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Language changes over time as word meanings change or become archaic, making it difficult for the present day reader to understand. Thankfully, today there are more than 60 English-language versions available. These then can be divide them into three broad types: word-for-word, meaning-to-meaning (also called thought-for-thought) and paraphrased. Usually a particular Bible version will explain, on its introductory pages, which approach was used in preparing it.
Word-for word: these versions are generally considered the most accurate following the Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek texts. Generally speaking, the King James Version and its modern counterpart, the New King James Version, are word-for-word translations.
Meaning for meaning: Can be valuable in putting the Scriptures into more understandable wording. For most readers today these versions explain scriptural points, archaic figure of speech - idioms of the times - more clearly. So, when the text is not clear, many times a modern meaning-to-meaning translation can help. The Revised English Bible, Good News Bible and New Living Translation are other popular meaning-to-meaning translations.
Paraphrased: translators here take considerable 'poetic license' and the reader should be careful when solely relying upon it for scriptural meaning. However, paraphrased versions may be consulted to help a reader better grasp the story flow but again should not be relied on exclusively to establish doctrine. They should be considered inadequate sources for accurately determining the meaning of any text. The Living Bible or The Message, are examples of Paraphrased Bibles.
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What has the author Henry Barker written?
Henry Barker has written: 'English Bible versions' -- subject(s): Bible, Versions
How many versions of the Bible were printed in 2007?
there was 700 versions printed in 2007
Which Bible versions are not subject to copyright?
The Bible versions that are public domain are the following: BBE (Bible in Basic English), KJV (King James Version), WEB (World English Bible), ASV (American Standard Bible of 1901), and the NET Bible.
Where can you find old versions of the Bible oline?
Below is a link to the KJV Bible.
What Bible is written in plain terms?
They are called 'simple to read' versions. If you are young, there are children's versions.
What has the author Lewis Frederick Lupton written?
Lewis Frederick Lupton has written: 'The quarrel' -- subject(s): Bible, History, Versions 'Bethlehem to Lindisfarne' -- subject(s): Bible, Septuagint, Versions 'Love' -- subject(s): Bible, Biography, Geneva, Nobility, Versions 'Faith' -- subject(s): Bible 'Truth' -- subject(s): Bible, History 'Wyclif's wicket' 'Reform' -- subject(s): Bible, History 'Miles Coverdale' -- subject(s): Bible 'Endurance' -- subject(s): Bible, Biography, Bishops, Church of England, Geneva, Versions 'Welcome joy' -- subject(s): Bible, History 'Tyndale, the martyr' -- subject(s): Bible, Biography, History, Reformation, Versions
How would you get an Arabic version of the Bible?
There are many sites that you may refer to for getting Arabic versions of the Bible and Audio versions also. A link below is an example.
How many pages of Bible is?
There are no specific number of pages , because the pages differ from bible to bible as there are different versions and types of bible.
Who is the only person mentioned in the Bible as having worn gloves?
Of the several translational versions I checked (KJV, NKJV, NLV, NIV, RSLV), the term 'gloves' does not appear.
What other versions of the bible are available other than the ESV bible?
There are many other versions of the bible other than the English Standard Version. These include The New World Translation and The King James Version.
Who was the author of the American Standard Version of the bible?
You can find data concerning various bible versions at the American bible society
What are the merits of the different Bible versions?
The King James Bible is the most accredited and one of the oldest.
