What version of the Holy Bible do you use most often, and why?
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07-12-02, 01:07 PM
Silja
I use mainly the International Version, but also have a Gideon's Bible, a street-slang version and a German bible.

07-13-02, 12:46 PM
Sarai
I tend to use the Oxford Study Bible (Revised English Bible with the Apocrypha).

07-17-02, 05:37 PM
Weeful
I use the Today's New International Version. It's the most recent translation in English (published this year).

I use it because it retains the virtues of the NIV and is gender-inclusive. Thus, it speaks in contemporary idiom. With a translation like this available, I can't imagine why some people still insist on the KJV.

Grace and peace,

Weeful

07-19-02, 06:47 PM
mahal
I used the RSV, but I reference many others. I rely most on Tenach with a Hebrew side and an English side.

07-19-02, 07:15 PM
rekaburb
CEV has made the word so much easier for me to understand.

08-02-02, 01:35 PM
VelvetVoice
I use a New King James version most oftem, I received it as a gift from my church when I was baptized. I started reading the Bible at age 19, and I bought a New American Standard version. I have an NIV, KJV, a Catholic Bible (Today's English Version) and two disk versions. I also have several little pocket Bibles, one of which I gave to someone and I hope it finds at least a little bit of use, even as a sentimental trinket. I have a borrowed copy of the Amplified Bible, which I am using in my study of John. Can't wait for Heaven, when all this stuff will be downloaded directly into my brain!

08-02-02, 01:55 PM
juanruiz
I use the JTS Torah Commentary series for the OT.
The Jesus Seminar Gospels and Schonfield's NT. I also consult the Anchor Bible series. Coincidentally, I have a small pocket text I find myself reading more than the rest, especially John.

08-03-02, 10:02 AM
Airedale
I most generally use the NIV, NOT the gender-inclusive, for I celebrate Scripture's emphasis upon mankind. cool

I also use Hebrew and Greek Interlinears to check the original language against translations. I have a pocket NT Revised Berkeley Version, which has unique wording at times (e.g., "But faith is the assurance of what is hoped for, a conviction of unseen realities"..... Hebrews 11:1).

Paraphrases like The Living Bible and The Message are profitable when one is going for an easy overview.

I have access to many other translations for comparison/contrast purposes.

Airedale

08-15-02, 06:51 AM
Sandy
I usually use the King James version, because I like the way it flows poetically, also all words added by the translators are in italics. I like the NIV for the old Test. as it is easier to read.

08-15-02, 03:12 PM
Bibleman
The Bible translation I was for my personal study is The New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures published by Jehovah's Witnesses. I do so because it is an accurate translation of the original Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek languages, in easy to understand modern English.

In the ministry I frequently use the King James Version, because this is the most widely accepted translation. The point is not the translation, but the message.

11-12-02, 10:43 AM
butter
I too use the New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures.

11-27-02, 01:28 PM
juanruiz

quote:Originally posted by juanruiz:
I use the JTS Torah Commentary series for the OT.
The Jesus Seminar Gospels and Schonfield's NT. I also consult the Anchor Bible series. Coincidentally, I have a small pocket text I find myself reading more than the rest, especially John.



To these I should add the 12 volume "The Interpreter's Bible" which I just bought along with the 5 volume The Interpreter's Dictionary of the Bible."
12-08-02, 04:16 PM
Leppi
I read the original hebrew. i understand hebrew better than english so it's easier for me that way.
-yafa

12-13-02, 12:19 AM
vedere
Must be a little behind the times; this is the first I've heard of The Interpreter's Bible.

I use seven different versions of the Bible, sticking primarily to the NIV (non-gender inckusive) and the JNT because pastors of two churches I attend use them. It is easier to follow their sermons when they are quoting Scriptures.

Falling into this thread is a very sad reminder that Loone was buried three months ago, and is still very much missed.

12-16-02, 06:49 PM
Kirby Lynn
I use the New International Version--to me, it just makes the most sense.

I'm looking in to purchasing a Zondervan NIV Student Bible--they were promoting them at the Newsboys concert I went to, and they gave out a copy of Romans from the student bible. Everything is explained so clearly! Sadly, my car (that I don't have) fund doesn't leave much room for a $40-ish Bible, especially since I already have a "normal" Bible that's fulfilling its purpose just fine. Oh, the woes of not having a real job...

12-26-02, 01:27 AM
stanbee
Do you read Targum? Masoretic texts in modern Hebrew?

Also, are you knowledgeable about orthodox customs?

Particularly:

Why were the lame and blind excluded from worshipping in the Ancient Temple? When did this change?

Is it true there are prayers in thanks for the eliminatory processes, including afflatus?

Is there a special ceremomial sheet used on the wedding night between the bride and groom?

The origins of Lamed Vov Tzadikim (thirty aix men? Biblical or?

Just some things I am interested in learning about. No agenda intended.

01-08-03, 06:05 PM
Leppi
Dear stanbee, here are the answers to some of your questions.

Do you read Targum? Masoretic texts in modern Hebrew?

Yes I do.

Also, are you knowledgeable about orthodox customs?

I was raised orthodox and still am orthodox, and I am familiar with most orthdox coustems. I used to be modern orthodox, now I am litvish/misnagdi.

Particularly:

Why were the lame and blind excluded from worshipping in the Ancient Temple? When did this change?

I am not sure exactly what you are talking about. I never heard of the lame or the blind being excluded from worshiping. what I do know, is that if that a levite or a preist was lame or blind he was not allowed to work there. He was still allowed to worship though.

Is it true there are prayers in thanks for the eliminatory processes, including afflatus?

I do not know. i am going to ask my rav/rabbi and get back to you on it.

Is there a special ceremomial sheet used on the wedding night between the bride and groom?

No there isn't. This is a common error that in yiddish is refered to as a bubamayse(untrue tale). It is actually halachicly wrong to have a sheet in between.

The origins of Lamed Vov Tzadikim (thirty six men? Biblical or?

The lamed vav tzadikim are part of kabbalah. They are never mentioned in the actual five books of Moses.

01-08-03, 06:13 PM
Leppi

quote:Originally posted by stanbee:
Is it true there are prayers in thanks for the eliminatory processes, including afflatus?



I looked up the word eliminatory in the dictionary and I couldn't find it so I am not so sure what you mean. If you mean alimentary then yes there is. If you mean as in eliminate, then once again yes there is. I just spoke to my rabbi and there is no prayer though for afflatus.

01-08-03, 09:11 PM
DvdGStwrt
I have a KJV Copy Right here, next to 'Puter.

I often use the Bible Gateway ( http://biblegateway.com/) to cross check and look at other translations.

I also copy and paste from the Bible Gateway when making posts. Then I prefer to use the NIV - one because it is the first selection and two, it is in modern english and a bit more easier to read.

David

01-19-03, 03:46 AM
GOVOLS
What version of the Holy Bible do you use most often...
Any time that you are studying the word of God, you need to be extremely careful. There are so many variations of the Bible out there today, that if you are not careful you could be misled. I have been studying the word for over 10 years now and can tell you that from my own experience, the KJV is the way to go. In changing the verbage, the newer translations sometimes actually change Gods message. If you insist on using a newer version I would also recommend using the KJV, just to stay with Gods word.

01-24-03, 01:41 AM
stanbee
Thanks, Yafa

"eliminatory" from "to eliminate" to excrete, as, a bodily function. Sorry it took so long to get back.

01-24-03, 08:36 AM
Leppi
Yes stanbee there is. It is a prayer known as Asher Yatzar.

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