Whats the difference between various bible versions. Today its the center of a debate where critics charge that contemporary translations have changed essential christian doctrines. I havent heard from them since, but dont talk to me about revisions. The new king james version is a revision of the king james version that does not make any alterations on the basis of the greek new testament or hebrew old testament texts established by modern scholarship, but adheres to the readings presumed to underlie the king james version. Again, we must apply the science of textual criticism to the new testament to discover the original wording of the text. The nkjv was commissioned in 1975 by thomas nelson publishers. Browse other questions tagged textualcriticism 1john kjv authenticity or ask your own question.
Is the new king james a mere update of the authorised king james version, or is it a new translation. Testament of the nkjv reference was made to the septuagint the. The new king james version also uses the textus receptus received text for the new testament, just as the king james version had used. However, to claim as kjv only advocates do that the kjv is the sole infallible. New king james version nkjv download the free bible. Many christians are discovering the miracle of gods words in english.
Why are there so many bible translations, and which is the best. Generally speaking, the king james version and its modern counterpart, the new king james version, are wordforword translations. The new testament was published in 1979 and the complete version in 1982. They were able to use their vast knowledge of ancient languages and translation abilities prior to the time when the deadly virus of socalled higher criticism. I understood i dont like the new king james version as a translation, where it seems you meant i dont like the new king james version as a translation. The wordforword versions most accurately follow the hebrew, aramaic and greek texts. Jan 02, 2020 the textus receptus was a manuscript of the bible that was compiled by a man named erasmus in the 1500s a. The necessity of new testament textual criticism in the first century, greek was the international language. While i still preach only from the old king james version, i heartily recommend the new king james bible for study and clarification of archaic english terms. However, nowhere in the bible am i told that only one translation of it is the correct one. This, translation claims to be a revised english edition which will unlock the spiritual treasures found uniquely in the, king james version of the holy scriptures p.
Because of changing conditions, another official revision of the protestant bible in english was needed. Onehundredandthirty respected bible scholars, church leaders, and lay christians worked for seven years with the goal of updating the vocabulary and grammar of the king james version, while preserving the classic style of the of the. In reality, therefore, the new king james version is simply a bridge to the modern versions. This translation was released in 2014 by passio, which is an arm of charisma. That is, the myth that the new king james version and others aka modern king james version like it are nothing more than a continuation of revisions which have periodically been made to the king james version since 1611. I recently purchased a copy of the modern english version of the bible. I misread what you wrote as being against the actual translation vs. The new king james version is a modern version on the bible based on the textus receptus greek and the masoretic hebrew texts it is generally acknowledged that the problems which are associated with the nkjv are not as numerous or as serious as those found in other versions such as the new international version, the revised english bible or the good news bible. The nkjv is by far the best of the modern versions, since it is not based on the. Romans 14 new living translation nlt the danger of criticism. Romans 14 new king james version nkjv the law of liberty. Discover the best new king james christian bibles in best sellers. Nowhere am i told that the king james bible is the best or only holy bible. This is the number one reason people lay down their king james bible.
In contrast, the goal of the new king james version is to preserve and improve the king james version, restoring its originally intended meaning. Highlight or bookmark your favorite verses, make verse images that you can share, and attach public or private notes to bible passages. The greek grammatical construction and word order all have them. All it does is modernize the words of the king james bible, right. In this revised edition of his noteworthy book, james white refutes the claims of those who believe the kjv is the only true translation of the bible. The anglicized edition was originally known as the revised authorized version, but the nkjv title is now used universally. The difference between the king james and the new king james is the difference between day and night. Version, approximately ad 60, and the dead sea scrolls hebrew texts from prechristian and early christian times, discovered in 1947. The king james bible new international version niv. But another believer with a sensitive conscience will eat only vegetables. This translation was released in 2014 by passio, which is an arm of charisma publishing house.
The new king james version nkjv is an english translation of the bible first published in 1982 by thomas nelson. Every new bible that hits the market attacks the king james bible with the flatout lie that the kjb is too hard to understand. The reliability of the new king james version compass distributors. The new king james version is different from most other modern bible versions in that its new testament is based on the received text rather than the modern critical texts.
The anglicized edition was originally known as the revised authorized version, but the nkjv title is now. I mostly read the new testament in greek, but the english bibles i use most often are. Nelson initiates the creation of a new bible translationthe new king james version. How trustworthy is the king james or the new king james bible we. He took the limited number of manuscripts he had access to and compiled them into what eventually became known as the textus receptus.
New king james version translation method although the nkjv uses substantially the same hebrew and greek texts as the original kjv, it indicates where more commonly accepted manuscripts differ. The reign of queen elizabeth had succeeded in imposing a high degree of uniformity upon the church. Another criticism that is sometimes laid against the king james version is that it contains errors. When the psalms speak of the king on davids throne, they speak of the king who is being crowned as in ps 2. The new king james bible was first published in 1979. This is the text that most king james only advocates defend as the true, original text of the greek new testament. Those who move away from the standard king james bible to the new king james are lulled into a sense of security that they have moved merely to an updated and improved king james, but actually they are being brainwashed to be weaned away from the king james and to accept the modern versions. The new king james version is a conservative revision of the king james version that does not make any alterations on the basis of a revised greek or hebrew text, but adheres to the readings presumed to underlie the king james version. However, the failure of the bishops bible to supplant its geneva rival made for a discordant note in the quest for unity.
Waites criticism of the new king james version september, 1995 p. Onehundredandthirty respected bible scholars, church leaders, and lay christians worked for seven years with the goal of updating the vocabulary and grammar of the king james version, while preserving the classic style of the of the 1611 version. Furthermore, in your bedchamber do not curse a king, and in your sleeping rooms do not curse a rich man, for a bird of the heavens will carry the sound and the winged creature will make the matter known. Jul 11, 2015 i recently purchased a copy of the modern english version of the bible.
The king james version is an excellent translation, but many of the recent english translations are better. Why textual criticism is irrelevant to the king james only. The work on the new king james version nkjv took seven years to complete. The king james and subsequent versions the king james authorized version.
They are readily found in most bookstores or on the internet. Thus, one can now buy a greek new testament designed to mirror the exact greek behind each word of the king james version, even though no such text existed anywhere on earth in 1611 when the kjv was produced. The amplified bible is no better than the new international version niv, or better yet. The greek grammatical construction and word order all have them affirming.
They proclaim his status as the lords anointed and declare what the lord will accomplish through him and his dynasty. The niv, the new english bible, and other modern translations are completely new translations, and each is aimed at replacing the king james version as the standard for the englishspeaking world. Without doubt, the king james version of the bible has been the most influential translation in the english speaking world. Therefore, textual criticism of the new testament is also necessary for. The books of the new testament were originally written in the common greek of the day called koine.
Today, we do not possess the autographs originals of the various new testament books. It is clear the nkjv made thomas nelson publishers a lot of money. An examination of the new king james version, part 1. The king james version has remained in the hearts of the englishspeaking world for the last 400 years, helping untold numbers to. As with all recognized translations of the bible, the kjv does indeed communicate the essentials of the gospel of jesus christ. The kjv was printed continuously, and with the absence of any other new translations, it eventually became the default english bible later in the seventeenth century. In 1975, thomas nelson publishers commissioned of the most esteemed bible scholars, church leaders, and lay christians to produce an entirely new, modern translation of scripture.
New king james version nkjv download the free bible app. Bible versions the nkjv was commissioned in 1975 by thomas nelson publishers. Judges 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Their product, the king james version of the bible, has been, until just recently, the universal standard for bible believing christians of the english speaking world. Apr 05, 2016 the new king james version more than 60 million copies sold.
If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of god, or whether i speak of myself. The textus receptus was a manuscript of the bible that was compiled by a man named erasmus in the 1500s a. Donating a portion of profits to world vision, we are helping to eradicate poverty and preventable deaths among children. This is significant because the rsv was roundly criticized by fundamentalists and evangelicals alike. They all claim that the king james bible is too archaic. The new king james version is not an improvement over the king james and is not merely another slight revision after the fashion of earlier revisions.
Nkjv, gift bible, imitation leather, brown, red letter. However, the failure of the bishops bible to supplant its. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon kindle store best sellers. The following table compares the biblical new testament in particular writings along these same points of interest 1. Pastors approve it, scholars promote it, but the nkjv is a wolf in sheeps clothing. English version that follows the sentence structure of the 1611 authorized version av as closely as possibleto transfer the elizabethan word forms into twentieth century english. Thomas nelson bibles is giving back through the gods word in action program. Thus, the new king james version is simply a bridge to the modern versions. King james bible who, being in the form of god, thought it not robbery to be equal with god. There is evidence for use of these sources in the margins of the old testament. The textus receptus is the textual basis behind the king james version and new king james version. Oddly enough, neither the king james version nor the new king james version are accurate in their translation of krisis in this verse, which simply means a. Nick sayers of byron bay, australia, under the auspices of textus receptus pty. Nov 03, 2017 the new king james bible new testament.
Why jesus cannot use the new king james version jack mcelroy. It is a deadly version because its editors have succeeded in deceiving the body of christ on two main. Jan 02, 2020 new king james version translation method although the nkjv uses substantially the same hebrew and greek texts as the original kjv, it indicates where more commonly accepted manuscripts differ. There is no verse that tells me how god will preserve his word, so. International childrens bible new century version new king james version. The many false bible versions since 1881 on the market today three different lists.
Now i dont need a phd post hole digger to see whats wrong with this picture. The king james version has been trusted by christians for generations. Jan 08, 2015 thus, the new king james version is simply a bridge to the modern versions. Sep 20, 2018 none of the english translations ive looked at including king james, new king james, revised standard, new english bible, living bible, new international version, amplified bible have an a in front of god in the last phrase of john 1. It is estimated that up to 160,000,000 english speaking christians still use the king james version as their primary source of scripture reading. The oldest new testament manuscript we have may be 100 years older than the next oldest, but the fact remains that whatever we do have was written centuries after christ in any case. The new testament was published in 1979, the psalms in 1980, and the full bible in 1982. First, i want to affirm with all evangelical christians that the bible is the word of god, inerrant, inspired, and our final authority for faith and life. Speaking, evil not judging gossip abraham, new testament references injury slander backbiting speech. What is wrong with the new king james version nkjv.
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