How to Read the Bible & Understand Prophecy
Lesson #4: Bible Version Comparison
Needless to say, if you are trying to glean the truth about a certain topic, the quality of the source used in obtaining information matters. This is especially true when studying the messages in the bible. An accurate translation of the scriptures is essential when studying the bible.
You may have noticed that your past bible study lessons, in this series, have utilized the King James Version (KJV) of the bible. This is due to the fact that numerous studies have shown that the KJV provides one of the closest English translations to the original manuscripts. Although the KJV isn't perfect, it keeps much of the underlying messages intact and does not omit texts in order to satisfy any particular doctrine. With that being said, it's not necessary to ditch all other versions of the bible. It can be useful to use other translations to get another perspective or to resolve wording issues.
In this bible study, we have provided you with a hands-on, comparative study to show how inaccuracies in some bible translations can alter or water down what is being conveyed in the bible. If you don't have access to the KJV, NIV, or another translation of the Bible, you can access them online at BibleGateway.com or BibleStudyTools.com
Look up and compare the following texts.
Look up Luke 23:42 in the KJV
Look up Luke 23:42 in another version – Is the word “Lord” missing?
Look up John 6:47 in the KJV
Look up John 6:47 in another version – Does it say that belief should be in Jesus?
Look up Acts 8:37 in the KJV
Look up Acts 8:37 in another version – Is it missing?
Look up 1 Corinthians 15:47 in the KJV
Look up 1 Corinthians 15:47 in another version – Does it fall short of calling Jesus, Lord?
Look up Galatians 6:17 in the KJV
Look up Galatians 6:17 in another version – Does it falls short of calling Jesus, Lord?
Look up Colossians 1:14 in the KJV
Look up Colossians 1:14 in another version – Is there any mention of the “blood” of Christ?
Look up Ephesians 3:9 in the KJV
Look up Ephesians 3:9 in another version - Does it leave out the name of Jesus?
Look up Revelation 1:11 in the KJV
Look up Revelation 1:11 in another version - Does it leave out that Jesus is Alpha and Omega (the beginning and the end)?
Establishing the fact that Jesus is one with the Father and therefore worthy to be called Lord, is a very important fact that should not be diminished in any translation of the bible.
See John 10:30 KJV _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
As we continue our study, let's look up and compare the following texts that appear to water down the underlying message, found in the original manuscripts of the bible.
Look up Luke 4:4 in the KJV
Look up Luke 4:4 in another version – Does it omit the “word of God”.
Look up 2 Timothy 2:15 in the KJV
Look up 2 Timothy 2:15 in another version – Does it mention the need to study God's word?
Look up 2 Corinthians 2:17 in the KJV
Look up 2 Corinthians 2:17 in another version – Does it water down the word “corrupt” by using a milder word?
Those were just a few more examples to show the difference between the KJV and other translations of the bible. As mentioned before, the KJV is not without its own faults. When it comes to some of the word choices found in the KJV, it is evident that the translators cut some corners here and there. Some of that corner-cutting has resulted in errors in how some of the bible messages are understood today. In the next bible study lesson, we will look into that issue further.
As you are studying the bible, if a discrepancy arises between bible verses, take a closer look at other related texts and the translation of those texts. This can be done by using an interlinear bible. An interlinear bible shows the bible text in its original language, beside an English translation. Even if you don't know how to read Hebrew or Greek, you can note differences between select words in the verses that you are comparing, then use Google or another online search engine to find the true meaning of the original word in question. Just a quick note: the original Hebrew texts that make up the Old Testament is read from right to left, from the top of the page, in most interlinear bibles. Like other versions of the bible, an interlinear bible can be found online if needed try: InterlinearBible.org or BibleHub.com
Although issues may arise due to translation, if you take time to study and compare texts, you will find that the word of God itself is perfect and without error or contradiction.
What does Psalm 18:30 KJV say about God and His words?
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You may have noticed that your past bible study lessons, in this series, have utilized the King James Version (KJV) of the bible. This is due to the fact that numerous studies have shown that the KJV provides one of the closest English translations to the original manuscripts. Although the KJV isn't perfect, it keeps much of the underlying messages intact and does not omit texts in order to satisfy any particular doctrine. With that being said, it's not necessary to ditch all other versions of the bible. It can be useful to use other translations to get another perspective or to resolve wording issues.
In this bible study, we have provided you with a hands-on, comparative study to show how inaccuracies in some bible translations can alter or water down what is being conveyed in the bible. If you don't have access to the KJV, NIV, or another translation of the Bible, you can access them online at BibleGateway.com or BibleStudyTools.com
Look up and compare the following texts.
Look up Luke 23:42 in the KJV
Look up Luke 23:42 in another version – Is the word “Lord” missing?
Look up John 6:47 in the KJV
Look up John 6:47 in another version – Does it say that belief should be in Jesus?
Look up Acts 8:37 in the KJV
Look up Acts 8:37 in another version – Is it missing?
Look up 1 Corinthians 15:47 in the KJV
Look up 1 Corinthians 15:47 in another version – Does it fall short of calling Jesus, Lord?
Look up Galatians 6:17 in the KJV
Look up Galatians 6:17 in another version – Does it falls short of calling Jesus, Lord?
Look up Colossians 1:14 in the KJV
Look up Colossians 1:14 in another version – Is there any mention of the “blood” of Christ?
Look up Ephesians 3:9 in the KJV
Look up Ephesians 3:9 in another version - Does it leave out the name of Jesus?
Look up Revelation 1:11 in the KJV
Look up Revelation 1:11 in another version - Does it leave out that Jesus is Alpha and Omega (the beginning and the end)?
Establishing the fact that Jesus is one with the Father and therefore worthy to be called Lord, is a very important fact that should not be diminished in any translation of the bible.
See John 10:30 KJV _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
As we continue our study, let's look up and compare the following texts that appear to water down the underlying message, found in the original manuscripts of the bible.
Look up Luke 4:4 in the KJV
Look up Luke 4:4 in another version – Does it omit the “word of God”.
Look up 2 Timothy 2:15 in the KJV
Look up 2 Timothy 2:15 in another version – Does it mention the need to study God's word?
Look up 2 Corinthians 2:17 in the KJV
Look up 2 Corinthians 2:17 in another version – Does it water down the word “corrupt” by using a milder word?
Those were just a few more examples to show the difference between the KJV and other translations of the bible. As mentioned before, the KJV is not without its own faults. When it comes to some of the word choices found in the KJV, it is evident that the translators cut some corners here and there. Some of that corner-cutting has resulted in errors in how some of the bible messages are understood today. In the next bible study lesson, we will look into that issue further.
As you are studying the bible, if a discrepancy arises between bible verses, take a closer look at other related texts and the translation of those texts. This can be done by using an interlinear bible. An interlinear bible shows the bible text in its original language, beside an English translation. Even if you don't know how to read Hebrew or Greek, you can note differences between select words in the verses that you are comparing, then use Google or another online search engine to find the true meaning of the original word in question. Just a quick note: the original Hebrew texts that make up the Old Testament is read from right to left, from the top of the page, in most interlinear bibles. Like other versions of the bible, an interlinear bible can be found online if needed try: InterlinearBible.org or BibleHub.com
Although issues may arise due to translation, if you take time to study and compare texts, you will find that the word of God itself is perfect and without error or contradiction.
What does Psalm 18:30 KJV say about God and His words?
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