Which translation of the bible you read?

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For example you have King James, New King James, NIV, ESV, NLT, CSB, etc. Thought I post something since I been gone for a while.

Whichever one my opponent is citing.

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When I’m doing my own research, I mostly use the NRSV (New Revised Standard Version) or the NRSVUE (Updated Edition). It’s the edition preferred by most scholars. Of course, it’s fun to compare translations, too. There’s a lot of weird stuff to be found when doing so.

I found the following video informative:

“What Is the Best Bible Translation?”

King James Version.

This can be a sensitive subject for some. Here is an interesting link that describes some of the issues surrounding translations. I use the KJV as a starting point. I find the Wuest, Amplified, and Young's literal translations helpful as well.

https://christianpioneer.com/blogarchieve/blog257.htm

I appreciate the web sites some maintain that give extra insight into some of the Greek and Hebrew words. For example the statement "blessed are the poor in spirit" makes one curious about the word translated "poor" there was another word for "poor" that meant someone who had to work for a living. However, this word meant destitute. Interestingly it was supposed to be the sound made when spitting on someone (as if the poor needed anything more bad to happen to them). One can begin to picture a person with no hope in this world being unencumbered to trust in what God can provide.

For anyone interested in bible study, I would suggest the free software esword. This allows the comparison of different translations as well as bible dictionaries.

I do use the KJV most as I like the historical authentic aspect, but I do use NIV at times as well as the Psalms some of the wording I graviate to them more. NIV have a New Testament version for those with special needs.

For example Pslam 56 which I like NIV-
"All day long they twist my words; all their schemes are for my ruin"

KJV Psalm 56-
.Every day they wrest my words: all their thoughts are against me for evil.

I used the Good News translation to be able to read through it quickly and enjoy it. It is also widely available. There are some inaccuracies here and there, as with all translations. If I am arguing Numbers 5:27, then I will go with the New International Version. If you want precision, then you can look up the interlinear translation.

New King James
I always liked the old timey prose of KJV, and NKJV keeps that while fixing many of the infamous translation issues.

I was raised with King James Bible. My grandpa swore by it.

Nowadays, I know it's not the most accurate translation. But also, I don't believe anymore, so... meh.

I have always read the Living Bible.

Christianity in and of itself doesn't bother me, but too many pastors focus almost exclusively on politics and purity.

^ The Living Bible or the New Living Bible? There’s a massive difference between the two although I wouldn’t recommend either to be honest. The Living Bible is a very biased paraphrase, not a translation.

One litmus test that I've heard is that if Isaiah 7:14 contains the word "virgin," then consign it to the flames.

I only use the Douay-Rheims Bible.

I read the New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition.

I understand that there is no such thing as a perfect translation, but I just wanted to use a translation that is generally recognised as being good and not specifically biased for or against any denomination.

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When I’m doing my own research, I mostly use the NRSV (New Revised Standard Version) or the NRSVUE (Updated Edition). It’s the edition preferred by most scholars. Of course, it’s fun to compare translations, too. There’s a lot of weird stuff to be found when doing so.

Same!