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Unless you agree with "King James only-isim", there is no "best" version of The Bible. Modern versions each can show a slightly different take translating the original Bible manuscripts and it is often best to read multiple versions of a scripture to discover the most insight on the meaning of the original.
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The greek and Hebrew are the most reliable versions we have today. If you are talking about English translations then there are several good ones.
There are three types of bible translations
word for word-(Nasb, KJV, NKJV) these translate each word into English separately. They are generally seen as the best for study but can be more difficult to read.
Thought for thought-(NIV, RSV) these are a balanced approach. They translate whole thoughts at a time arranging for modern grammar and they try to capture the ideas as a whole. They are accurate enough for study and readable. If their is a question, it is generally better to go with the word for word but these are great for daily reading.
Paraphrased or poetic-(the message, the living bible) These try to rework the bible into stories or modern English. They focus on readability at the cost of accuracy. They can be helpful but should be avoided for study purposes. They are great for small children.
The best version of the Hebrew Bible is the Hebrew Bible in its original language, together with the classical commentaries, which is collectively called the Mikraot Gedolot, found in any Jewish bookstore. Translations, no matter by whom, invariably lose the great majority of the meaning.
If you must use English, I would suggest Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan's The Living Torah.
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What is the best version of the Bible?
The best bible is the ASV, but that is an expensive bible, the next one is the NASB. One of these bibles will be good.
Where can you find the best website for the King James version of the Bible?
Biblegateway.com You can select almost any version of the bible you like. Enjoy
What is the best bible version for kids age 7?
the best bible for a 7 yr old would be: The New Bible In Pictures For Little Eyes
What is the best bible to buy?
The New International Version, NIV ,Holy Bible and the New King James Version Holy Bible, NKJV ,are both considered quality translations.
What is the best recommended Bible?
KJV,, The King James Version
What is nw version of the bible?
The New International Version of the Bible NIV and the New King James Version of the Bible NKJV.
What best selling book did James VI have translated from Latin to English?
The Bible. The translated version is what we know of as the King James' Version today.
List of different versions of the bible?
King James Version New International Version Revised Standard Version The Living Bible New Living Translation World English Bible New King James Version New International Readers Editions American Standard Version New American Standard Version Young's Literal Translation Plain English Bible New English Bible Amplified Bible Basic English Bible Translator's NT 20th Century Bible Modern King James Version The Message New Jerusalem Bible Hebrew Names Version of World English Bible Contemporary English Version English Version for the Death Good News Version New Century Version New Revised Standard Version J. B. Phillips New Testament, modern English
What is the best loved and most widely used English translation of the bible?
Many would say the King James Version, also called the Authorized Version.
When was Lü Zhenzhong's version of the Bible created?
Lü Zhenzhong's version of the Bible was created in 1970.
Does presbyterians go by the King James Version of the Bible?
They use it but it is not the only version of the Bible they use.
Did any other version of the Bible exist before the King James Version?
Yes, there were six other English versions of The Bible prior to the King James version. They were, in order of oldest to the most recent, the Tyndale Bible, the Coverdale Bible, the Matthew Bible, the Gret Bible, the Geneva Bible, and the Bishops Bible.
