King James Version Month

[Byron A]

May 2, 1611, the KJV was published. This month marks the 400th anniversary of this classical Bible translation. In order to commemorate it, I have decided to switch my primary translation to the KJV for the month of May. I would like to urge all Christians who understand the KJV's archaic language to also use the KJV for this month.

And NO, I am not a KJV-Onlyist. I have several translations at home, and even more that I use on e-Sword.

[Smalcald]

Is the New King James Version okay?

[Guest Butero]

I find the language easy to understand, as I have always used the KJV Bible. I am celebrating with the purchase of the 400TH Anniversary 1611 Edition being sold at Wal-Mart. I already use a 1611 Edition, but it doesn't hurt to have another copy of the original text for under $5.

[mizzdy]

Is the New King James Version okay?

I use it for my main study bible and really like it so personally I see nothing wrong with it at all.

[mizzdy]

I find the language easy to understand, as I have always used the KJV Bible. I am celebrating with the purchase of the 400TH Anniversary 1611 Edition being sold at Wal-Mart. I already use a 1611 Edition, but it doesn't hurt to have another copy of the original text for under $5.

Theres a dvd out now too on the KJV, John Rhys-Davies narrates it, he said it made him take stock of his beliefs and has come into some kind of faith over making the movie, at least thats what I read.

shalom,

Mizz

[JohnD]

Most who read my posts know I primarily use the KJV.

I am not a King James only advocate either. I merely chose it primarily because:

All translations have difficulties (which is the fallacy of human language and not the Word of God, btw). The KJV has 400 years now of meticulous scrutiny to discover all difficulties. They are well known. The newer translations while they are quite good are not as scrutinized.

Also it challenges me more than a spoon-fed (to me) modern version to look into the meanings of words and to consult the original texts more (which I also have including interlinears and a tanakh).

I also use the NIV (yes, I am NIV positive) some call it the nearly inspired version too but some passages in it read more clearly when I am making a point. I also use the NASB quite often I have the Vulgate and LXX also but rarely find the opportunity to use them in forums like this.

What I am not BIG on is the use of commentaries, sermons of others, creeds, or other traditions. The Word of God is good enough and when one gets a working knowledge of it they discover it is its own best commentary.

I love the KJV in its literary style (which IMHO most closely resembles the original languages especially Hebrew). I won't bore folks with the translational influences and the differences between Greek families of texts or the by passing of the Masoretic text etc...

The above translations are all reliable enough for: doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.

Edited May 2, 2011 by JohnDB

[JohnD]

Is the New King James Version okay?

Our Church in San Diego used it and got my wife and I in the habit of using it for our morning devotions.

As a translation it is quite good.

In honoring the 400 years of the KJV I guess that would be a personal call.

Edited May 2, 2011 by JohnDB

[Ddavid from NC]

I find the language easy to understand, as I have always used the KJV Bible. I am celebrating with the purchase of the 400TH Anniversary 1611 Edition being sold at Wal-Mart. I already use a 1611 Edition, but it doesn't hurt to have another copy of the original text for under $5.

Hey thanks for the tip....that's probably cheaper than the first edition...(inflation considered)....

[Ddavid from NC]

Most who read my posts know I primarily use the KJV.

I am not a King James only advocate either. I merely chose it primarily because:

All translations have difficulties (which is the fallacy of human language and not the Word of God, btw). The KJV has 400 years now of meticulous scrutiny to discover all difficulties. They are well known. The newer translations while they are quite good are not as scrutinized.

Also it challenges me more than a spoon-fed (to me) modern version to look into the meanings of words and to consult the original texts more (which I also have including interlinears and a tanakh).

I also use the NIV (yes, I am NIV positive) some call it the nearly inspired version too but some passages in it read more clearly when I am making a point. I also use the NASB quite often I have the Vulgate and LXX also but rarely find the opportunity to use them in forums like this.

What I am not BIG on is the use of commentaries, sermons of others, creeds, or other traditions. The Word of God is good enough and when one gets a working knowledge of it they discover it is its own best commentary.

I love the KJV in its literary style (which IMHO most closely resembles the original languages especially Hebrew). I won't bore folks with the translational influences and the differences between Greek families of texts or the by passing of the Masoretic text etc...

The above translations are all reliable enough for: doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.

I really appreciate your comment...I agree fully...

[Guest Butero]

I find the language easy to understand, as I have always used the KJV Bible. I am celebrating with the purchase of the 400TH Anniversary 1611 Edition being sold at Wal-Mart. I already use a 1611 Edition, but it doesn't hurt to have another copy of the original text for under $5.

Hey thanks for the tip....that's probably cheaper than the first edition...(inflation considered)....

You can get a better 1611 Bible than the one being sold in Wal-Mart. I have one that is word for word the way it was originally, including old English spelling, and it includes the Apocrypha. It was more than $5, but not that expensive. I think I gave around $25 for it. Hendrickson Publishers puts it out, and you should be able to order one from Gullions Christian Supplies on-line. They are a local Christian book store that only sells King James Bibles, either the 1611 Edition or the Authorized Bible. They also sell a spanish translation that came from the textus receptus manuscripts.