Hi everyone. I'm looking into the Amplified translation but really can't find much about it on the internet. I was wondering if anyone here has any experience/opinions about the Amplified. Anything you can tell me would be great, thanks!
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I don't use it because I don't think it's good. My dad has one and I've looked in it.
It expands the text to give a more fuller meaning of the sentences, so it functions like a mini-commentary
It expands the text to give a more fuller meaning of the sentences, so it functions like a mini-commentary
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It is an attempt at trying to give expanded meanings of words. You'd do better by getting a study bible, such as the NIV Study Bible, the ESV Study Bible, etc. These study Bibles come accompanied by mini commentaries at the foot of the page. Better still, buy a good translation such as the ESV (formal equivalence method of translation) or the NIV (dynamic equivalence method of translation) and a one volume commentary.
I would not recommend the Amplified Bible as it is trying to do the work of a mini-mini commentary and it fails - IMO.
Here is some more documented information on the 'Execution of a child and adulterers in Calvin's Geneva'.
Have you read the discussion on the AMP Bible on Christian Forums at: http://www.christianforums.com/t1167302/?
These are critiques of the Amplified Bible:
http://www.jimpettis.com/bibles/amp.htm
'A review of the Amplified Bible'
I don't know how accurate this statement is:
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Look in my Logos-profile: Unix - Logos Bible Software Forums
... there's links to commentary-discussions.
Also look at my CF signature, (access it from my profile if You have set the signatures to not show up), there is a link to a discussion about commentaries!
I use the Hermeneia -commentaries the most. The set has been on a sale a few times at Logos.com but it'll probably be a couple of years until it's for sale the next time.
Believer's Church Bible Commentary is also good and less expensive. It's also available in Logos, I have one volume so far but I'm going to buy more when I've decided which ones.
... there's links to commentary-discussions.
Also look at my CF signature, (access it from my profile if You have set the signatures to not show up), there is a link to a discussion about commentaries!
I use the Hermeneia -commentaries the most. The set has been on a sale a few times at Logos.com but it'll probably be a couple of years until it's for sale the next time.
Believer's Church Bible Commentary is also good and less expensive. It's also available in Logos, I have one volume so far but I'm going to buy more when I've decided which ones.
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I'm not a fan. By giving the reader a "choice" of words, it essentially makes the Bible subjective to the preferences of the reader.
The Bible was written as it was for a reason and the reader is much better off spending a few extra minutes studying the word for himself, than just choosing a word that suits them from a menu of words.
If you're looking for a Bible, the MacArthur Study Bible (ESV) is very good and offers so many notes and study aides that you'll forget all about the Amplified Bible.
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I don't recommend study-Bibles. I have many Bibles but no study-Bible.
Here's a thread about one-volume commentaries: New Jerome Biblical Commentary? - Catholic Answers Forums
Here's a thread about one-volume commentaries: New Jerome Biblical Commentary? - Catholic Answers Forums
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Are you intending to read the bible for understanding of meaning and intent of the communication, or do you want to memorize some verses to quote back and forth with people?
It is wise to read a number of variations of the Scriptures. I keep, at any time, five variations on my computer in parallel. The message is ALWAYS one, as well as the KJV and the NIV and the ESV. I don't use the Amplified too much, but if your vocabulary could use some shoring-up, it is extremely helpful.
Just turn to Luke 14:26 in the KJV.... and then compare that to Matthew 10:37 to see, very quickly, why reading only one version is detrimental.
It is wise to read a number of variations of the Scriptures. I keep, at any time, five variations on my computer in parallel. The message is ALWAYS one, as well as the KJV and the NIV and the ESV. I don't use the Amplified too much, but if your vocabulary could use some shoring-up, it is extremely helpful.
Just turn to Luke 14:26 in the KJV.... and then compare that to Matthew 10:37 to see, very quickly, why reading only one version is detrimental.
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The Amplified simply tends to go beyond the meaning of the Greek and Hebrew too often to be reliable.
I would say unless you have really dug into the scriptures for 10-20 years and understand the Hebrew and Greek, the Amplified demands that you compare it's rendering of words in passages.
That in itself would decrese your study time and therefore, it's not worth it!
Leave it on the shelf!!!
I would say unless you have really dug into the scriptures for 10-20 years and understand the Hebrew and Greek, the Amplified demands that you compare it's rendering of words in passages.
That in itself would decrese your study time and therefore, it's not worth it!
Leave it on the shelf!!!
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I would tend to say this is not the most accurate statement. The reason being that we are not normally reading the Bible in any language other than English... and all the extra words in the Amplified verson do is give, basically, a thesaurus listing of other English words meaning the same thing as the original word that we have already accepted as being translated correctly, anyway.The Amplified simply tends to go beyond the meaning of the Greek and Hebrew too often to be reliable.
I would say unless you have really dug into the scriptures for 10-20 years and understand the Hebrew and Greek, the Amplified demands that you compare it's rendering of words in passages.
That in itself would decrese your study time and therefore, it's not worth it!
Leave it on the shelf!!!
So, those extra words actually change nothing at all.
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Not so.
The translators have used the best word they can; the "thesaurus listing of other English words" often do not mean "the same thing as the original word," and adding them changes the meaning.
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ON THE OTHER HAND . . . here is a short biography of the Mrs. Frances Siewert, coordinator of The Amplified Bible for the Lockman Foundation. And another online article about The Amplified Woman. And here is a devotional with background music -- Dr. Strong and Mrs. Siewert.
Does it compare with some of the multi-million dollar translations on the market today? No, but it does cause you to pause and think. Still in doubt, ask the women in your church.
...Scottish Monk
Does it compare with some of the multi-million dollar translations on the market today? No, but it does cause you to pause and think. Still in doubt, ask the women in your church.
...Scottish Monk
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ON THE OTHER HAND . . . here is a short biography of the Mrs. Frances Siewert, coordinator of The Amplified Bible for the Lockman Foundation. And another online article about The Amplified Woman. And here is a devotional with background music -- Dr. Strong and Mrs. Siewert.
Does it compare with some of the multi-million dollar translations on the market today? No, but it does cause you to pause and think. Still in doubt, ask the women in your church.
...Scottish Monk
I'll have to take a look at the links, before commenting on The Amplified Bible for the Lockman Foundation. I appreciate the link. You know I love Bible translations & their history.
Anna
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The only trouble with that is the simple fact that almost any given word used anywhere may mean one thing to you, another to me, and still another to a third person.
Could be the way you interpret the word, leads you away from the true meaning. Or the way that I, or the other person sees that same word might do the same thing.
No, it is far better to have a selection of words to ponder.
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Not so.
It's far better for someone who knows the Hebrew or Greek to choose the best word in context.
If you want to ponder, ponder different translations of the same passage.
Heretics love the Amplified, though, since it lets them pick any meaning they like for just about any verse.
The Amplified also has a strong doctrinal bias, inserting statements in brackets which are incompatible with what the passage actually says.
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Or start learning Greek and Hebrew on your own. Personally, for Greek, I have liked Mounce's Basic Greek Grammar. He starts by teaching the most common words ("and", "he went", etc.) so that by chapter 8 you have about 50% of the Greek down.
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I have:
... feel free to bump it!
To learn the most common Gk words I've actually just been reading technical commentaries, such as Hermeneia and International Critical Commentary (of the latter I have the 2 Cor volume 1 chapters 1-7 by Thrall -volume). Just reading straight through both the English and Greek. Recently I've startedd to make notes in them too. I got the Hermeneia-set on a -50% sale.
- Learn to Use Biblical Greek and Hebrew with Logos Bible Software
... it was on a sale for $200 last week. - Original Languages Library
... I got a 20% discount, which is an unusally high discount for base-packages. - Read Greek in 30 Days or Less: New Testament, Old Testament, Apocrypha, Philo, Church Fathers
... I got it for $14.95 on Pre-pub. - Greek for the Rest of Us: Using Greek Tools without Mastering Biblical Greek
... with CD, got both the book and CD for free.
... feel free to bump it!
To learn the most common Gk words I've actually just been reading technical commentaries, such as Hermeneia and International Critical Commentary (of the latter I have the 2 Cor volume 1 chapters 1-7 by Thrall -volume). Just reading straight through both the English and Greek. Recently I've startedd to make notes in them too. I got the Hermeneia-set on a -50% sale.
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I don't use it because I don't think it's good. My dad has one and I've looked in it.
It expands the text to give a more fuller meaning of the sentences, so it functions like a mini-commentary
It expands the text to give a more fuller meaning of the sentences, so it functions like a mini-commentary
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Use it with other translations, I love the amplified. I love the way it brings out the meaning as to why Jesus was raised from the dead:
Why was Jesus raised from the dead?
Romans 4:24 YLT but also on ours, to whom it is about to be reckoned--to us believing on Him who did raise up Jesus our Lord out of the dead, who was delivered up because of our offences, and was raised up because of our being declared righteous.
Romans 4:24-25 NKJV
but also for us. It shall be imputed to us who believe in Him who raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead, [25] who was delivered up because of our offenses, and was raised because of our justification.
Now check out the Amplified:
Romans 4:24-25 AMP
But [they were written] for our sakes too. [Righteousness, standing acceptable to God] will be granted and credited to us also who believe in (trust in, adhere to, and rely on) God, Who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead, [25] Who was betrayed and put to death because of our misdeeds and was raised to secure our justification (our acquittal), [making our account balance and absolving us from all guilt before God].
Why was Jesus raised from the dead?
Romans 4:24 YLT but also on ours, to whom it is about to be reckoned--to us believing on Him who did raise up Jesus our Lord out of the dead, who was delivered up because of our offences, and was raised up because of our being declared righteous.
Romans 4:24-25 NKJV
but also for us. It shall be imputed to us who believe in Him who raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead, [25] who was delivered up because of our offenses, and was raised because of our justification.
Now check out the Amplified:
Romans 4:24-25 AMP
But [they were written] for our sakes too. [Righteousness, standing acceptable to God] will be granted and credited to us also who believe in (trust in, adhere to, and rely on) God, Who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead, [25] Who was betrayed and put to death because of our misdeeds and was raised to secure our justification (our acquittal), [making our account balance and absolving us from all guilt before God].
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