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[rockytriton]

Which is more important or has more authority, the King James bible or the originial greek and hebrew texts from which it was translated?

The reason I ask this question is that I run into people who say that the King James version of the bible is the only correct translation. However, there are newer versions which were translated from the original texts by more modern scholars who had access to more historical information which could give them a better idea of what the contexts were. You can't just translate word for word without knowing the contexts or the changes in word meanings over time. On top of this, these translations are to modern day english, so instead of translating one form of english into the meanings of modern day english, it's much more direct.

If you say it's because the KJV was divinely inspired, well, weren't the original texts divinely inspired???

I just don't understand this reasoning...

 

[LamorakDesGalis]

If you say it's because the KJV was divinely inspired, well, weren't the original texts divinely inspired???

I just don't understand this reasoning...

I think you understand the reasoning, since you have given compelling arguments against it...


LDG

 

[rockytriton]

Maybe you misunderstand the question

 

[LamorakDesGalis]

I understand the question: its clear that the original texts have more importance than a later English translation.

The KJV only views are based on assumption that the KJV text is more authoritative than any other English text. Some say this is because the text itself is inspired, while others say the Greek text behind it was superior. But the end result is the same, and even the NKJV is rejected.

However the KJV was not the first English translation, and it wasn't the only English translation of its day. The KJV translators regarded other English translations as the Word of God.


LDG

 

[barryrob]

Which is more important or has more authority, the King James bible or the originial greek and hebrew texts from which it was translated?

The reason I ask this question is that I run into people who say that the King James version of the bible is the only correct translation. However, there are newer versions which were translated from the original texts by more modern scholars who had access to more historical information which could give them a better idea of what the contexts were. You can't just translate word for word without knowing the contexts or the changes in word meanings over time. On top of this, these translations are to modern day english, so instead of translating one form of english into the meanings of modern day english, it's much more direct.

If you say it's because the KJV was divinely inspired, well, weren't the original texts divinely inspired???

I just don't understand this reasoning...

The KJV is just a tranlation. The Hebrew & Greek texts are closer to the original text, but even some of them are not accutate!

 

[Noxot]

Which is more important or has more authority, the King James bible or the originial greek and hebrew texts from which it was translated?

you would have to be insane to say the KJV has more authority than the original greek and hebrew.

but I sure don't know why some people say that "The KJV bible is the only good translation of the originals." that also seems very foolish to me.. dangerously foolish.

 

[lenpettis74]

you would have to be insane to say the KJV has more authority than the original greek and hebrew.

but I sure don't know why some people say that "The KJV bible is the only good translation of the originals." that also seems very foolish to me.. dangerously foolish.

I will go a step further to say that those who hold the KJV only view are actually putting their Bible before God, thus breaking the first and second commandments.

I must say that I love the KJV because it is a fun read for me (for instance, when Jesus raised Lazarus, it says "stinketh" which is hilarious to me), and the wording forces me to pay closer attention and I feel like I get more out of it. When reading other translations (I have an NIV, ESV, and Holman Apologetic study Bible in my house) my mind tends to wander because it reads too easily. Also, JW's recognize the KJV as authoratative, so if you like witnessing to them when they come to your door like I do, you will need one or they will disregard your translation thus making your witness fall on deaf ears (though it usually does anyways).

 

[CarlosTheJackal]

In comparing the different translations the main thing is whether the message behind each translation agrees with the others.

Although the KJV is a good pick I have always preferred the Douay-Rheims or St Ignatius 2nd addition. The obvious factor to consider upon your decision will be based on whether you’re a Catholic or Protestant.

God bless,

 

[Crankitup]

Which is more important or has more authority, the King James bible or the originial greek and hebrew texts from which it was translated?

The original Hebrew & Greek would be more accurate. Now if you could only get everyone to agree WHICH Greek manuscripts should be used as the basis of a English NT translation, then you would be getting somewhere.

The Greek manuscripts behind the KJV are quite different from those behind the NIV for example.