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Your Top 3 Bibles Translations
newgene87:
So i'm interested in everyones input. hopefully i can get some numerous replies. I remember reading Ray's paper on "Which Bible Translation is Best" and i will never forget the principles i got from it. but i wonder; from all the brilliant minds of this forum; what are your TOP 3 personally "preferred" bible translations?????? Now i know, 99.99 percent of the time it will have to do with interpretation issues, transliteration issues, hebrew and greek usages, and most of all the Spirit of God in revealing truth. But since we're stuck here in this time zone, with these NUMEROUS amounts of translations and versions and whatever; what do you all (individually) of course, prefer for yourself. in this top 3, what you use to deeply study, reference, and just to read. hope it's not that hard. I have Ray's words while mentioning this too...
"So, even a perfect translation would not keep carnal men from turning from the Truth.
I have a number of translations. Not because they are all necessary to know the Truths of God, but because now I am a teacher and they are helpful in teaching.
Spend more time "praying and obeying" than looking for that perfect translation and you will make faster progress in your Spiritual walk with God." [end quote]
so no, not looking for perfect translations, but curious which do yall like the most
thanks!
Eugene
Dave in Tenn:
CLV (concordant literal version) for study. It tries hard to translate each different Greek or Hebrew word into a different English word. Makes it 'wonky' at times, but that (with it's more accurate verb-tense translations) doesn't make it a bad 'readable' translation either. I check out other "literal" translations as well...most are not exceptionally readable.
KJV (with Strong's numbers) and the KJV concordance for reference, simply because it is the only translation I know which HAS such a large concordance AND because--being the most commonly used and quoted translation--it makes searching and 'comparing' much easier.
The Amplified Bible for reading. At least at this time. It 'reads' like I tend to 'write' sometimes...it says the same thing multiple ways and tends to get long-winded. ;) It's the "Faulkner" of translations.
Kat:
Hi Eugene,
I primarily use E-Sword, I have found it is easy to use, just click from one source to the other and I rely heavily on the search function. And it has numerous resources (Bibles, Commentaries and Dictionaries) that are all together and the laptop is always open and ready.
I use the New King James for my general reading. I like to referr to the Rotherham, Concordant and Young's a lot for a literal interpretation. The American Standard and English Standard Versions are helpful too. I will also look at the Good News translation sometimes to get the simplest reading. I is so easy to click from one to the other.
If you are interested here is a link to info on E-Sword.
http://forums.bible-truths.com/index.php/topic,4470.0.html
mercy, peace and love
Kat
newgene87:
--- Quote from: Kat on July 13, 2012, 05:23:18 PM ---
Hi Eugene,
I primarily use E-Sword, I have found it is easy to use, just click from one source to the other and I rely heavily on the search function. And it has numerous resources (Bibles, Commentaries and Dictionaries) that are all together and the laptop is always open and ready.
I use the New King James for my general reading. I like to referr to the Rotherham, Concordant and Young's a lot for a literal interpretation. The American Standard and English Standard Versions are helpful too. I will also look at the Good News translation sometimes to get the simplest reading. I is so easy to click from one to the other.
If you are interested here is a link to info on E-Sword.
http://forums.bible-truths.com/index.php/topic,4470.0.html
mercy, peace and love
Kat
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thanks Kat. i already have the E-Sword program tho. E-Sword and OliveTree. i use OliveTree for my Note studies since i can sync with my phone, ipad and computer. just trying to narrow down my translations for clearer study. and opinions ;)
thanks
newgene87:
--- Quote from: Abednego on July 13, 2012, 07:50:35 PM ---I use the CLV and KJV for study, and the NIV for general reading. I also use Esword and an interlinear by J. P. Green for reference.
Eugene, thanks for the tip on Olivetree. Never heard of it but I'm going to check it out. Love the sync feature.
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Yes, the notes feature is amazing (once you get the hang of it). its a little complex, but after getting the system down; it gets simple (sort of like this site :P) Esword is better cause it has more free bibles for you; but the note system, you can hyperlink your notes (like esword i believe), but link/connect them with your notes and greek/hebrew words, categorize your notes and hyperlink them as well; olivetree can be a great tool but esword does get the edge with it's better search feature. but esword is ONLY for your computer; while olivetree is almost any smartphone moblie device or electronic tablet. i love it.
my problem is, i cant get Concordant Literal Version on my esword :(. can anyone help me?
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