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To: SeekAndFind

I like the poetic feel of the KJV, but the language is outdated, and can lead to misinterpretations. I have a large (some would say display) version given to me by my parents. It’s a New American interpretation, which seems accurate enough, if less poetic.


6 posted on 01/13/2020 7:40:10 AM PST by Telepathic Intruder
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To: Telepathic Intruder
In my opinion, NIV is a good translation for being easy to read w/o sacrificing on accuracy. However if you've read the Bible a few times and want more than the usual accuracy, then AMP is my favorite. However, there are a few places in the Old Testament where the KJV is more accurate than the AMP.

But this is only for if someone wants to be nit-picky about stuff that doesn't matter much. For instance, I haven't read a version that says Jesus isn't the Son of God or that Jesus died for some other reason besides our salvation. I'm talking about little stuff.

12 posted on 01/13/2020 7:46:01 AM PST by Tell It Right (1st Thessalonians 5:21 -- Put everything to the test, hold fast to that which is true.)
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To: Telepathic Intruder

I only use the KJV in English and the Reina-Valera Antigua in Spanish.

The KJV is the only Bible that is not confusing. Remember it only takes one generation to make a word archaic. By the way...I believe the KJV is the only english language bible that does not have a copyright.


78 posted on 01/13/2020 9:24:46 AM PST by I got the rope
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