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The King James Bible was created out of the Textus Receptus translation and the Vulgate for most of the New Testament, the Masoretic Text and the Septuagint were used to help translate the Old Testament. To actually translate it, King James set up several committees made out of language scholars to translate the bible into English.
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Did King James the 4th of Scotland rewrite the bible?
No the King James is James the 1st of England. He didn't rewrite the Bible but he instructed translators to translate a new version.
How long did it take King James to translate the bible?
A little over 6 years.
Was King James a king in the Bible?
No, King James was the English king who had the bible translated from latin to english... hence, the King James' version of the bible.
When was the King James Bible adapted?
The King James Bible was adapted in 1611.
Who wrote the King James version of the bible?
King James sought out 54 of the best biblical scholars of the day to translate the bible. 47 men were known for completing the task. They were divided into six groups, each group given a portion of scripture to translate. Every translator translated his section by himself then came together with the other translators of his section to compare their translations. A good book to find out why the KJV has a reputation of being a superior translation to modern bible versions is "Defending The King James Bible" by D.A. Waite.
What passage did Shakespeare translate in the King James Bible?
He did not translate any passages in the KJV Bible.
Did king James translate the first Hebrew Bible?
No. King James didn't translate any bible. He hired biblical scholars to translate the bible. The KJV wasn't the first English bible version. The Bishops bible, the Geneva bible, among others were translated first.
Did King James the 4th of Scotland rewrite the bible?
No the King James is James the 1st of England. He didn't rewrite the Bible but he instructed translators to translate a new version.
How long did it take King James to translate the bible?
A little over 6 years.
Was King James a king in the Bible?
No, King James was the English king who had the bible translated from latin to english... hence, the King James' version of the bible.
When was the King James Bible adapted?
The King James Bible was adapted in 1611.
Who wrote the King James version of the bible?
King James sought out 54 of the best biblical scholars of the day to translate the bible. 47 men were known for completing the task. They were divided into six groups, each group given a portion of scripture to translate. Every translator translated his section by himself then came together with the other translators of his section to compare their translations. A good book to find out why the KJV has a reputation of being a superior translation to modern bible versions is "Defending The King James Bible" by D.A. Waite.
How many times is King James mentioned in the Bible?
The Bible was written long before King James. And his version was not originally called the King James Bible.
Role of King James in Bible?
King James I of England had the Bible translated into English.
Who was King James in the Bible?
King James 1st was responsible for ordering the creation of the King James Version of the Bible which was completed in 1611.
What is the connection between King James I and the Bible?
The King James Version of the bible was commisioned by King James of England back in the 1600's.
Why did king James ask to name bible after his name?
King James authorized the Bible to be written.
