I had the same Bible and it lasted about 8-9 years before the faux leather started crumbling. Crossway guarantees them for life, so I contacted them, documented my problem, and talked to them about replacing it with a genuine leather large print. They agreed and I paid a price differential, as I expected to, and have been using it now for a couple of years. My only complaint is the color print does not carry over to the large print Bible - it changes to a pale grey-green. While I also have the MacArthur NKJV and the new NIV study Bibles and still find the ESV to be the best single study Bible.
Thanks for the comment and information. That Large print is on my list and plan to get the leather as well. So how do you like the NKJV study? Pros and cons? That’s in my list as well.
Hello there! Great Bible review! I even slapped my knee a couple of times laughing haha! I have recently been looking at buying this ESV Study Bible and had questions about font sizes, materials, construction, and overall durability. You answered them all thank you. I do trust the work behind the ESV. So no issues there. I’ve looked at the new ones and as you mentioned they are printed in China. So I’ve decided to look for an older edition printed here, even if it’s used. I even emailed Crossway and asked about the China printed Bible. It is well made but it seems they’ll continue printing them in China. I just prefer if it was printed here in the US. Thanks for the video. From Connecticut God bless you brother!
I appreciate the comment and kind response. Yes, being made in China is not ideal for me as well. If possible, I look to by USA and I am more and more leaning on the NKJV translation. It’s a bit more true to the Greek but being slightly more modern than the KJV.
I have the same study Bible but ended up getting the large print due to my aging eyes. It has 11pt font and is fantastic, as you know. Good to know it will hold up for the long haul, as I've had mine just for a few months. I have so many study Bibles but wanted to try this one out, and so far it's great!
The ESV Study Bible is quite possibly the greatest study bible ever made and I love how extensive the study notes are, as well as all the articles at the back of the Bible. I have the large print (11-point font) and I love it.
With over 60 study Bibles on my shelf the ESV is still probably my favorite. I really wish they would re-release the premium heritage version. I have the large print leather and the buffalo leather versions and would still buy a real premium version.
Awesome review I'm from Arkansas as well although I reside in Arizona now. I too love the Esv study Bible. Of course I don't agree with some of the theology, however, I have never seen such a well done well thought out Bible in my life. I've read through so many study Bibles before and this is the best one I've ever seen for study. The most important thing is not so much to agree on everything but to love our Lovely Lord Jesus Christ with all of our hearts. I don't believe in the Trinity I basically believe that Jesus is the father as He is many things savior, friend, healer, etc... However, like I said this is the most well put together study Bible I have ever seen and I absolutely love it. I appreciate the scholarship and efforts behind it, and I appreciate your review of it. May God bless you and that we may contact to grow in Him.
Given that this is produced by crossway that is a not-for-profit publisher, any profit will go to providing free resources globally. $50 sounds ok for me. Maybe it was more expensive in the first years of publication as you need to pay 90 scholars for their hours of work. You can definitely get it for less than $30 nowadays.
Who killed Goliath? David or Elhanan? 2 Samuel 21:19 ESV "And there was again war with the Philistines at Gob, and Elhanan the son of Jaare-oregim, the Bethlehemite, struck down Goliath the Gittite, the shaft of whose spear was like a weaver's beam." This is clearly wrong. Why do the publishers of the ESV allow this in their "accurate" translation? Inquiring minds want to know.
Great question and catch. I would need to do some more research to give you a good answer. That said, I actually lean towards the NKJV. The Word is sooooo good. Blessing!
@@realreviews7 The answer is their slavish adherence to the text in all variants. "the brother of Goliath" is not in the text. Any text. But David killed Goliath. Goliath had 4 brothers. Ergo Elhanan killed a brother of Goliath. To my knowledge on the KJV and the NKJV have this correctly. In order to produce the most "literal" translation they become "letter al" only adhering to the letter of the text and not applying any common sense. The overarching rule that the critical text scholars apply consistently is that the KJV is always wrong.
Dr Bruce Metzger tells us that "Asaph is the name appearing the 'oldest and best' manuscripts and it is an error". He believes that Matthew writing under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit made a mistake "by referring to some random genealogical lists instead of the Old Testament." So Bruce Metzger believed (assuming he even believed the scriptures were inspired by God) that the Holy Spirit allowed Matthew to make mistakes in the "original autographs".
Hey Jay… I believe what you are referring to is the ISBN number of the Bible produced. It is usually on the box or Bible depending on publisher and helps in referencing the exact Bible for purchase. Blessings
How is Asaph the psalmist included in the genealogy of Christ in Matthew 1:7-8? ESV "and Solomon the father of Rehoboam, and Rehoboam the father of Abijah, and Abijah the father of Asaph, and Asaph the father of Jehoshaphat, and Jehoshaphat the father of Joram, and Joram the father of Uzziah,..." This is clearly wrong! Why do the publishers of the ESV allow this obvious mistake in their "accurate" translation?
I tend to agree. I keep a close watch specifically over commentary on ALL translations. I encourage everyone to not only do their own research but to more importantly ask the Holy Spirit for guidance when reading. Thanks!
Great review! I like the ESV. I use the CSB myself. NASB at times too.
I had the same Bible and it lasted about 8-9 years before the faux leather started crumbling. Crossway guarantees them for life, so I contacted them, documented my problem, and talked to them about replacing it with a genuine leather large print. They agreed and I paid a price differential, as I expected to, and have been using it now for a couple of years. My only complaint is the color print does not carry over to the large print Bible - it changes to a pale grey-green. While I also have the MacArthur NKJV and the new NIV study Bibles and still find the ESV to be the best single study Bible.
Thanks for the comment and information. That Large print is on my list and plan to get the leather as well. So how do you like the NKJV study? Pros and cons? That’s in my list as well.
Just got my first ESV Study Bible (large print) and love it. BTW, we visited Arkansas last fall and loved it.
Glad you are enjoying and Yes Arkansas is hidden gem! Blessings
Hello there! Great Bible review! I even slapped my knee a couple of times laughing haha!
I have recently been looking at buying this ESV Study Bible and had questions about font sizes, materials, construction, and overall durability. You answered them all thank you. I do trust the work behind the ESV. So no issues there. I’ve looked at the new ones and as you mentioned they are printed in China. So I’ve decided to look for an older edition printed here, even if it’s used. I even emailed Crossway and asked about the China printed Bible. It is well made but it seems they’ll continue printing them in China. I just prefer if it was printed here in the US. Thanks for the video.
From Connecticut God bless you brother!
I appreciate the comment and kind response. Yes, being made in China is not ideal for me as well. If possible, I look to by USA and I am more and more leaning on the NKJV translation. It’s a bit more true to the Greek but being slightly more modern than the KJV.
I have the same study Bible but ended up getting the large print due to my aging eyes. It has 11pt font and is fantastic, as you know. Good to know it will hold up for the long haul, as I've had mine just for a few months. I have so many study Bibles but wanted to try this one out, and so far it's great!
Glad you like it! Yes, the Large Print is ion my list!
The ESV Study Bible is quite possibly the greatest study bible ever made and I love how extensive the study notes are, as well as all the articles at the back of the Bible. I have the large print (11-point font) and I love it.
It’s been a good one for sure. Thanks for watching!
With over 60 study Bibles on my shelf the ESV is still probably my favorite. I really wish they would re-release the premium heritage version. I have the large print leather and the buffalo leather versions and would still buy a real premium version.
@@SaneNoMore I have like over 30+ study Bibles myself, so you and I would get along just fine.
Got my ESV study bible large print edition read it almost every day
Nice!
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Awesome review I'm from Arkansas as well although I reside in Arizona now. I too love the Esv study Bible. Of course I don't agree with some of the theology, however, I have never seen such a well done well thought out Bible in my life. I've read through so many study Bibles before and this is the best one I've ever seen for study. The most important thing is not so much to agree on everything but to love our Lovely Lord Jesus Christ with all of our hearts. I don't believe in the Trinity I basically believe that Jesus is the father as He is many things savior, friend, healer, etc... However, like I said this is the most well put together study Bible I have ever seen and I absolutely love it. I appreciate the scholarship and efforts behind it, and I appreciate your review of it. May God bless you and that we may contact to grow in Him.
Thanks Troy… glad you liked it!
Awesome video. Thank you. Durban, South Africa
Thank you!
Given that this is produced by crossway that is a not-for-profit publisher, any profit will go to providing free resources globally. $50 sounds ok for me. Maybe it was more expensive in the first years of publication as you need to pay 90 scholars for their hours of work. You can definitely get it for less than $30 nowadays.
Yes, it’s a great Bible for the money!
What is your color coding system and what markers
Macarthur Study Bible has BIGGER PRINT! But I use " reading glasses" for the ESV.
Thanks for recommendation!
Omgosh I love to smell them too 😂
addictive!
Is this the personal size or the regular?
Get the esv journaling bible
I think you may be onto something! 🙏🏻
Enjoyed! 💙
Who killed Goliath? David or Elhanan?
2 Samuel 21:19 ESV "And there was again war with the Philistines at Gob, and Elhanan the son of Jaare-oregim, the Bethlehemite, struck down Goliath the Gittite, the shaft of whose spear was like a weaver's beam."
This is clearly wrong.
Why do the publishers of the ESV allow this in their "accurate" translation?
Inquiring minds want to know.
Great question and catch. I would need to do some more research to give you a good answer. That said, I actually lean towards the NKJV. The Word is sooooo good. Blessing!
@@realreviews7 The answer is their slavish adherence to the text in all variants. "the brother of Goliath" is not in the text. Any text. But David killed Goliath. Goliath had 4 brothers. Ergo Elhanan killed a brother of Goliath. To my knowledge on the KJV and the NKJV have this correctly.
In order to produce the most "literal" translation they become "letter al" only adhering to the letter of the text and not applying any common sense.
The overarching rule that the critical text scholars apply consistently is that the KJV is always wrong.
Dr Bruce Metzger tells us that "Asaph is the name appearing the 'oldest and best' manuscripts and it is an error".
He believes that Matthew writing under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit made a mistake "by referring to some random genealogical lists instead of the Old Testament."
So Bruce Metzger believed (assuming he even believed the scriptures were inspired by God) that the Holy Spirit allowed Matthew to make mistakes in the "original autographs".
What is the ISBN of the Bible?
Hey Jay… I believe what you are referring to is the ISBN number of the Bible produced. It is usually on the box or Bible depending on publisher and helps in referencing the exact Bible for purchase. Blessings
Ha ha… I think you are asking for the actual number… which is…978-4335-0379-5
How is Asaph the psalmist included in the genealogy of Christ in Matthew 1:7-8?
ESV "and Solomon the father of Rehoboam, and Rehoboam the father of Abijah, and Abijah the father of Asaph, and Asaph the father of Jehoshaphat, and Jehoshaphat the father of Joram, and Joram the father of Uzziah,..."
This is clearly wrong!
Why do the publishers of the ESV allow this obvious mistake in their "accurate" translation?
it should read "..., and Abijah the father of Asa, and Asa the father of Jehoshaphat,..."
Really enjoyed this Review! New Subscriber.
Thank you!
I'm kinda weird like that 😆
I have the ryrie study bible niv and the Jeremiah study bible niv
That’s great!
They do lightly push a Calvinist position but even as a non-Calvinist I find it to be an excellent resource.
I tend to agree. I keep a close watch specifically over commentary on ALL translations. I encourage everyone to not only do their own research but to more importantly ask the Holy Spirit for guidance when reading. Thanks!
WPS!
Yes!