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[Christos Anesti]

Am I the only one who likes the NASB? I had a nice study Bible version but I never really gave it a chance because of all the attacks against it I've read online. It's so literal that it's not really understandable. Strong in Greek weak in English. It's only for fundamentalist Protestants. etc. etc. When I finally read it I fell in love with it though and I think I really missed out by shelving it for so long.

Here is the one I have. I can't say I agree with all the notes but it has a lot useful references.

Amazon.com: NASB Zondervan Study Bible (9780310910923): Kenneth L. Barker, Donald W. Burdick, John H. Stek, Walter W. Wessel, Ronald F. Youngblood, Kenneth D. Boa: Books

 

[Jpark]

I used to use the KJV before I updated to the NKJV. Then I heard of the NASB and it's literal accuracy and tried it out and now it is my main translation and also my personal favorite.

 

[Hairy Tic]

Am I the only one who likes the NASB? I had a nice study Bible version but I never really gave it a chance because of all the attacks against it I've read online. It's so literal that it's not really understandable. Strong in Greek weak in English. It's only for fundamentalist Protestants. etc. etc. When I finally read it I fell in love with it though and I think I really missed out by shelving it for so long.

Here is the one I have. I can't say I agree with all the notes but it has a lot useful references.

Amazon.com: NASB Zondervan Study Bible (9780310910923): Kenneth L. Barker, Donald W. Burdick, John H. Stek, Walter W. Wessel, Ronald F. Youngblood, Kenneth D. Boa: Books

## I like it Though the one I would like is its predecessor the 1901 ASV.

 

[Christos Anesti]

I like it

Though the one I would like is its predecessor the 1901 ASV.

Thats hard to find in print isn't it ?

 

[papaJP]

The NASB is ok. It is not my first preference. However I use over 80 different english translations in my computer.

 

[Christos Anesti]

The NASB is ok. It is not my first preference. However I use over 80 different english translations in my computer.

I got a few on my computer as well and I use them to find verses quick to post here and other places but I really don't like reading on my computer as much. It's a lot better to have the book in my hand. Then I can treat it with reverence , kiss it, and feel a sense of awe that it's right there. Just doesn't seem the same on the computer.

 

[papaJP]

I got a few on my computer as well and I use them to find verses quick to post here and other places but I really don't like reading on my computer as much. It's a lot better to have the book in my hand. Then I can treat it with reverence , kiss it, and feel a sense of awe that it's right there. Just doesn't seem the same on the computer.
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Are you trying to say I am not reverent with the Holy Word of God?
I have many in print and I use the NRSV for most holding the book reading as you call it. I would like to say reverence starts in the heart and can be displayed no matter what method you are studing the Holy Word.
Since I have read the Bible thousands of times I find myself studing and praying and receiving revelations from God more profitable than just reading.

 

[Christos Anesti]

Are you trying to say I am not reverent with the Holy Word of God?

No, not at all. I apologize if it seemed that way . I was just saying that I like having it in hard copy too. I have trouble finding the ASV in print.

 

[Faith.Man]

Am I the only one who likes the NASB? I had a nice study Bible version but I never really gave it a chance because of all the attacks against it I've read online. It's so literal that it's not really understandable. Strong in Greek weak in English. It's only for fundamentalist Protestants. etc. etc. When I finally read it I fell in love with it though and I think I really missed out by shelving it for so long.

Here is the one I have. I can't say I agree with all the notes but it has a lot useful references.

Amazon.com: NASB Zondervan Study Bible (9780310910923): Kenneth L. Barker, Donald W. Burdick, John H. Stek, Walter W. Wessel, Ronald F. Youngblood, Kenneth D. Boa: Books

I have the same notes in the NIV Study Bible. Like you, I prefer the NASB and will probably add the NASB Study Bible you reference. I think the notes are generally good, without being to denominationally specific. Very good choice for a study bible.

 

[moosh101]

Hi,

The New American Standard is my Bible of choice. While studying theology at the University of Otago, I used the New Revised Standard, but I now prefer the NASV. It has a reputation for accuracy and I was able to get a giant print leather bound edition brand new from Amazon at a bargain price.

While I believe it is important to have a Bible that we can understand and relate too, it's important not to compromise Scriptural accuracy for the sake of our comprehension. I feel that the NASV provides this and I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a good 'sound' translation.

God bless,

Shane.

 

[ebia]

I've never used it much - it's never been a big hit outside North America. It has a reputation for being accurate and literal but when I've been checking a difficult passage against a number of translations it seems no better, on average, than the other "academic" translations, and generally less good than the NRSV that also reads better.

 

[Faith.Man]

I've never used it much - it's never been a big hit outside North America. It has a reputation for being accurate and literal but when I've been checking a difficult passage against a number of translations it seems no better, on average, than the other "academic" translations, and generally less good than the NRSV that also reads better.

The one thing I have against it is that it is gender neutral. Those of us who read the Bible know mankind includes women. We don't need the Bible dumbed down for us.

 

[theseagullwithoneleg]

its the one ive used for the last ten years

 

[ebia]

The one thing I have against it is that it is gender neutral. Those of us who read the Bible know mankind includes women. We don't need the Bible dumbed down for us.

It's not really dumbing-down, it's trying to reflect the more inclusive meanings of the Greek words in contemporary English where masculine words are no longer inclusive - as is necessary for a translation that will be used for public reading. Just as you can make allowance for masculine words in the NASB or ESV you can also make allowance for the cooresponding gender neutral terms in the NRSV. Neither is more "dumbing down" than the other.

There are a few places where the NRSV becomes forced in order to be gender neutral, but no translation is perfect.

 

[Faith.Man]

It's not really dumbing-down, it's trying to reflect the more inclusive meanings of the Greek words in contemporary English where masculine words are no longer inclusive - as is necessary for a translation that will be used for public reading. Just as you can make allowance for masculine words in the NASB or ESV you can also make allowance for the cooresponding gender neutral terms in the NRSV. Neither is more "dumbing down" than the other.

There are a few places where the NRSV becomes forced in order to be gender neutral, but no translation is perfect.

Agreed. I have no problem with the gender specific language of the NASB and neither does my wife. I have as much confidence in the NASB bible translators, if not more, than the translators of the NRSV. They translated with an agenda, instead of letting the text speak for itself. That being said, I have an electronic version of the NRSV and I really don't notice much difference, unless someone points it out to me. Since you brought it up, I have slightly less confidence in the ESV as I previously had, and slightly more in the HCSB. But my go-to Bibles are my Thompson-Chain Reference NIV, Zondervan NIV Study Bible, and my Hebrew-Greek Key Study Bible NASB. I know the NIV's limitations, but it just reads so well --- it's a joy to read. That's probably why you enjoy reading the NRSV.

God Bless

 

[ebia]

Their agenda is a valid one for a translator - to capture as best they can within the possibilities of the target language. Given that contemporary English does not recognize masculine terms as inclusive in the way the original languages worked one is faced with a choice - neither is "letting the text speak for itself" more than the other.

 

[student ad x]

Am I the only one who likes the NASB?

.... nope, the NASB is the translation I pick up first.

As Study Bibles go, I used the NASB Thompson's Chain Reference Bible as a primary study Bible before I gave it to my nephew.

Nowadays, the study Bible of choice is the ESV Study Bible (which is overtly Protestant/Calvinistic ).

 

[papaJP]

I have as much confidence in the NASB bible translators, if not more, than the translators of the NRSV.
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I cannot agree as I know one of the Editors of the NRSV and His faith and credentials are very good.

I will grant that not all translations and most have some difficulties. The translation into English from Greek and Hebrew is very difficult and almost impossible to be done completely accurately. That is why I use the Greek and Hebrew and more than one English translation to arrive at a reasonable understanding of the intent of the passage.

 

[Faith.Man]

I have as much confidence in the NASB bible translators, if not more, than the translators of the NRSV.
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I cannot agree as I know one of the Editors of the NRSV and His faith and credentials are very good.

I will grant that not all translations and most have some difficulties. The translation into English from Greek and Hebrew is very difficult and almost impossible to be done completely accurately. That is why I use the Greek and Hebrew and more than one English translation to arrive at a reasonable understanding of the intent of the passage.

http://www.bible-researcher.com/nrsv.html

Problem Verses in the NRSV | eHow.com

All bibles have their translational problems. While I have an electronic version of the NRSV that I paid for, it's not one I use often. I trust the NASB having used it for over 20 years. That's just my opinion though -- everyone should make their own translation choice. I use many translations -- I'm somewhat of a translation collector.

 

[papaJP]

Choice is up to the beholder. I do not choose any translation over the others in total. I do study and use different translations that most closely translate from the original languages.

I am not going to accept anyones editoral of any translation or verses without prayer and study including the original languages.