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[High Fidelity]

Well, I think it's about time for me to take off. I hope everyone is well, and has a beautiful afternoon.

Goodnight.

 

[High Fidelity]

The last few years I've been using an ESV bible app to read on my phone. I prefer NIV (1984) though. Perhaps because that was my first bible. But I guess the way it's written makes a lot more sense to me than many other english translations I've tried. Not sure why it is, but it feels more "in my language"; I don't think I've given other versions a good enough chance yet though.
I have looked in book stores for a NIV (1984 edition) but they never stock them anymore. I have two copies of it - the kids adventure study bible I got for my 8th birthday that has excellent binding; and another one I bought more recently that I don't trust the binding not to fall apart later. I read that one when I want a solid non e-book version to read.
The only other english bible translation I got into reading was the NKJV and that was because of several private schools I went to growing up required it for memorizing verses or reading along in bible classes.
I will consider looking for the ESV study bible. I have definitely enjoyed the NIV study bibles I've used over the years.

It can become easier or more difficult to read depending on the type of translation it is. NIV tends towards the thought-for-thought whereas translations like the ESV are more literal and tend towards the word-for-word translation.

In fact, ESV I think is ranked 3rd in accuracy for word-for-word translations, behind the Interlinear and NASB. That said, I still think it's quite readable, however, having a study bible on hand to read the notes if you get stuck is invaluable and the ESV's own study bible is great for that.

 

[Elizabeth8393]

Am I still awake?

 

[SnowyMacie]

Yes, and no. It's the RSVSCE. I normally use the RSV (second edition) in the Oxford Annotated Bible, but I decided to grab the copy put out by Ignatius Press which has a better binding, more aesthetically-pleasing cover, and it'll save me from having to use my RSVSCE New Testament and switching back to Oxford for the Old Testament. Also, the deutercanonicals appear as an appendix in Oxford, whereas they are integrated in Ignatius.

I want to buy a NRSV Oxford Annotated.

It can become easier or more difficult to read depending on the type of translation it is. NIV tends towards the thought-for-thought whereas translations like the ESV are more literal and tend towards the word-for-word translation.

In fact, ESV I think is ranked 3rd in accuracy for word-for-word translations, behind the Interlinear and NASB. That said, I still think it's quite readable, however, having a study bible on hand to read the notes if you get stuck is invaluable and the ESV's own study bible is great for that.

I don't like comparing versions for "accuracy" because different translations use different sources and have different translators working on them.

 

[Travelers.Soul]

I prefer the ESV, though that may be due to the fact that that is what most the professors used while I was in seminary. In fact at one point, maybe for OT1, it was a required buy. I love the flow and sound though and prefer it to the KJV or NIV but it's more for taste reasons than any sort of reasonable argument.

 

[kittysbecute]

I like caller ID on phones.
I generally never answer phone calls unless its someone I know.

 

[Elizabeth8393]

Brocade and plaid should never be worn together, the patterns completely clash and it really gives an outfit a completely bad look.

Fashion rant!

 

[kittysbecute]

The thread titled "do people like being damaged" made me think about how the best part of being "damaged" (depressed, hurt, broken, etc) is when we turn to God and he lifts us out of that place. Not that it's easy to get better - just that sometimes when things are easy and going our way sometimes we don't rely on God as much as we should all the time.
Personally it was in my hardest or darkest times that I sometimes grew the most. I can't say it was ever a fast change though; but I can look back and say those were all learning experiences even if some might still hurt a bit.
God cares about us no matter what.

 

[Elizabeth8393]

Ran into a guy that I met at the Local Farmer's market when i was just perusing around. I finally got his name, was fed so much chocolate I feel amazing, and found out that he's a Christian! He works with a chocolate shop and he makes it to boot.

 

[TheGirlOnFire]

Do you like this guy Elizabeth ?


Oh I had such a good day, though kids tried to break into the unit but we got plastic sheeting and glue and fixed the windows ourselves, strong women fixing windows with what we had at hand brilliant.

I have nearly got everything in for Glastonbury, got my alcohol sorted and will collect in England.... am so excited this time next week I shall be dancing on a rock or something lol

 

[High Fidelity]

Do you like this guy Elizabeth ?


Oh I had such a good day, though kids tried to break into the unit but we got plastic sheeting and glue and fixed the windows ourselves, strong women fixing windows with what we had at hand brilliant.

I have nearly got everything in for Glastonbury, got my alcohol sorted and will collect in England.... am so excited this time next week I shall be dancing on a rock or something lol

Don't drink too much That's a sin most people don't expect lol

 

[Toro]

It are bed time. Its one of my favorite times of the day.. I just hate how early it comes.

 

[TheGirlOnFire]

Don't drink too much That's a sin most people don't expect lol

Is it not get too drunk... it takes me ages to get drunk normally..... Yeah well jesus turned water into wine quite a few times so people were merry, he's cool with it

And I did know that as last year I got warned from some girl about it hahaha

Erm I think drinking is pretty milded on what you could do at glasto hahaha

 

[High Fidelity]

Is it not get too drunk... it takes me ages to get drunk normally..... Yeah well jesus turned water into wine quite a few times so people were merry, he's cool with it

And I did know that as last year I got warned from some girl about it hahaha

Erm I think drinking is pretty milded on what you could do at glasto hahaha

Drinking is fine, getting drunk is the sin. So like you say, Jesus had no problem with drinking, but to excess is a problem

And yeah, I heard it's pretty hectic there for that kinda thing lol.

 

[gennypearl]

Wondering why other people enjoy witnessing other people's failures.

 

[High Fidelity]

Wondering why other people enjoy witnessing other people's failures.

How do you mean?

 

[gennypearl]

They are happy when they see others fail.

 

[High Fidelity]

They are happy when they see others fail.

Ahh. It's quite common, really. Look at shows like Jerry Springer and the like -- I can't imagine why anyone would watch them other than to point and laugh at people worse off than themselves.

 

[gennypearl]

Yeah, just got me thinking today. Thanks.

 

[MiniEmu]

Family duty, and the forms it takes.