Comments on: What is the best, most accurate translation of the Bible from the original lanugages?

By: Burger.......

Burger....... — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 09:00:59 +0000

The original bible was "the three little bears…."

Thank you for the 2 points
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By: http://www.bible-reviews.com

http://www.bible-reviews.com — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 08:49:59 +0000

Well, in fact this is a sort of passion of mine – finding the most accurate bible translation. I would like to point out first of all that no **objective** evaluation of bible translation accuracy exists or has been applied to even one bible. You can read more (in plain language) on why it is difficult to *objectively* determine the accuracy of a translation here
http://www.bible-reviews.com/topics_accuracy.html
(please excuse the giant buttons – I am slowly renovating the site)

Now – that being said, there *are* **indicators** that we can use to determine the accuracy of a bible translation. Those are **very** briefly discussed here
http://www.bible-reviews.com/topics_accuracy_indicators.html

and I have begun a chart which compares these indicators here
http://www.bible-reviews.com/charts_accuracy.html

Now – I have personally read through several bible versions, and read large portions of several more. In my **subjective, unprofessional but unbiased opinion**, the most accurate English translation at this time is the New Jerusalem Bible. As "evidence" of my lack of bias, the New Jerusalem Bible (NJB) is a Roman Catholic bible – but I am a Fundamentalist Christian.

It so happens that the NJB comes in one of the best scholarly study bibles available (these 2 editions have identical bible text and study notes)
http://www.bibleselector.com/r_njb_ss.html

Look at the "Regular Edition" first. Check out the reviews there at Amazon – they are stellar, and this bible is stellar. I have perused hundreds of bible study reviews at Amazon in my hunt for the perfect study bible. There are other really, really good study bibles – but none paired with a translation as excellent as the NJB.

The DLT edition is rare in the US, but available from UK. It is available in several editions, including expensive leather and cheap laminated paperback. Here are links to Amazon UK if you cannot find them in the U.S.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0232516758?ie=UTF8&tag=wwwjimpettico-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0232516758
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0232516502?ie=UTF8&tag=wwwjimpettico-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0232516502
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0232520771?ie=UTF8&tag=wwwjimpettico-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0232520771

Here is an "old" review of the NJB that I wrote. There are many additional reasons that I still prefer the NJB today over other bibles.
http://www.jimpettis.com/bibles/njb.htm

Finally – here is my huge work-in-progress, the site that guides you step-by-step in selecting the perfect bible. It should at *least* help you to find the perfect bible version, and it might help you to discover the perfect study bible.
http://www.BibleSelector.com

Note: if there are no study bibles listed at that site for the version you want, contact me. I have loads of info on bibles that I have not had time to post to that site, particularly regarding study bibles. I will be happy to help you narrow down your options and answer any questions – just e-mail me.

Jim
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By: † John The Baptist †

† John The Baptist † — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 08:32:59 +0000

Your question is impossible to answer; it is a matter of opinion. There are a NUMBER of websites that have all of the versions mentioned by answerers to this question, and several more, excepting the NWT by JW’s, which is a non-scholarly edition.

Most of these sites have multiple Bible versions and commentaries:

http://www.e-sword.net/index.html
http://www.blueletterbible.org/
http://www.bible-explorer.com/
http://www.biblekeeper.com/
http://www.biblegateway.com/
http://www.carm.org/
http://www.crosswalk.com/
http://bible.oneplace.com/
http://net.bible.org/bible.php

If you are interested in reading about the history of and different early versions of scripture, this may be interesting reading for you: http://mb-soft.com/believe/txc/septuagi.htm

I have about 30 versions loaded on my laptop using E-sword, and one of the things I like about this program is that YOU can pick up to any 4 different versions and display them side by side on the same page, effectively building your own parallel Bible. There are also numerous Bible commentaries, (I think I have about 8 commentaries, you might really enjoy these), dictionaries, and even maps of the Holy land. E-Sword itself is a FREE download, but if you send him a $20 (donation?) he’ll send you a CD with MUCH more on it.

I trust and appreciate this ministry, and I send them $20 monthly, and give the CDs away to those who appreciate them. I hope you find what you’re looking for.

In Christ,
John the Baptist
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By: sean-baker

sean-baker — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 07:44:59 +0000

Check out the New world Translation from Jehovah’s witnesses you can give it a spin online for free, and they are available for a voluntary donation or free if you dont have any money.

http://watchtower.org/e/bible/index.htm
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By: Barney

Barney — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 07:30:59 +0000

Without a doubt, the New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures. Recently on Jeopardy, one of the answers was, "It’s the most accurate translation of the Holy Scriptures." No one got the correct question so Alex Trebek said, "What is the New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures, printed by the Watchtower Bible & Tract Society."
Jason David BeDuhn, the Associate Professor of Religios Studies at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff after comparing several Bible translations also came to this conclusion. The ones he compared included the King James Version (KJV), The Amplified Bible (AB), The Living Bible (LB), The New American Bible (NAB), The New American Standard Bible (NASB), The New International Version (NIV), New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (NWT), The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV), and Today’s English Version (TEV).
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By: Knowledge + Application = Wisdom

Knowledge + Application = Wisdom — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 06:47:59 +0000

Having different Bible versions can be very helpfull. Even though the ideas are pretty much the same, some say it in clearer words that other translations. I particularly like the New World Translation (for it’s clear and modern, easy to read language) but I’m in the process of building up a collection of the most common ones. Comparing your Bible witht he way it is worded in toher versions can be helpfull sometimes.

If you would like to know more about this and other themes, next time Jehovah’s Witness come to your door, ask them for a free Bible study at your convenience. You will never regret all the knowledge you will acquire and remember that what you do with that knowledge is your choice. Knowledge + Application = Wisdom
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http://www.watchtower.org

By: Song

Song — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 06:07:59 +0000

There are lots of good ones. I feel that NIV is the best because it keeps things straightforward but does not dumb them down too much. It uses modern language, and it’s writers take into account all of our most up-to-date understanding of ancient languages, archaeology, and cultural context. The other reason I like it is that the organization which created the NIV has made it into the most languages of all modern translations, making it truly God’s word for everybody instead of just for English speakers.

The King James is the worst of all popular versions, since it is extremely obsolete. It was made in 1711, and uses archaic language, and reflects a lack of understanding about many things the Bible was trying to tell us.
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By: Jamie

Jamie — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 05:34:59 +0000

The first Bible called the Jerome Bible 374 A.D. was translated from copies of copies of the original text. No English Bible can be said to be "best accurate" because there are no vowles in the Hebrew language. Unless you can read Hebrew or Greek and have excess to the original written manuscriptes every Bible from King James and before Geneva, Bishop's Bible and the Tyndale's Bible will be close to original at best..
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By: harry

harry — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 05:11:59 +0000

The New world translation is actually the most accurate to what was originally wrote. :] A survey was conducted, and it has proven to be.
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Jehovah’s Witnesses
A survey site I saw awhile back

By: Robot

Robot — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 04:58:59 +0000

Love.. hope you don’t mind me asking s sub question.

From which exact bible source do translators translate from ? thanks.

I find the "New International version" bible to be easier to read and understand than any other bible.
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