Why are there so many different Bible translations, and which ones should we use? | UNLEARN the lies
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- There are approximately 900 English translations and paraphrases of the Bible. Never at any time in history have we had such an overabundance of Bible versions to choose from. This presents us with the unique problem of which translation to use. I hope this video helps clear up some of the confusion about Bible translations.
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I started with the NKJV however I transitioned to NASB 1995. Excellent video I wasn’t expecting this. I am blessed by this video.
you guys do a great job of delivering your message, very thoughtful, researched, and well said... i haven’t heard the first “ um” in any of your videos... great job
I use to struggle with this a lot along with hearing it as an excuse from lukewarm and non-believers. I thank God because he knew what he was doing. Two scriptures tell us everything we need to know for the Bible in whole. John 5:39 "You search the Scriptures, for in them you think you have eternal life; and these are they which testify of Me. Also Matthew 24:35 Heaven and Earth will pass away but my Words will never pass away. In summary, everything in the Bible points to Jesus no matter the scripture or translation second his Word will always be there. To conclude no matter the translation the message is still the same God came down as man, died, resurrected so that we may have eternal life.
Dee P.... and That, Includes the Old Testament as well, especially the Torah. Blessings to you & all.
I was not expecting a valid presentation having listened to so many who have presented the Textus Receptus in a subordinate manner. Thank you for a responsible dealing with this subject.
Excellent work, Lex. I've seen 2 hour teachings on this subject that didn't explain it as well. Excellent -- and all in less than 15 minutes. I can recommend this to friends who want a solid, concise, and honest answer about the translations -- especially those who get glassy-eyed by "professors" who ruminate over arcane concepts. Thank you.
I have been wondering about this recently thanks Lex
I've been looking for this information for my whole life....I will be following. Thank you and bless you.
Btw many thanks for this intense video filled with alot of heady but necessary info...much respect my Brother...boise, idaho
Many thanks to you Lex for doing this video. Just what I was looking for🙏😇☺
Your knowledge and insight is very helpful for me in my newly founded walk in Christianity, thanks!
Still Thousand Errors in the whole World of all the Bible Books
So maybe don't watch videos about something you don't believe in? What s genius
@@hayohayo2392 There is not a power that is not given by God. Through providence God raised up the most powerful nation there ever was or will be, the U.S.A., and in its infancy it was given the preserved word of God; “Robert Aitken, a Philadelphia printer, was the first to publish the first American edition of the K.J.V. New Testament in 1781 and the K.J.V. Old Testament in 1782, omitting the Apocrypha. On completion, he petitioned and received from the Congress of the Confederation, an official endorsement that Aitken added to the binding of his Bibles, to assure colonists that they were buying a non-royalist edition: “Resolved, that the United States in Congress assembled… recommend this edition of the Bible to the inhabitants of the United States and hereby authorize him to publish this recommendation.” As a result, the Aitken Bible is often referred to as “The Bible of the Revolution.” The nation was given the KJV, not the dead sea scrolls, not the book of Enoch, not Hebrew books etc. but only the KJV. If God wanted us to understand his word in Hebrew he would have raised this nation up speaking Hebrew. Back in the 1600’s God saw to it that the certain scriptures were translated into English “KJ bible” and was put into print so that all could read for themselves the truth that is in the scriptures. God did this because he knew that he would bring about this powerful nation [U.S.A. and the English language] of ours to lead the world. The scriptures were written by apostles and prophets inspired by God through the Holy Ghost. The compilation and translation to English was also done by the direction of God through the Holy Ghost and he did not make any mistakes, i.e., the fourth horse being “pale” was no mistake, the horse is not green.
In Greek mythology, the name Chloris (Khloris Χλωρίς, from khloros χλωρός, meaning "greenish-yellow," "pale green," "pale," "pallid" or "fresh") appears...
Pallid 1. pale; faint or deficient in color; wan: a pallid countenance.
People say that they believe that scripture was written by the direction of God and the Holy Ghost, which is true. But what you people don’t seem to realize is that the compilation and translation of the bible (KJV) was also done by the direction of God and the Holy Ghost. If the bible was written and compiled by men of opinion and perspective and translated by incompetent translators then you might as well throw it in the trash. The prophets were told what to write and how to write it.
The nation was given the symbol of the Eagle, 37 … Wheresoever the body is, thither will the eagles be gathered together. Luke 17:37 (KJV), the body being the church, the body of Christ. The nation has the motto and preamble “in God we trust” and “one nation under God”. This greatest and most powerful nation. the U.S.A., has been given the last and best chance to lead the world to heaven on earth or destruction. But like all other nations of power before it (symbolic Israels) the U.S. has chosen destruction and is now the great “liar” saying “in God we trust” and “one nation under God”, it is now the conglomerate of the dragon, beast, false prophet, and harlot, it is Satan loosed from the pit, 7 And when the thousand years are expired, Satan shall be loosed out of his prison,
8 And shall go out to deceive the nations which are in the four quarters of the earth Rev 20:7-8 (KJV).
And yet no one seems to know of or speak of a very clear fulfillment of prophecy in our recent history. We (U.S.A.) are the ones who brought down fire from heaven in Aug. of 1945 and we are the ones that gave life to the image of the beast in May of 1948. Rev 13:13-15 (KJV).
May God have mercy on his children. Amen
@@a-aron6724 what do you even mean bru, he's a new Christian
This video is very detailed, careful, and useful. Thank you Lex, Yah is working through your rest in Him. Shalom.
I'm only at the beginning thank you Brother God bless
Every student of the word of God should also equip themselves with a Strong's Concordance. This book gives you every word in the Bible in their original Greek or Hebrew along with their respective meanings. It is also very helpful.
Excellent teaching. Thank you for your dedication to help us UNLEARN the lies!
Excellent study! I thoroughly enjoyed this!
Very good work, well done. Thank you for the information.
Very nice video! Thank you. I personally prefer the NKJV in English as well and agree with your reasoning and conclusions. Blessings to your ministry.
Personally- I simply don’t rely on any one translation.
In my home I have a KJV, NLT, CJB, NKJV, eth-Cepher, and a Hebrew version of the Torah with translation and commentary. I also bought a Strong’s concordance and a Strong’s Hebrew Dictionary.
On my phone I use the Blue Letter Bible app and read mostly from the NASB parallel with the WLC/WH OR WLC/MGNT.
I have learned to read Biblical Hebrew because I desired to know what IT said, and not what man said. It certainly helps.
The problem is, people want to rely on one translation, and just read it as written. That is not “studying” the scriptures. Studying is cross-referencing, looking at words, studying context, etc.... and sadly this is a lost art. I encourage you all to dig deep. YHWH will reveal His wisdom to those who diligently seek it. :)
Proverbs 25:2 (NASB)
It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, But the glory of kings is to search out a matter.
The Septuagint is just the Greek translation of the Old Testament, so yes, He quoted from the Old Testament. But doubtful He spoke Greek while He walked on earth.
The Septuagint is helpful in defining New Testament terms by their use from the Hebrew translations, however. For instance:
Harpazo (which most bibles translate as “taken”) is the word people use to justify a “rapture” to heaven.
However, the prophet Elijah was “Harpazo”ed, in order that Elisha’s ministry would start. Elijah was not raptured to heaven, though. Jehoshaphat was king when Elijah was “Harpazo”ed, and His son Jehoram became king after him, and ruled unrighteously. Around ten years after Elijah was “harpazo”ed, Jehoram received a letter from Elijah telling him that he was doing a crappy job At being king. Clearly, Elijah wasn’t taken to heaven, only into the sky- where he was moved supernaturally to a different place.
Also, Phillip was “Harpazo”ed away from the Ethiopian Eunich after the Eunich was baptized. He wasn’t taken to heaven, he was just _taken_ somewhere else.
In short, each translation has usefulness. That’s why I don’t rely on just one ;)
Apples, Oranges and Pears it was not acceptable for the Torah to have been read in synagogues in any language other than Hebrew... so they may be older manuscripts, but there are also very strict rules about copying the Hebrew texts and very few errors in the Hebrew texts. So we can be sure even the younger Hebrew texts will have exactly the same content as the older. Thencompare that to a _translation_ and things can be... well, lost in translation. The Hebrew is far more reliable for content than the Greek, but the Septuagint is helpful in carrying Hebrew themes through the New Testament Greek.
What version of the Hebrew version of the Torah with translation and commentary?
Angel Casillas, Jr the one I have is the one by Richard Elliott Friedman, and we have it mostly so that we have a physical copy of the Hebrew Torah in our home (never know when internet will no longer work), but on my phone I use both the majority text and the Wescott and Hort Hebrew. To be honest I haven’t read much of the commentary, since the writer doesn’t know the Messiah- I simply use it as a physical Hebrew reference. Hope that helps.
@@elizabethprov2894 thank you for help..
Thank you so much for this video! I wish I would have seen this a long time ago. It helps toward putting the many different versions into a more clear perspective.
"Dreamer", keep dreaming!
"There is much in the Bible against which every instinct of my being rebels, so much that I regret the necessity which has compelled me to read it through from beginning to end." -Helen Keller
"When I think of all the harm the Bible has done, I despair of ever writing anything to equal it" - Oscar Wilde
"If a man would follow, today, the teaching of the Old Testament he would be a criminal. If he would strictly follow the teachings of the New, he would be insane." - G. Ingersoll
"The Bible reveals to us the character of God with minute and remorseless exactness...It is perhaps the most damnatory biography that exists in print anywhere." - Mark Twain
"I've often thought that the Bible should have a disclaimer at the front saying, 'This is fiction'." -Ian McKellen
"Properly read, the Bible is the most potent force for atheism ever conceived." - Isaac Asimov
Great video brother very informative!
Probably one of the best condensed explanations I have ever heard. Good job brother the NKJV is my preference as well
@Muhammad Ali Thank you so much for the response! I would be happy to answer these questions however, email would better if you are willing I would love to have your email to give an in depth explanation.
Hey brother Lex. Would you make a video on the canon of scripture vs the apocrypha and other writings? Why were some books part of canon and then removed or never added to canon to begin with? How did we get the 66 books we have today?
Great suggestion
Also, what will happen when other biblical manuscripts are discovered?
I want to know why the third book of Ezdra is uncannon when he's talking about Jesus there...
Yes brother, do it!!
Edgar I've always wanted to know too. Very thoughtful suggestion👍👍👍
This was very informative. Thank you for this. I wasn’t looking for it, but had been thinking about it the past couple days. Got lucky I guess
Probably the best video on TH-cam describing the differences between the manuscript families and the translations. I've seen so many and nearly nobody approaches it as you have done. Good job.
Hey Lex! Your channel is incredibly educational. Would you ever consider making bible study videos starting from the book of Genesis to the end of the bible?
That could be fun
New king james version is personally my favorite because it is both accurate in what it's translating and it is modern enough to be understood for the average person today. King james version, while being accurate, is hard to read and understand for me and often times I've read things in KJV and then in NKJV and felt like I understood a lot more from the NKJV.
Same here, I have a KJV & NKJV and they are both wonderful.
If you like the KJV than you would definitely like the MEV which is translated from the same manuscripts as the KJV but you can ask any theologian and they will tell you that the KJV is not the best translation at all so I would recommend the ESV
@@kingslade414 I have and read mostly ESV, but I have KJV, NKJV, nlt, niv, as well. I have seen some not support the ESV, they will call it (evil Satan version) but they are mainly KJV only types, which a lot are. I always thought the ESV was understandable. I can't read KJV only. I get to parts where it doesn't make sense for me due to the language and wording. I've heard others say KJV is not the best translation either and that King James was and did some questionable things. So many differences in opinions and "facts" but we still know Jesus Christ reigns forever as well as his followers who walk his walk.
@Wayfaring Pilgrim 63 I totally agree, even the KJV has errors in it. I have read the KJV the most out of all my translations and it is my most trusted one, but I like how the NKJV goes into greater detail for some specific verses, and it's nice to not read the same exact translation over and over with the same exact words for each Book. But yes there are problems with both translations. I still love them though.
This is why Islam is so Beautiful only one version that corrects all the misunderstandings thank you for this wonderful video.
Very, very good and informative. This video will help in answering the critics of the Bible on its reliability.
Great video brother! I tend to keep it rather simple. I was raised on the good ol' KJV, so I'm sticking with it. It's been the standard for over 400 years. Can't go wrong with it.
KJV is edited version of previous versions. It has never been the STANDARD.
@@MrGhostwolf999 - Maybe you should actually watch this video. It clearly states the KJV is based on the textus receptus which is translated word for word. Thus it's one of the closest translations to the original text you're going to get. The guy in the video even stated he prefers the NKJV. If that's the case then the KJV is even better than that.
@@nialcc Maybe you should read my text. Every word I said is true. It is only considered to be the “standard” by people who do not understand Bible translation methods or history. If the KJV is the only Bible you will read than stick with it. The KJV is less accurate than several newer translations.
@@MrGhostwolf999 - "Less accurate"? I seriously doubt that.
@@nialcc If you knew what you were talking about, you wouldn't doubt what I said. I do not think you are qualified to discuss this matter. God Bless you, I hope you educate yourself.
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Thanks for your information. Robert Alter's new translation 'The Hebrew Bible' is a great translation with commentary that also explains the puns, word plays, word choices, syntax, rhythm and dialogue qualities of the text. His 'Art of Bible Translation' goes into the energy involved in keeping repetitions, keywords, and following the Hebrew word order, even if it surprises English speakers. It's terrific but read many versions.
My husband had a New World Translation of Holy Scripture from JW. And last year he bought another version whicg is in Welsh (Cymraeg). KJV is a big help. Thank you for enlightening us about what Bible version should we read.
Most helpful vid! Thank you!!
Still praying for your dad.
Why are you praying for his Dad?
Lex .., can you please explain the books of the apocrypha ? Are they valid ? Why were they removed ? Thank you.
I think many Christians wonder about this too. I used to dismiss them, thinking that God wanted them removed, but I'm not so sure anymore. I watched an interesting video a while back that made a pretty good case for its books, but I'm still skeptical. I remember reading from Tobit and Maccabees when I was younger, but I wasn't in the right place to really examine them.
Little help, Lex?
I would love this too!
Thank you for sharing! I have a few personal favorites, but I am a collector of Bibles.
I was surprised at what I didn’t hear in this lesson; a discussion about the veracity of the Masoretic text Vs the Septuagint in the light of the Dead Sea Scrolls.
I use New King James AND The Scriptures from ISR. I also have a Vine’s Expository Dictionary. If I am reading and I question something, I like to have a couple of translations and other study tools to help me understand better.
I use The Scriptures as well.
In my opinion, "Young's Literal Translation" for accuracy. All the best!💖
Thanks for this presentation.
Thank you for all.
May you be well.
Thank you Lex this was so informative and I've been wondering about this for a long time. The church I go to says only to read the King James version. But I don't like reading the King James version it's too hard to understand and it just makes it difficult to want to read the Bible. But I like the new King James Version so to hear you recommend that made it more solid for me to keep reading the new King James version and why. Thanks again this was a great video
If you have a husband that is saved in Christ (and not sanctified by your faith alone), let him study it and explain.
"For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.
Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience, as also saith the law.
And if they will learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home: for it is a shame for women to speak in the church." Corinthians 14
@@lurchhightower2806 ?????
@@kavitadeva If you don't understand the KJV, which is written in plain words and has stood the test of time, then maybe you need someone with more understanding to help you. KJV is easy to understand if you give it time, because it has more depth than the "new versions" and a sentence has a plain content as well as a hidden. There are some outdated words, but then again, there are words like "satraps" in "newer versions". Is that an easy word?
And I gave you verses from the Bible, that you purport to believe in, that say that women should be silent in the church. And the reason why is obvious:
" I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.
In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;
But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works.
Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection.
But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.
For Adam was first formed, then Eve.
And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived was in the transgression."
@@lurchhightower2806 what verse is the last paragraphs from, where it speaks on the woman being silent and Adam and eve, makes sense because EVE was the one who was deceived and then got Adam tempted to do the same. Is that only in KJV or all versions? I recognize the verse just can't pinpoint which one it was
Amen brother!
We need to unlearn the lies regarding the Old Testament text too! I’m currently writing a book about it…
It so difficult there are so. Many factors to consider.very good presentation.
2:55 - Well, Sinaiticus is missing a lot of the Old Testament because of //damage// over the centuries, not because anyone was trying to take books out of the Bible. *Many* manuscripts are damaged. Codex Alexandrinus, for example, is missing the first 24 chapters of Matthew; that does not reflect on the quality of its text; it just means that it has been damaged.
Great. Now I have to re-read everything I read from the message 😭
Hi Lex, What do you think of the Tree of Life Bible?
Thanks for all the videos, I am well on the way to unlearning a whole lot. God bless brother.
Hey Lex, New viewer. I have recently purchased an Aramaic English NT and would like your opinion on it. The version I use is by Roth and the BibleHub app. It has been my opinion to understand the true meaning of the Word one should go back to the language Y'shua spoke and was most commonly spoken at the time He spoke them. I'm in the Bible belt and everyone down here think some all the words were Greek only. I feel like I'm on an island. Also, do you of any Sabbath keepers in southern West Virginia?
Hey Lex. What do you think of the HCSB?
Thanks
Do you mean the bank HSBC?
Dunno if you've found the answer to your question, since it was 2 years ago... But, yes the HCSB is a good version. But, no matter the version you have; I'd always check other versions. Plus Hebrew/Greek, to get a fuller understanding.
KJV and ISR: TS2009 - These are my main bibles. Both from the Textus Receptus.
Erasmus called it Textus Receptus because that was what he was officially given. ie 'as received'.
He already had many other much older Hebrew manuscripts rejected by Rome.
The Judeo Roman bible cannot be trusted 100% particularly as the compilers rejected the much older DSS and is therefore sub-standard and not inspired.
Good work!!
5:06 I was just thinking of Corpus Caesareum the other day.
Bellum Gallicum, Bellum Civile, and a few more (not sure if all are considered his).
One manuscript from a 10th C or so manuscript in Gaul, or France as it could begin to be called, because the Bellum Gallicum was of relevance to them. Plus later copies usually of it.
One of the most straightforward and concise videos I've seen on this topic.
You need to do more reading.
Wow, much respect Lex! You are the first Torah observant I’ve come across to hold to the Textus Receptus. I’m Textus Receptus Only and Torah Observant.
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I like to use The Message like a commentary from a scholar. I use the ESV as my primary text.
Very good info!
I was wondering what it means to fast and then be able to cast out upper level demons. Does fasting make the prayers more powerful or does God sense our putting away of self and then give us power to remove possession. Thoughts?
I would like help answering this too!
I think it might be referring to the person with the demon fasting to starve the flesh
Thank you sir. So does starving the flesh starve the demon? What is the connection between fasting and demon possession? I cannot find (I admit my ignorance, but I'm not lazy!) where anything spells out why the scriptures give that direction...is there anything and I'm just missing it? Or is there not really any "fast to get rid of demons and it works this way" type of council in scripture?
Matthew 17:19-21 Jesus advises the disciples that they could not cast out the demon secondary to their unbelief. However, then he goes on to say that "this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting". I always took this to mean that fasting helps us with our own unbelief.
@@unavocatepice but I wonder if it gives us the same authority as Jesus when we fast? He can cast out demons without fasting but we weak ones need to fast and pray to be as strong spiritually as him
I use Logos as a chaplain and it is nice having tons of translations available as well as original language resources. My favorite to read is probably the ESV, as it is fairly literal but also easy to read. The problem with language is that language is NOT word for word. Anyone who has studied a foreign language (to include ancient Greek and Hebrew) know that a series of words may mean very different things when they are grouped together than they do individually. Having word for word AND thought for thought translations are essential.
1 John 5 is exactly what brought me here, nice breakdown 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Wow this is so awesome! Just today I was researching first John chapter 5 inquiring about verse 16 and 17 and in my research I came across that the verse with the water that was added by somebody else named Erasamus or something like that In the 1500s. Well that's what Wikipedia says anyway. I am definitely not a scholar it's just that I was trying to make sure what 1st John 5:16 and 17 meant. Lex sir you are so much smarter than me and I am taking it as a great sign that at least today for a moment or two, you and I had the same things in mind. Thank you so much for your ministry. I don't agree with everything you say, but I'm convinced you have the Holy Spirit In You as do I not that either one of us deserve him. I am just amazed that you brought up that very verse that I was just reading about today. If you find yourself bored, I would very much like to know your opinion of 1st John 5. 16 and 17 but I'm pretty sure I've got it figured out. Thank you again and may God bless you and all of yours. Oh also if you're reading this, let me recommend the bar magazine. Biblical archaeology review. Knowing you, you already have a subscription. ;) my wife and I do not have a church that we go to since the one we did go to well, we had good reason to stop and we really really enjoy your TH-cam pages. Thanks again sir have a great day.
ak6781fan it wasn’t added, it was quoted by Polycarp in the 2nd century.
@@cooncat46 thank you. Good deal, good to know.
Make a video on Calvinism. Thats a huge subject that divides many Christians.
I've been a believer for over 40 years. What is Calvinism?
I have the kjv,nkjv,nrsv,niv as a new believer i read the same passage in all books.
Very Good! Thank you! 👍🙏✝️😀
Could u plz attach the proper info and or links
That you recommend for myself. I want to begin the study of the Bible with as much clarity of the truth as possible. What Bible and or translating text books do u recommend? Thx for ur time!
Hope your dad is feeling better, may Yahshua help him be healed for the Father Yahwah be praised ! Ahmein
This is one of the best videos on all the translations and I agree and I feel more empowered to pick my own translations with YHVH’s Yeshuas help to pick a translation that best suites me and honors YHVH best
I've been asking several people who seem to study the Bible what translations they prefer. You already mentioned the NKJV, but what others do you like? I have recently bought an ESV, which I really like. I have the NKJV, KJV, NIV, NASB, NLT, Message, NET, the Septuagint, the Hebrew Bible by Robert Alter, the New Testament by David Bentley Hart, the First Testament by John Goldingay, probably some others that have slipped my mind as a write this. Everything taken together gives a deeper understanding of the text when studying, but I need a main Bible just to read. I have settled on the ESV. I don't know the original languages, but the English is certainly very elegant in the ESV.
i have watched this video almost a year ago but i lost the info, so going thru again very informative, i prefer kjv .. i have bought some Bert D Erhman's books do i get these types of info there ?
Dear friends, the best translation is when we dedicate ourselves in a sincere way, after accepting, repentance, baptism, with Jesus Christ, is all u need,4 Jesus said to ask him it'll be open, seek n find,all spiritual questions will be answered!! ,Amen.
If your still using the greek jesus i don't thing it matters what version you use.....
@@6969smurfy there's only one true Christ!! N the only way you find the true Christ is living in truth,not lying, otherwise there's never truth,trust or true Christ in ur heart.
Christ sacrifice on the cross of his body n blood ,4 salvation, is the truth,in trust of the true Christ, with Obiedience incorporated in gospel
Let's all learn biblical hebrew and greek and throw our translations out the window :D
Excellent video. I only wish that at the end you would have listed your favorite translations besides the NKJV. Thanks!
I agree with you I wish he would have said what translations he liked
Wow you just put this out 3 days ago ,this very good video.there is Translation that is getting a lot of attention these days can you maybe do just video alone on this Translation , it is the Cepher Bible ?
Love your videos, really instructive... but please, could you just talk a little slowly.... GREAT CHANNEL 🙌🏼📖🙏🏼💕
Susan, you have up if you touch the video, in the right of it, those 3_vertical dots. Touch them and you will see that you can slow the speed.
Hope to be useful, be baruk/ blessed
Sorry I talk too fast sometimes
Unlearn the lies, me too, so i understand you
So kind of you... thank you very much for considering responding. English is not my first language, but Our Good Lord helps me too for a good understanding , for sure 💕💕💕💕📖🙏🏼😌
@@glorytothealmightycreator9548 I tried it, sounds weird
THX LEX!!! As a former Roman Catholic, I started reading the KJV. After getting over my shock at the lies I've been taught, you now tell me you read the NKJV! Looks like the NKJV is on my book list now. One question though. Can it be used with the Strongs Concordance? Any input would appreciated. Rookie Christian here.
As a lifelong & totally committed Catholic, I would like to ask you what "lies'' you have been taught, along with how you came to believe that the KJV is correct & the Catholic bibles are not.
Yes, nkjv is Strong's compatible. It is not much different from kjv, just updated language.
Confessions, novenas, Sunday Sabbaths, Mary worship, praying to the Saints, Idolatry, CELEBACY, and the Jews killed Jesus... for starters. Need I go further? You should know, you mare what you eat... in this world. You should know, you are what you worship, in the next. Wake up Gabe. Have you really read the Bible? Catholic doctrine doesn't match up to what's in it.
Thank you Nicholas! Have been struggling with original language translations. Trying to shed off the cloak of my catholic faith and the doctrines of false religions.
Eric. Thanks for the reply. All of your examples are either dead wrong, or you use "one word" only, in order to defend your claims.
Let's start first with ''Confessions'' --- What about it? Are you saying the King Jame's does not teach this? I think you are referring to "men having the authority to forgive the sin's of others in place of God. --- Yes, I read the Bible, however, I have not read the KJV, but it looks as if you have not either. What did Jesus Christ mean when, after His Ressurection, and knowing He would soon leave to be with His Father in Heaven ... When this occurred ... John 20:19-23 *(KJV)* Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you. And when he had so said, he shewed unto them his hands and his side. Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the Lord. Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you. And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost: Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained.
Note: This was a huge deal. The only other time in Scripture that God ever breathed on man was back in Genesis when He gave Adam a soul!!! That was huge, also.
That is an example of how the CC understands these passages. Please share your understanding so we can discuss.
Lex Meyer what about translations of the OT Prophets and Writings ? Thank you for your response
Sure would have liked to have you recommend a few translations. Alas.
Sir I will be the first to admit I'm not the sharpest knife in the drawer. I'm just got tired of going to church listening to a pastor or teachers and when I read my Bible it either didn't say what they said it said or didn't make sense.
I decided to see if I had the write instructions instead of the right religion.
Instead of listening to theologians, professors with PH.D's, famous authors and Pastors. I ask God to help this simple mind of mind to find truth.
He gave me a process of elimination in English which I could understand. He taught me about "patterns" and how they reveal truth. And we didn't need to know Hebrew and Greek, etc to simply read and understand the Bible. Just a few principles which I would be glad to share with you. It's actually quite interesting.
Rhonda Hauser I thought this would compliment your studies. John 5:39 "You search the Scriptures, for in them you think you have eternal life; and these are they which testify of Me
I'm interested in what you have to say. I would describe myself the same way but have not found a way to make sense of the bible at all.
Bodhi B I know the reply wasn’t necessarily directed to me, but I wanted to say this. We all start out with gist info and the Bible can seem a bit confusing when you really start to take it seriously. Rhonda actually took the first big step and that is praying for understanding, it’s the first most important step when it comes to studies. The verse I left in the previous comment is a starting based to understanding because you’ll seem realize that is the whole point. The Bible sums up why we needed a savior and the purpose of Jesus to include why it’s too relevant today. Gods Holy Word never comes back void and he said his words will never pass away. The Bible not only confirms why we needed Jesus but it tells you of history, instruction and warnings on how to live. The Bible actually tells you what its purpose is in 2 Timothy 3:16-17.
@@DeeProverbs thank you Dee
Bodhi B no problem it is our commission given by Jesus himself to bring people to him. It’s important in this world nowadays because your enemy the devil has developed so many schemes to lead people astray and confuse them. I was a victim myself but as Jesus said he will free you and the scales will be removed so that you will understand and see. Let the Holy Spirit guide you as it is also said by Christ that you will gain more understanding and the best relationship you will ever have with Jesus Christ. Thankyou for listening.
Hello, great information, but it was so hard for me to follow all the new names and which was which. I think it would be helpful to use a chalkboard or some visual aid to keep track of the great information you are presenting. For what its worth. Thanks!
I still can’t understand why anyone would read out of the Message “bible”.
Wait! If you believe that catholic are putting pagan practice in the Church, what makes you Think that the same people didnt change some of the Bible to serve themselves....your Cherry picking.
Judikiel, Catholics love GOD n all his ways. May those without fault cast th first stone
Honestly it doesn’t matter, all the Bible is clear on adding and subtracting however no matter the translation as long as the message is the same. Jesus came, died and rose for our salvation; want proof. John 5:39 "You search the Scriptures, for in them you think you have eternal life; and these are they which testify of Me.
I like the ESV. Easier to read than King James.
In some verses its not
Compare the doctrinal verses in both KJV and KJV and you will find a difference.
I've done it. Whole doctrinal verses omitted in ESV and meanings changed.
@@Johnkoth The differences are due to the critical text that the ESV is translated from. The argument is that the majority text especially the Textus receptus has signs of being edited by scribes for the sake of scriptural consistency and that the earlier alexandrian texts weren’t edited as much. Scholars that favor the critical text want manuscripts that represent what the original authors wrote. I personally use both KJV, NKJV, NIV, NLT, ESV periodically and compare the different translations and versions. Obviously I catch the differences.
I like The Message. I also like the NIV Study Bible for its footnotes.
Bible Gateway app has so many different versions... I once went through every version to get a compilation of everyone's translation of 2Timothy1:7... then wrote more than a page, fleshing out just that one verse. It was an awesome exercise.
Natasha Mudford wow you are soooo lost!
@@cooncat46
Says you!
I ain't scared... I did my homework!
The message is a paraphrase and really only good as a reference, not as an everyday reader or for study.
What do you think about the Holman Christian Standard Bible?
Skip to 13:06 when he starts talking English ....
Lol
Just joking Lex....
Hahaha I was thinking the same thing. Like what the heck is he even saying. It was a very good informative video though. I'll just have to watch it again to fully understand.
Why dont we have all the books? Why dont we have the ones they wont releases at the Vatican? I know you dont restrict Yah to only 66 books? An unlimited Elohim has more than 66 books. I'm pretty sure there are thousands we'll never even hear about. Until after the resurrection of course...
Because the modern day religions have had their original messages twisted and turned into systems of control
2 Peter 3:16 King James Version (KJV)
16 As also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood, which *they that are unlearned* and unstable wrest, as they do also the other scriptures, unto *their own destruction*
2 Corinthians 11:4 King James Version (KJV)
4 For if he that cometh preacheth *another Jesus* whom we have not preached, or if ye receive another spirit, which ye have not received, or another gospel, which ye have not accepted, ye might well bear with him.
Wisdom of Solomon 7
3And they repenting and groaning for anguish of spirit shall say within themselves, This was he, whom we had sometimes in derision, and a proverb of reproach:
4We fools accounted his life madness, and his end to be without honour:
5How is he numbered among the children of God, and his lot is among the saints!
6Therefore have we erred from the way of truth, and the light of righteousness hath not shined unto us, and the sun of righteousness rose not upon us.
7We wearied ourselves in the way of wickedness and destruction: yea, we have gone through deserts, where there lay no way: but *as for the way of the Lord we have not known it*
1 Maccabees 3:48
“And laid open the book of the law, wherein the heathen had sought to paint the likeness of their images.”
Humm, what does the bible say about that?
John 1:14 King James Version (KJV)
14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
So Christ is the Word....
John 1:1 King James Version (KJV)
1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
If you look up strong's for 'was' it really means in full agreement, 2258, not that Jesus IS Most High...but I digress.....the importance is knowing that Christ is throughout the OT and all the other books.
John 6:38 King James Version (KJV)
38 For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me.
Genesis 1:3 King James Version (KJV)
3 And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.
Psalm 33:9 King James Version (KJV)
9 For he spake, and it was done; he commanded, and it stood fast.
So our purpose in life is:
Ecclesiastes 12:13 King James Version (KJV)
13 Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.
And the only way to do that is to be like Christ, who is *THE WORD* and we required all of the word for understanding, precept upon precept, line upon line.
The word is light and the light is the law....but that very same law is to be written in our hearts and is not to be grevious
1 John 5:3 King James Version (KJV)
3 For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.
We do the commandments out of love for the Father then we are walking in the spirit and free from 'the ordinances' of the law and the only way to get there is to know all of the word! So we need the books because they are the Word!
Isaiah 34:16 King James Version (KJV)
16 Seek ye out of the book of the Lord, and read: no one of these shall fail, none shall want her mate: for my mouth it hath commanded, and his spirit it hath gathered them.
2 Timothy 3:16-17 King James Version (KJV)
16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
17 That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.
When this was written about 'all scripture' there was no such thing as canon or the new testament....so the only way to write that new covenenant to our hearts is to seek out the book of the Lord...
the belief that you don't need the book (the Word) is saying you don't need Christ (the Word) and it you don't need Jesus we know what is said about that.......so we must read! Reading being guided by the Holy Spirit, that is how the Holy Spirit will teach us all things....
@@yahanahalbanokoyeobochadib9135 right on
Thank you
1611 or Geneva
All else I shy away from
Me too until I found the Restoration Study Bible last year! It is amazing and has resources in it already, like Strongs. I can't say enough good things about it!
You don't have a '1611'. It had the proper name for the Almighty, and was changed multiple times in the next 25 years or so.
Yet nobody stops to think the quality and validity of the people doing the Translating or the people before them or before them or before them and in a world where supposedly Satan is Lord his employees have translated it and people assume it's true.
Geneva has some verses kjvos may not like. Course, the same could be said of other pre-kjv bibles as well if they knew about such things.
@Shea Martin that's circular reasoning
I know of a popular translation (I can’t remember the name) which state in John 1 that “In the beginning was the Word and the word was with god and the word was A GOD” (“god” was lower cased)
QNM probably jehovah witness new world translation
I think you are referring to the Jehovah’s Witness bible translation
UNLEARN the lies Yes that’s the one. As soon I read that I had to find a different version.
@@unlearnthelies
Sahidic Coptic Translation of John 1:1
This manuscript (dating from about 600 C.E.) contains a translation of the Gospel of John into the Sahidic dialect of the Coptic language. Coptic was spoken in Egypt in the centuries immediately following Jesus’ earthly ministry. Along with Syriac and Latin, Coptic was one of the first languages into which the Christian Greek Scriptures were translated.
Translations into Coptic were available by the third century C.E., so they can give us insight into how the Greek text was understood at that time. This may be of special interest when it comes to the much debated second part of Joh 1:1, which in many translations reads: “And the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”
Unlike Koine Greek, Syriac, and Latin, the Sahidic Coptic dialect does have an indefinite article (in some ways corresponding to “a” and “an” in English). The two occurrences of the Coptic word for “God” look slightly different-the first one (1) with the definite article and the second one (2) with the indefinite article.
Thus, when rendered literally into English, the translation would read: “And the Word was with the God, and the Word was a god.”
Hebrew has no lower case, and no word for "a". And "in the beginning" is likely a mistranslation as most linguists and rabbis are now convinced. It will never be 100 percent certain, because it depends on one vowel of a difference in Hebrew. As you know the vowels were originally not written down, but added much much later based on oral documentation. Assuming the vowels were passed on correctly till now, then "bereshit" should be translated "with wisdom". To get "in the beginning", the Bible would have had to state "bareshit", but it doesn't. So it says "with wisdom God created the heavens and the Earth".
My Pastor preaches from the NIV because he has told it's a translation that reads in the way we speak but, I read from the NLT because it's an easy to understand translation to read from.
Bryant Floyd you should try the HCSB or CSB
@@alexander944 I read from both the NLT & TLB but, I use the NLT at church.
Thanx for this fine detailed explanation ... I'm most certainly gonna share, so, just to be clear, should you recommend the NKJV over the KJV, due to the KJV's difficult terms ?
I like the NKJV as a personal preference.
KVJ.
KJV
I like the esv
@@michaelrshotwell1605 same
IT always need revision, it was what the scholars did.
When you said KJV was your favorite at the end of video..., you know what???
You just ruined your own sand castle.
What issues do you have with the KJV? I used to have issues with it. All translation have errors & outright lies in them. What version do you prefer, and why?
Lex said that his favourite is the NKJV. That's my favourite too.
@@kirkmullins455 you can be sure that it's not that he's done extensive research regarding the KJV Bible he probably was just told by someone not to read it.
If you see physically then of course KJV is worthless for everyone., be not deceived..! the word will not pass away, no matter if you are ignoring this one, but hypocrisy of believers today is seen by their acceptance of old prose and poetry from different worldly writers as it is., and rejecting the pure word of God saying it old version.,
Crazy knowledge man thank you. I would have like you to actually say what other versions you like lol. God bless
Lex, I use the NASB for my studies. Would you consider this text a literal word for word doctrine? If so, what other translations would you recommend that makes bible study a little easier to understand? Thank you for your time to my request!
For what its worth, I recommend the KJV, oldest version you can find, with the Apocrypha, if you can find one. Most do not have the Apocrypha today. Then get a Strong's Concordance, the older the version probably the better. Then take the time to look up each word in a scripture to what the original language says that it means. Be sure to read the front of the concordance, important for understanding, so that you will understand the symbols & what they mean etc.
Doing this I have found several places where the KJV translators were in error, at least according to Strong's work, whether any of it was intentional, or deliberate, who can say with certainty. Using Strong's with the KJV is really eye opening at times, frustrating at other times.
The NASB is a very formal translation that is great for study. I would recommend also using a translation like the CSB or BSB as they are more in the middle between formal and dynamic and are very readable.
Young’s literal properly translated ekklessia as congregation instead of church and no Easter it s Passover
I can't live without my YLT. I find the language a bit difficult at times, but I've come to appreciate that quality, as it means I have to really focus on every passage to properly grasp its message.
Ekklesia would translate to församling (congregation) in swedish, so that's similar in that regard.
Interestingly, Kanisa in swahili/arabic also means congregation (church).. phonetically not too far off
Don’t read: Queen 👸🏽 James translation
Anthony Carfagno why? I know New King James Version isn't good, but I thought King James Version is one of the better version. Which do you use and why? Genuinely curious.
@@realScottThomas KJV is one of the best but the Torah is #1. Nothing beats the original. I got the left to right English Hebrew translation
I have a question for you Brother Lex. What would happen to our versions of the bible if new scrolls were found that added new accounts of our Savior? I am sure some High Priests would make sure these text were hidden well as Christens have been persecuted through out time. Would these books be added if validated or just left as stand-alone manuscripts?
Can you tell me where the NKJV departs from the Original Text in a significant manner?
Excellent presentation, not understanding your conclusion or application, or suggestion.
After watching this entire video, I'm sorry to see that you actually prefer the NKJV over the KJV. But you are entitled to your opinion and so am I.
Because the, thou, hast etc... was basically 13th century street language
Micheal Duzan thou and ye are actually simple to understand ye is plural and tho, thee, thine are all singular. Only thing that is difficult is that it uses so archaic words. I use the KJV21
Know God, and you will know the spirit of the words and letter of intent. You could know the text perfectly in its most literal and original form and still have terrible understandings. Translations will always be manipulated, God and truth will be the constant. It all boils down to intention, sincerity, and integrity
Dude, There is no way that "reading with the right intention" can undo the removal of entire chapters, commands, verses. And how can you even "know God" if you don't know what the Bible says because you rely on conflicting translations? You've presented a catch 22. "Integrity" (wholeness) means not taking from, or adding to the original text. So to rexpect integrity, we must first find the (most) original text, right?