I was curious what Bible Translation everyone prefers. I have a few old ones and I want to purchase a new one. And if it wouldnt be to much trouble could you tell me what you like and dislike about them.
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Bible Preference
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alexnbethmom
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i like the Lutheran Study Bible (ESV) - it's a FANTASTIC study source, and very easy to read and understand.....
the NIV is good too - that's what i started out on.....
the KJV and the NKJV are awesome, don't get me wrong - but i just can't understand them very well....
the NIV is good too - that's what i started out on.....
the KJV and the NKJV are awesome, don't get me wrong - but i just can't understand them very well....
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If you're looking to buy a new bible, I would highly recommend The Lutheran Study Bible newly published by CPH. It uses the ESV which is a very good translation, and includes extensive study notes and essays.
The Lutheran Study Bible
The Lutheran Study Bible
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This will sound a bit strange, but my first preferences are the Novum Testamentum Graece (Greek New Testament) and the Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia (Heirew Old Testament).
For English versions, I prefer and strongly reccomend the English Standard Version (ESV) for textual accuracy and ease of reading.
The New American Standard Bible (NASB) is a good accurate translation but can be quite clunky to read.
The New International Version (NIV) was a decent translation, but the new edition has been compromised. I would avoid it.
The New King James Version (NKJV) is also a good translation, accurate, and translated in the vein of the KJV.
For English versions, I prefer and strongly reccomend the English Standard Version (ESV) for textual accuracy and ease of reading.
The New American Standard Bible (NASB) is a good accurate translation but can be quite clunky to read.
The New International Version (NIV) was a decent translation, but the new edition has been compromised. I would avoid it.
The New King James Version (NKJV) is also a good translation, accurate, and translated in the vein of the KJV.
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The only strange thing is the “Heirew Old Testament”
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I agree on the NAS and NKJV. Although I have been using it, I am still not a fan of ESV; liturgically it works well, but it still does not read smoothly. (I have pointed some of these out in previous threads.) I have the revised RSV by the Roman Catholic church (Ignatius Press) for the 2006 edition. I prefer it over the ESV (and it gets John 20:23 correct!).
The NIV 2011 has made some changes, I think generally for the better. I would hardly call it “compromised.” But that is just me. I am traveling again, so I can’t give specifics, but will at a later time.
Of course, both ESV and NIV still get John 20:23 wrong... sigh. I had written to both translation committees when they were asking for suggested changes.
For reading and a change of pace I like God’s Word (GW).
The NET with notes is by far the best available for extended textual notes (not the usual study notes found in LSB, etc.).
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Hey thanks for the info everyone. I really appreciate it!
I dont think thats strange at all. The closest translation are the ones that were never translated in the first place. If I could read Greek and Hebrew I would get those too.
Im going for something that is easy to understand and is textual accurate. I think I might get the Lutheran Study Bible with the ESV version but I still dont know. It sounds like that would suit my needs. I like that it will have specific Lutheran views expressed in it. I have difficulty with versions like the KJV they are just not understandable to me. Or the Catholic RSV version sounds good too, but then it is missing the Lutheran Study notes which I think would be helpful. This is tough.
I also have a question about the Deuterocanonical books. I know we do not hold them the same as the other books, but do you think they are worth reading and/or buying a version that has these?
Thanks again.
I dont think thats strange at all. The closest translation are the ones that were never translated in the first place. If I could read Greek and Hebrew I would get those too.
Im going for something that is easy to understand and is textual accurate. I think I might get the Lutheran Study Bible with the ESV version but I still dont know. It sounds like that would suit my needs. I like that it will have specific Lutheran views expressed in it. I have difficulty with versions like the KJV they are just not understandable to me. Or the Catholic RSV version sounds good too, but then it is missing the Lutheran Study notes which I think would be helpful. This is tough.
I also have a question about the Deuterocanonical books. I know we do not hold them the same as the other books, but do you think they are worth reading and/or buying a version that has these?
Thanks again.
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As Lutherans we don’t shy away from them, even though they are not part of the canon. They are edifying for the faith. The Lutheran Confessions even reference them. Of allt he deuterocanonicals, I like Wisdom and Sirach the best, and Maccabees is good reading for the inter-testamental period.
It seems that the LSB with ESV is the best choice for you. The RCC edition with RSV might be a future purchase if you have money available for it. Although, a different type of translation might be a good second one (NIV 2011, GW, NLT).
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My two personal bibles that I use are ESV and NIV.
I don't know where I got it or why but I do have a copy of the NWT - New World Translation that the Jehovah's Witnesses wrote. I most certainly do not use that translation. If you could even call that a bible or a translation for that matter.
You know I had this idea for a little while now, but I think it would be cool if maybe several confessional churchs in an area got together, got a pastor who maybe wanted to make a bit of extra money and put together a class that meets once or twice a week in which the pastor would teach members of the laity basic biblical Greek so that they would be able to (with a lexicon) translate parts of the NT themselves.
Charge a nominal fee to pay the pastor for his time and trouble and to cover all of the necessary books and study materials.
Because I feel like there are a lot of lay Lutherans out there who would love to be able to learn and translate the origional languages for themselves but they don't necessarily want to become pastors or offical church workers.
The difficult thing is you would have to find laity that are really committed to it. Because I doubt you can learn it without a heavy degree of committment. I know depending on cost I'd be interested in something like that.
I just feel like I can't apprechiate the full depth of the scriptures with just English translations.
I don't know where I got it or why but I do have a copy of the NWT - New World Translation that the Jehovah's Witnesses wrote. I most certainly do not use that translation. If you could even call that a bible or a translation for that matter.
You know I had this idea for a little while now, but I think it would be cool if maybe several confessional churchs in an area got together, got a pastor who maybe wanted to make a bit of extra money and put together a class that meets once or twice a week in which the pastor would teach members of the laity basic biblical Greek so that they would be able to (with a lexicon) translate parts of the NT themselves.
Charge a nominal fee to pay the pastor for his time and trouble and to cover all of the necessary books and study materials.
Because I feel like there are a lot of lay Lutherans out there who would love to be able to learn and translate the origional languages for themselves but they don't necessarily want to become pastors or offical church workers.
The difficult thing is you would have to find laity that are really committed to it. Because I doubt you can learn it without a heavy degree of committment. I know depending on cost I'd be interested in something like that.
I just feel like I can't apprechiate the full depth of the scriptures with just English translations.
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OhioMom66
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A question for those of you with the ESV Lutheran Study bible...the CPH website says the dimension of the regular bible is 7 x 9 inches and the large print edition is 7 3/4 x 10 inches. What it doesn't say is how thick each of them is. Could any of you help me with this? Thanks!
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Blessings, Beth
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I really like both the King James and the New King James. I detest the NIV because it removed the poetry and lyrical qualities from scripture. The blandness of it is just... awful. I also have a 'New Testament in four versions,' that I use and love from my Mother. Really should go out and get a new one. They have the Old Testament as well and the New Jerusalem version (Messanic version) is very similar to the Phillips pharaphrase in mine.
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My favorite translation is the Modern Language Bible aka New Berkeley Version. I also like the ASV of 1901 and the NASB.
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latebloomer
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I generally prefer ESV, as that's what we use in church. I have several others: KJV I was given in 3rd grade, RSV confirmation gift, Good News and Living Bibles from my teen "rebel" years, NIV, couple others. I never throw out a Bible.
Can anyone tell me something about the Holman Christian Standard Bible? The Assembly of God church hosted a "Heroes Dinner" recently for the police dept and dispatchers. (seemed a bit odd, as the PD employees here are mostly Lutheran or Catholic--last year they treated the fire dept) Everyone got a police officer's Bible. Nice book, bonded leather, but compact edition, thin paper and teensy print so I haven't done much more than glance through it. Rev??? Filo???
Can anyone tell me something about the Holman Christian Standard Bible? The Assembly of God church hosted a "Heroes Dinner" recently for the police dept and dispatchers. (seemed a bit odd, as the PD employees here are mostly Lutheran or Catholic--last year they treated the fire dept) Everyone got a police officer's Bible. Nice book, bonded leather, but compact edition, thin paper and teensy print so I haven't done much more than glance through it. Rev??? Filo???
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