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Discussion in 'Bible Versions & Translations' started by Friend of God, Nov 24, 2014.

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  1. rsr

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    They are very similar, IMO. The LEB is supposed to be more literal; yet I have not found huge differences, although the ESV will break sentences more often and less frequently translates δέ. The tenses differ somewhat, but I am unable to tell which is more often correct.

    The LEB style may be a bit fresher, but that's not consistently true, because sometimes the ESV departs from the ASV/RSV tradition where the LEB seems to follow it.

    The LEB uses Yahweh in the OT, which may or may not be to your liking.

    All in all, I like both of them and haven't found a compelling reason to choose one over the other.
     
    #21 rsr, Nov 25, 2014
  2. blessedwife318

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    I take my ESV pulse my Kindle Fire for taking notes, and the Bible App so I can look at several translations pulse it has Strongs Hebrew/Greek on it as well.

    My Pastor has never wondered if I was playing around on my Kindle. I have shown him all the cool things I can do on it during church to help me get more out of the Sermon.
     
    #22 blessedwife318, Nov 25, 2014
  3. JoyfulChristianHomemaker

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    I only take the KJV... :)
     
    #23 JoyfulChristianHomemaker, Nov 25, 2014
  4. Rippon

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    What else could it be but the NIV!
     
    #24 Rippon, Nov 26, 2014
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    I either take an ESV if I'm sharing w/ my wife or my Reader's HOT/GNT in one.
     
    #25 Greektim, Nov 26, 2014
  6. Rippon

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    What's that? Tell us more.
     
    #26 Rippon, Nov 26, 2014
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    He is likely referring to A Reader's Hebrew Old Testament/Greek New Testament in one volume.

    They were first published as two separate volumes
    A Reader's Hebrew Bible edited by A. Philip Brown II and Bryan W. Smith
    and A Reader's Greek

    Now there is a one volume edition entitled A Reader's Hebrew and Greek Bible, published by Zondervan.

    "Definitions for Greek and Hebrew words that occur less frequently appear as footnotes on every page."
     
    #27 Logos1560, Nov 26, 2014
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    I usually take my KJV/NKJV Parallel Bible to church.
     
    #28 Logos1560, Nov 26, 2014
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    It varies between KJV, NASB, NIV, and ESV.
     
    #29 TC, Nov 28, 2014
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    Mine is NKJV.
     
    #30 robycop3, Nov 29, 2014
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    You just listed top 4 baptist versions!
     
    #31 Yeshua1, Nov 29, 2014
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    Center column reference KJV bible by Local Church Bible Publishers. Three piece top grain cowhide....nearly indestructible.
     
    #32 Jkdbuck76, Dec 1, 2014
  13. glazer1972

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    I'm using iphone and android phones with esv bible app since pastors use that version. I do have paper bibles I sometimes carry. I have and used for years the nkjv. Actually still prefer that version.
     
    #33 glazer1972, Dec 1, 2014
  14. Dr. Bob

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    Carry 1769 Oxford revised AV1611 (commonly lumped with many others and called KJV). Scofield Reference Bible.

    Had one since my baptism Easter Sunday 1958 (on my 6th) so extremely comfortable with it.

    In preaching I translate all the text in the exposition myself and use ESV for other references. These are all printed in my notes, so do not open any Bible in the pulpit.
     
    #34 Dr. Bob, Dec 2, 2014
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    [QUOTE. These are all printed in my notes, so do not open any Bible in the pulpit.[/QUOTE]

    I was taught, whether I have most of my "Scripture" listed in the notes, I should still read some of it from the Book. If for no other reason it lets the sheep SEE the sheephearder holding the Rod. ;)
     
    #35 T Alan, Dec 2, 2014
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    Do you ever use the phrase "Turn with me now to..."?
     
    #36 Rippon, Dec 2, 2014
  17. convicted1

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    I've heard they're on the cusp of finding a cure for that...


    Oh wait, you said "NIV', not......oopsy...:smilewinkgrin: :D :wavey: :love2:
     
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  18. Rippon

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    I know you are trying to be cute. But for purposes of reminder for others:

    You said on 1/8/2012 :"I just bought an NIV the day after CHRISTmas, and I have to admit, I really love it."

    You said on 1/10-2012 : "I bought the $4.97 NIV...Well I can honestly say I love it! I am hoping to buy the giant print NIV (14 pt size)."
     
    #38 Rippon, Dec 3, 2014
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    Just curious, Dr. Bob, but is this a personal belief of yours, or just a method/habit? Do you have anything against preachers who do open the Bible in the pulpit?

    That's always been my method, which I guess is learned from listening and watching my grandfather for all those years before he passed. I don't always say "Turn with me to..." but I will say something like, "If you want to read along, the scripture the Lord's has laid on my heart is ______."

    Funny (to me) story: When I first started attending my current church, the young adult Sunday School class, attendance of 8-10, all had a KJV Thompson Chain Reference Bible, except for one guy. We made it a bit of a running joke to say, "Alright, turn to page 541, we'll begin the lesson."
     
    #40 PreachTony, Dec 3, 2014
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