Oftentimes, the first time we learn something becomes the baseline for anything related to that skill or knowledge. Choosing the best bible available allows one to set the best foundation for a lifetime of learning. This message provides litmus tests to determine very quickly if a bible is worth your time. I also recommend the most accurate and readable translation I know of and why. The written Word is primarily how God has chosen to communicate with us and the only way for us to determine false teachings. Please watch this presentation and allow me to help you choose the best bible with which to start or continue your walk.
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— Chris (@Messianic73) December 13, 2023
We agree (almost?) totally. My favorite translation is the NASB, but I carry an RSV that belonged to my dad in which he made copious notes and I’ve made many more. He was a Southern Baptist Sunday School teacher and deacon for as long as I knew him, but he helped start me searching for the truth when he pointed out to me that “once saved, always saved” is not a biblical doctrine. However, I do NOT like translations that purposely lie, such as the NIV, changing “hebraisti” and “hebraidi” to “Aramaic.” And “Lucifer” in the KJV has the entire world thinking that that’s the devil’s name, as well as “ha-satan” (the adversary). A proper name would not be preceded by the definite article.
I feel that the absolute best way to read the Bible would be in the as-near-as-possible original Hebrew and Greek, but both of them are extremely difficult languages to master. Interlinear versions are great, especially if they give Strong’s numbers with the words.
I’ve been trying to learn Hebrew on my own for about 40 years, but, without much formal training, it’s really hard. For those in these circumstances, I offer some of the work I’ve done. Beginning with the free online Hebrew Names Version of the World English Bible, I’ve started the Hebrew Names Plus Version, adding, besides Hebrew names, many Hebrew words replacing English words which most people who are familiar with the Scriptures will recognize. I also have a Glossary to explain many of the Hebrew words. I’ve completed the Torah, the N’vi’im (except for Joshua, Judges, Samuel, and Kings), and the B’rit Chadashah, plus the K’tuvim of Daniel and Lamentations.
Shabbat Shalom,
Yochanan