Let's Talk About Bible Translation!

We got our Bible from the available manuscripts written in Greek language. We should be thankful that there were those sincere people who endeavored to translate those Greek manuscripts into English as well as to different languages of this world. If not, none of us (except those Greeks speaking themselves) will be reading the Bible today. The next question will be, which translation is correct? If you mean 100% correct, then I would say that, No perfect translation has ever been made. Simply because of language barriers. The solution is not on which translation you use but by trying to go an extra mile in comparing different English translations. Furthermore, if you are still serious (Bible student) enough, we should try to go to the Hebrew and Greek meaning as inspired. Our aim should be the consistency and harmony of the whole Bible.

We do not have the original Scriptures at this time. They may still be buried somewhere, so at this time we have to be happy with translations, especially since most of us know practically nothing about Hebrew and Greek. I agree that any translation that we use and read is good and better than not reading the Bible daily. However in time, we come to realize that some translations are better than others. I like to use many and I'm thankful that I have quite a few at home and can access others online. It beats having to go to the library to look things up. Let's all keep reading the Bible daily, regardless of translation. Let's get a few and compare as we want to know the truth as close as possible. Why should we read the Bible daily? Why do we eat daily? Matthew 4:4 King James Version (KJV) 4 But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.

It is the one that is not easily misunderstood and which others can misinterpret . Also the one that no one can use the wrong way. It is easy for a Christian to understand even when a phrase can be a little off but if an atheist reads that same phrase he gets a different meaning then what God intended.

The way to tell if a bible translation is correct is to examine that bible and does it tell who God is, What is his will? There are so many translations but many of them don't tell all the facts about God. Like one What is his name? that is only in some bible translations. Second knowing his will for the earth is very important to know and their are many bibles that don't explain what that will is. I would never listen to a preacher or a prophet when they say this bible is the true translation. I would pray to God for help understanding, and search out those scriptures to see if its the true translation.

For me, the best translation is whichever gives you the explanation you wish to receive. At home we own King James, NIV, Tagalog & Cebuano. But when I started to read and learn about the Bible, I got better understanding using the NIV so for me it's the best translation. While I noticed my sister prefers to use KJ because for her it gives her better understanding of the Word too. =D haha true. it depends on the reader :) thanks for asking btw ;)

Historically, King James Bible version is the only English translation that I've seen to be the most accurate. Due to the Old English that was used for KHJ, I sometimes use modern English translations such as the NIV. If in case the versions I use contradict with each other, KJV is to where I rely. http://www.chick.com/ask/articles/1john57.asp is a good explanation.

Thanks a ton for posting this discussion. Yes u are absolutely right, i totally agree with what Evangelist had said. Leaving aside the translation, what is more important is whether the teachings of Bible are being properly grabbed by the people or not. We should always prefer that translation that will help us understand what is there behind all the sayings in Bible. What say?