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The one most accurate to the original anyways? Preferably in english,so thi can read it?

I know in the 1500's or 1600's King James changed some things which leaves me to wonder, what's the more or most accurate translation that I can read?

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Help please?

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King James straight up removed books of the Bible that he didn't agree with in his version, from what I understand.

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What do you need it for, specifically?

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idk what's most accurate but I like ESV.

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andri_g posted...

What do you need it for, specifically?

I just want to read my religious book in the most accurate, truthful way possible. I got a (nasb) New American Standard Bible a with twice amount of pages, best or most accurate translation I can find according to the book store


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Yeah I think NASB is the most literal version, but it might not read as well "off the tounge" compared to other versions that keep the meaning but might change a few words here or there.

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ESV or NIV is probably your best bet.

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itachi15243 posted...

to the original anyways?

Oh boy. I feel like youre in for some major disappointment.

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NASB and ESV tend to be considered the most accurate from what I've seen, and from what I've researched. I personally gravitated to the NASB first so have mostly stuck with that, but ESV comes up in these conversations for a reason. Either are good picks.

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NRSV is the gold standard.

https://www.amazon.com/Apocryphal-Deuterocanonical-Revised-Standard-Version/dp/1585160393

Or if you would prefer one with tons of annotations:

https://www.amazon.com/New-Oxford-Annotated-Bible-Apocrypha/dp/0190276088

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Why you guys such book nerds. bible means book this is a humorous observation

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people seem to have a problem with each version

I have a King James version, which some consider the most "poetic" obviously but might be turned off by the old-timey wording

to each his own

it's tough translating to English from Greek from Hebrew.

New American Standard Bible. It doesnt remove books of the Bible most others removes like Maccabees 1 and 2.

None. Translations all have flaws. You should learn ancient Greek and Aramaic if you really want to know what the Bible says. Even then you'll be working with reproductions of the original texts.

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Returning_CEmen posted...

New American Standard Bible. It doesnt remove books of the Bible most others removes like Maccabees 1 and 2.

In fairness, it's possible to get a King James Version Bible with the Apocrypha or at least a separate volume of them.

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When it comes to the bible. "accurate" is a moving goalpost. I do like the Catholic Study Bible because it at least has most/all the books (the Apocrypha). Having said that, there are many verses and passages still in dispute.

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brestugo posted...

When it comes to the bible. "accurate" is a moving goalpost. I do like the Catholic Study Bible because it at least has most/all the books (the Apocrypha). Having said that, there are many verses and passages still in dispute.

Do chances go up for this endeavor of finding the most accurate bible if I start learning some older languages?

What would I have to learn to get a real good grasp on a really old and accurate bible?

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NRSV or ESV

its actually cool to compare them when you remember the other one uses a different word during a certain part

Sariana21 posted...

None. Translations all have flaws.

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itachi15243 posted...

What would I have to learn to get a real good grasp on a really old and accurate bible?

Start with The Message, using it to work backwards and to deconstruct/reconstruct each passage. When you're done, or life takes over, stop.

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