KJV The Word of God, Sword Bible

[VCViking]

Anyone else have this. I purchased this recently and like it. Not to be confused with the Sword Bible KJVer Bible. This is the actual KJV, not the easy reader version. It would be helpful for those who like reading the KJV but have trouble with the archaic words. Below is a link and description from cbd.


Christianbook.com: KJV Sword, Word Of God, Bonded Leather, Black, Large Print: 9781936428151

Difficult Term Definitions
Underlined words are defined at the end of the verse in a different typeface. When an underlined word occurs more than once per column, it is defined generally in the first and last occurrence in the text column. The explanatory words are not necessarily to be understood as alternate translations, nor as corrective translations. These words, however, will often open up the meaning of a word or verse that often has been otherwise not understood or misunderstood.

Features

• Large print—12.7 point size
• Hebrew names of God and special word meanings explained
• Complete Red Letter Edition—The direct spoken words of God are indicated in red on both the Old and New Testaments
• Topical concordance, book summaries, and many other helps
• Old Testament references tied to New Testament references concerning the Messiah
• Margin study guide
• Introductions and outlines of each book
• Historical outlines
• Unique and original maps
• Presentation page
• Gold page edges
• Ribbon marker
• 9.50" x 7.75" x 2.00"

 

[MatthewDiscipleofGod]

Do you know if there are sample pages online anywhere?

 

[VCViking]

Yes. Go to the cbd link and click on "excerpts". It will show a few pages from the OT and NT.

 

[MatthewDiscipleofGod]

Anyone else have this. I purchased this recently and like it. Not to be confused with the Sword Bible KJVer Bible. This is the actual KJV, not the easy reader version. It would be helpful for those who like reading the KJV but have trouble with the archaic words. Below is a link and description from cbd.


Christianbook.com: KJV Sword, Word Of God, Bonded Leather, Black, Large Print: 9781936428151

Found it, thanks. Not familiar with that site so I didn't spot it.

 

[1watchman]

I have found the Original Scofield Edition of the KJV has very sound commentaries, corrections of some minor errors, and helps on the Bible, with good references to sources. It is approved by many esteemed Bible Teachers. It obtainable at Bible Truth Publishers (bibletruthpublishers.com)

 

[VCViking]

Found it, thanks. Not familiar with that site so I didn't spot it.

No problem brother.

 

[asiyreh]

Viking I seem to have an urge to trust you for some good reason.

If you ever get a chance could you watch these two documentaries?

213B - Battle of the Bibles / Total Onslaught - Walter Veith

and

214B - Changing the Word / Total Onslaught - Walter Veith

Sorry I can't post links yet, both vids are available on youtube however.

I have the King James version at the moment and I'm afraid to leave it behind me because of the corruption in the modern translations. I like to read little passages of the bible to my children at night however as your no doubt aware the language is very archaic. I'd like to be able to trust a modern translation but at the moment I'm frozen on the spot. Perhaps this bible your discussing here is the answer and I'll accept your recommendation but if you can find the time please watch these two docs first, so I know you're aware of everything I'm afraid of.

Thanks God bless.

 

[MatthewDiscipleofGod]

I like to read little passages of the bible to my children at night however as your no doubt aware the language is very archaic.

I know you were addressing Viking but there are Bibles that can help with some of the more uncommon words. Uncommon words are few and far between. The ye, thee and thou play an important role. In common English we use you if it is plural or singular. This can cause confusion, especially in understanding context in the Bible. My 4 year old is memorizing entire scripture using the KJV. If you are reading it often the language won't be a problem after a while and in the meantime there are Bibles that have built in helps.

 

[asiyreh]

Thanks Mathew. Yes I've seen you outline this problem in another post of yours I've read. I'd be willing to give up the KJV in a flash however if I thought I trust a modern translation. I just don't like the language but I'm very afraid. You seem to have fallen in love with the language and you probably think I will to, but tbh I'm constantly on blueletter reading the new translations then flipping back to the King James to make sure I haven't been tricked, I'm like a paranoid wreck lol.

I really wish I could just trust a modern bible.

What about the Nkjv I mean exactly how bad is it?

Sorry Matt I'm pretty knowledgeable about some things but I have no base of Christianity like some of you folks have had the pleasure of, so I lack what you may think is basic understanding.
As a Catholic the bible to me was either something the priest read a little of during mass, mostly the new testament... Or for the really devout Catholic, the bible was something that sat in their home like an ornament.

 

[VCViking]

I know you were addressing Viking but there are Bibles that can help with some of the more uncommon words. Uncommon words are few and far between. The ye, thee and thou play an important role. In common English we use you if it is plural or singular. This can cause confusion, especially in understanding context in the Bible. My 4 year old is memorizing entire scripture using the KJV. If you are reading it often the language won't be a problem after a while and in the meantime there are Bibles that have built in helps.

Well said!

Also, I have 2 small books that will also help.

One is the Concise King James Bible Dictionary by David Cloud found here but don't pay that price. try to find it somewhere else. I think I paid like $15.00 for it. Amazon.com: Concise King James Bible Dictionary (9781583180068): Books

The other is the "Bible Word List and Daily Reading Scheme" found here, Amazon.com: Bible Word List and Daily Reading Scheme (9781862282599): Trinitarian Bible Society: Books


I'll check the videos out but it will be a few days.

 

[VCViking]

I really wish I could just trust a modern bible.

What about the Nkjv I mean exactly how bad is it?

I agree, I do not trust them either. I am not KJV-only though and I do also use the NKJV but you still have to be careful. I always go to the Greek. Two websites that might help are:

Online Greek Interlinear Bible

Greek New Testament - Parallel Greek New Testament by John Hurt

Along with a copy of "The Interlinear Greek-English New Testament w/ Lexicon and Synonyms" by George Ricker Berry

 

[asiyreh]

Ok sorry I've re-read your first post. I mistakenly thought someone had taken the King James and translated it to modern English.
I can translate it just fine, it just grates on me a little at times I have to keep re-reading passages before the meaning sinks in.

I'm a little dyslexic (if that's the right diagnosis) and the language in the KJ doesn't help.

Oh yeh please do view the docs, whenever you have the time brother, I think you'll find them interesting . Prof. Veith brings the scriptures alive like no man I've ever listened to, and he doesn't pull his punches either. He African and sounds German which can be a little off putting but he's well worth the listen.

 

[asiyreh]

Ok so I have ammmm.... lets call it a pretend situation for you.

Ok so I've never heard of Christianity before someone hands me a NKJV of the gospel and I have no access to any other material.

A. Can I get saved?
and
B. What would I miss out on?

 

[MatthewDiscipleofGod]

A. Can I get saved?
and
B. What would I miss out on?

A. Yes. You can get saved with an NIV or even no Bible at all if someone verbally shares the gospel message with you.

B. Read this article

 

[asiyreh]

Whoo!
Ok thanks bro.

 

[sheina]

I know you were addressing Viking but there are Bibles that can help with some of the more uncommon words. Uncommon words are few and far between. The ye, thee and thou play an important role. In common English we use you if it is plural or singular. This can cause confusion, especially in understanding context in the Bible. My 4 year old is memorizing entire scripture using the KJV. If you are reading it often the language won't be a problem after a while and in the meantime there are Bibles that have built in helps.

I have a Defined King James Bible which is published by Bible For Today. It has lots of "helps" and the "archaic" words are "defined". There is no concordance and the words of Christ aren't red letter. Here's the link that tells more about it:

Defined King James Bible

Bro. Matt, I believe I know you from OnlineBaptist forums. You will probably recognize my profile/avatar pic from OnlineBaptist (I'm LindaR).

 

[sheina]

Well said!

Also, I have 2 small books that will also help.

One is the Concise King James Bible Dictionary by David Cloud found here but don't pay that price. try to find it somewhere else. I think I paid like $15.00 for it. Amazon.com: Concise King James Bible Dictionary (9781583180068): Books

You can purchase the Concise King James Bible Dictionary by David Cloud from his website for $4.95.

Bible Study

That's much less expensive than $15.00! Someone is making a profit. The dictionary is only 91 pages.

 

[KhaosTheory]

LOL I was doing some research on the subject and I came across this nutcase's website:

The New King James Bible: Counterfeit

Made me laugh so hard!