Paul Watson South Africa Colib and ilikecameras. K(arl) wrote: oh, and BTW, CHRISTIAN ISN'T A PARADOX, HE IS A TASMANIAN!
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I like the ones printed on really thin paper. It is great for rolling joints. Nunc est bibendum
Especially when they use a realy good ink. regards, Paul Watson South Africa Colib and ilikecameras. K(arl) wrote: oh, and BTW, CHRISTIAN ISN'T A PARADOX, HE IS A TASMANIAN!
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Christians only. Ok, I'll open it to anyone. What version of the bible does your faith use? Which one do you generally read if you're not a Christian? I'm purposely posting this anonymously because I'm interested in what most people use and not in any of the BS which is sure to follow. Any version can be trusted only so far as it was translated from the original texts correctly. For me: King James Version, I consider it less of man's interpretation than the others. Post what version you use and a short blurb about why you like it better than the others.
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What version of the bible does your faith use?
Being a Christian does not mean you are limited to only one translation. What translation is used is up to the individual. I personally have ownwed and used KJV and NIV.
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I'm purposely posting this anonymously because I'm interested in what most people use and not in any of the BS which is sure to follow.
I'm curious what difference it makes whether you post anonymously or not. If something you posted warrants a reply, you'll get it, anonymous or not.
"Take only what you need and leave the land as you found it." - Native American Proverb
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I prefer the NiRV - a more recent translation than the commonly found NiV, from the same people. For an interpretation, it's hard to beat the Message. Whichever I read, I try to look behind the words...which includes looking at other translations, interpretations etc. God gave us a brain for a reason! Anna :rose: Riverblade Ltd - Software Consultancy Services Anna's Place | Tears and Laughter "Be yourself - not what others think you should be" - Marcia Graesch "Anna's just a sexy-looking lesbian tart" - A friend, trying to wind me up. It didn't work.
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Christians only. Ok, I'll open it to anyone. What version of the bible does your faith use? Which one do you generally read if you're not a Christian? I'm purposely posting this anonymously because I'm interested in what most people use and not in any of the BS which is sure to follow. Any version can be trusted only so far as it was translated from the original texts correctly. For me: King James Version, I consider it less of man's interpretation than the others. Post what version you use and a short blurb about why you like it better than the others.
I personally use many different translations because some wording gives me more meaning to the verse. Why should there be one translation? The Greek and Hebrew bibles have multitudes of words that can be translated differently based on tone and reflection of the word. One translation (eg the NIV) might use one word that adds more depth to the verse to me than a KJV would. Brett A. Whittington Application Developer
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Anna-Jayne Metcalfe wrote:
I prefer the NiRV - a more recent translation than the commonly found NiV...
Isn't that the "NIV for kids" translation? Odd that an adult would opt for something targeted at a 3rd grade reading level.
No, but they do a version for children as well. Clue: if you bought the copy with lots of colourful pictures and short sentances you bought the kids version... ;P Anna :rose: Riverblade Ltd - Software Consultancy Services Anna's Place | Tears and Laughter "Be yourself - not what others think you should be" - Marcia Graesch "Anna's just a sexy-looking lesbian tart" - A friend, trying to wind me up. It didn't work.
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I like the ones printed on really thin paper. It is great for rolling joints. Nunc est bibendum
I like thick but soft paper: good for arse-wiping.
Those who seek perfection will only find imperfection
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Christians only. Ok, I'll open it to anyone. What version of the bible does your faith use? Which one do you generally read if you're not a Christian? I'm purposely posting this anonymously because I'm interested in what most people use and not in any of the BS which is sure to follow. Any version can be trusted only so far as it was translated from the original texts correctly. For me: King James Version, I consider it less of man's interpretation than the others. Post what version you use and a short blurb about why you like it better than the others.
NIV publishes a range. Some of the nicer ones are very good because they have tons of annotations that elaborate on the historical, geographical and lexical background of various passages and they also have maps that show the geographical regions as they existed during the time that is relevant to the text at hand. But they tend to be printed on pretty good stock. I suggest a phone book if you are out of rolling papers or need a good wipe.
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Christians only. Ok, I'll open it to anyone. What version of the bible does your faith use? Which one do you generally read if you're not a Christian? I'm purposely posting this anonymously because I'm interested in what most people use and not in any of the BS which is sure to follow. Any version can be trusted only so far as it was translated from the original texts correctly. For me: King James Version, I consider it less of man's interpretation than the others. Post what version you use and a short blurb about why you like it better than the others.
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Which one do you generally read if you're not a Christian?
As I am not a Christian, the Bible is not a source of religious understanding for me. Therefore I don't read it constantly. Though to appreciate the difference between the current Christian understanding and Islamic understanding on particular things (Jesus, Bible etc), I do read it from time to time. I dont stick to a particular version, and if I am told a specific part is better translated/explained in another one Ill check it out.
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I'm purposely posting this anonymously because I'm interested in what most people use and not in any of the BS which is sure to follow.
Some of the responses are just pathetic. Quran Translation Intro Discover
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I personally use many different translations because some wording gives me more meaning to the verse. Why should there be one translation? The Greek and Hebrew bibles have multitudes of words that can be translated differently based on tone and reflection of the word. One translation (eg the NIV) might use one word that adds more depth to the verse to me than a KJV would. Brett A. Whittington Application Developer
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No, but they do a version for children as well. Clue: if you bought the copy with lots of colourful pictures and short sentances you bought the kids version... ;P Anna :rose: Riverblade Ltd - Software Consultancy Services Anna's Place | Tears and Laughter "Be yourself - not what others think you should be" - Marcia Graesch "Anna's just a sexy-looking lesbian tart" - A friend, trying to wind me up. It didn't work.
I think that he might be right, here is the IBS[^] website. :) The New International Reader's Version (NIrV®, 1996) is a new Bible version developed to enable early readers to understand God's message. Begun in 1992 and co-sponsored by the International Bible Society and Zondervan Publishing House, the New International Reader's Version is a simplification of the New International Version (NIV®), today's most popular translation of the Bible. The NIrV® was designed to make the Bible clear and understandable to early readers, and can be read by a typical fourth grader. For this reason, it is also of value to the millions for whom English is a second language. It intends to be distinguished by five fundamental characteristics—readability, understandability, compatibility with the NIV®, reliability and trustworthiness. It serves as a natural stepping-stone to the NIV® when the time is right. Gary Kirkham Forever Forgiven and Alive in the Spirit He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose. - Jim Elliot Me blog, You read