Questions About My Bible

Olemram · Mar 17, 2018

Hi there, I recently bought myself a new KJV bible and I have a few questions about it that I couldn't find anywhere on the internet when trying to search for answers.

First of all, could someone tell me what the following image means? I'd like to think it symbollically represents Jesus' crown of thorns, though I feel I could be wrong. A part of me fears that it might be a pagan symbol or something (which I hope is not the case). Here it is:

Secondly, I notice that all the names of people and places in this bible have syllable dashes or something which I find somewhat annoying and cumbersome to read, for example: Je-sus, Da-vid, Is-ra-el, A-dam, E-den, Ish-ma-el, so on and so forth. It's repeated continuously throughout it. This may be a dumb question, but what do you call that? I've found no information regarding other bibles printed in this manner, although I assume it's to help with pronunciation.

Thanks for your help!

redleghunter · Mar 17, 2018

Olemram said:
Hi there, I recently bought myself a new KJV bible and I have a few questions about it that I couldn't find anywhere on the internet when trying to search for answers.

First of all, could someone tell me what the following image means? I'd like to think it symbollically represents Jesus' crown of thorns, though I feel I could be wrong. A part of me fears that it might be a pagan symbol or something (which I hope is not the case). Here it is:

Secondly, I notice that all the names of people and places in this bible have syllable dashes or something which I find somewhat annoying and cumbersome to read, for example: Je-sus, Da-vid, Is-ra-el, A-dam, E-den, Ish-ma-el, so on and so forth. It's repeated continuously throughout it. This may be a dumb question, but what do you call that? I've found no information regarding other bibles printed in this manner, although I assume it's to help with pronunciation.

Thanks for your help!

Is that image in your Bible? Who is the publisher of the Bible and where did you get it? Thanks.

Olemram · Mar 17, 2018

redleghunter said:
Is that image in your Bible? Who is the publisher of the Bible and where did you get it? Thanks.

Yes, it's on the cover. Holman is the publisher, I got it at a local Christian bookstore.

redleghunter · Mar 17, 2018

Olemram said:
Yes, it's on the cover. Holman is the publisher, I got it at a local Christian bookstore.

Holman should be tip top on the respected publishing scale. TBH I tried looking up the symbol and could not find the meaning.

TuxAme · Mar 17, 2018

That's a very good question. Who puts an image like that on a Bible and says nothing about it?

As for the dashes, I think those are just meant to help you pronounce the names- but it could be that it's instead marking out the syllables for whatever reason.

now faith · Mar 17, 2018

I don't like it, I would bet it has some symbolism attached to it.

The New King James has a Celtic knot on the cover.
Some say it is a trinity knot some say it is Pagan.
It may add some copy write to their version along with the syllables.

TuxAme · Mar 17, 2018

Twelve points on the inside and outside and six in the middle: what kind of symbolism could we have there?

now faith · Mar 17, 2018

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There are many symbols out There, but for Christians there is one.
Even the cross has been the subject of debate.

redleghunter · Mar 17, 2018

now faith said:
I don't like it, I would bet it has some symbolism attached to it.

The New King James has a Celtic knot on the cover.
Some say it is a trinity knot some say it is Pagan.
It may add some copy write to their version along with the syllables.

That's a good point. Maybe the copyright page shows the symbol as well.

now faith · Mar 17, 2018

It has to represent somthing, a Masonic hexagram perhaps.
There was a nonagram with a jewel in the center that wsss close.

Olemram · Mar 18, 2018

TuxAme said:
Twelve points on the inside and outside and six in the middle: what kind of symbolism could we have there?

Something Satanic, I fear. That was my first guess. It was the only bible I could find that didn't have super-thin pages that bleed through to the other side which strains my eyes. This symbol makes me feel somewhat violated... :help:

Olemram · Mar 18, 2018

Can someone give me some advice? Should I keep this bible or get rid of it and find another one? Other than the syllables and cover it's a regular KJV bible.

Dave-W · Mar 18, 2018

There are many symbols out There, but for Christians there is one.

Two actually. The cross and the fish.

There is also a third, but it was of the ancient Messianic Jewish community, and was a combo of the fish, Star of David and the Menorah.

Dave-W · Mar 18, 2018

So write or call Holman and ask them.

mark kennedy · Mar 18, 2018

Olemram said:
Here it is:

The image is sacred geometry, probably related to the Kabbala, it resembles the tree of life. If your having trouble getting the meaning of it it's probably because you haven't been initiated into some mystical order, and therefore your not enlightened. I like the art of mystics but for me it's like meat sacrificed to idols, I can enjoy it as long as I don't ask a lot of questions about what it all means.

Grace and peace,
Mark

mark kennedy · Mar 18, 2018

Olemram said:
Can someone give me some advice? Should I keep this bible or get rid of it and find another one? Other than the syllables and cover it's a regular KJV bible.

Look it's just some art, don't make a big deal out of it. Someone liked it and thought it gave the cover some dignity, it's common for this kind of art to be shared between faiths.

Heavenhome · Mar 18, 2018

If it makes you uncomfortable cover it if you can. I also don't know why any Bible needs anything on the cover in the way of symbols and if the publishers insist on putting symbols on, then they should explain what they are.I myself would not like it either.

now faith · Mar 19, 2018

Olemram said:
Can someone give me some advice? Should I keep this bible or get rid of it and find another one? Other than the syllables and cover it's a regular KJV bible.

Well the syllables must be a distraction, and the symbol is out of sorts.
I would exchange it for another one.
You want to be comfortable with the Bible you study from, it's like anything else that is not a good fit for you.
If by chance you do find out what the symbol is give us a update.

Heavenhome · Mar 19, 2018

Now faith,
You are right, I had suggested it could be covered, but hang on why should you have to do that? I agree that you should return it and also tell them why.
Olamram
As I said there should not be any of these sort of symbols on the Bible. I use a King James Bible and all it has on it is "Holy Bible" it is from Cambridge Press who are one of the oldest publishers of the Bible. Also the Trinitarian Bible Society have their Bibles at really good prices and are worldwide.
I think you are wise to be discerning as you have been. (or should I say wise to heed the Holy Spirit leading you). Do keep us up to date.
God Bless You

faroukfarouk · Mar 19, 2018

Heavenhome said:
If it makes you uncomfortable cover it if you can. I also don't know why any Bible needs anything on the cover in the way of symbols and if the publishers insist on putting symbols on, then they should explain what they are.I myself would not like it either.

I myself do appreciate the KJV, anyway.

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