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Featured Christian Standard Bible ("Do Over") :)

Discussion in 'Bible Versions & Translations' started by alexander284, Apr 7, 2022.

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    alexander284 Well-Known Member

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    Christian Standard Bible (PartII) ...

    Let's try this again, shall we? (And I'll try to ignore sarcastic remarks). ;)

    In any case, I'd appreciate knowing your thoughts and opinions regarding the Christian Standard Bible (CSB). Thank you.
     
    #1 alexander284, Apr 7, 2022
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    The CSB is a fine translation.
    I am not a fan of the word "blessed" regularly being replaced with the word "happy". *The NET uses happy a lot as well.*

    Most of my issues with it are incredibly minor and mostly in the OT. I find the ESV, NASB1995 and 2020, and NIV to be more satisfactory in the OT.

    I am currently in the process of reading the CSB cover to cover for the 2nd straight year. Overall, I would say it is a very good transaltion.

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    I've recently made the CSB my primary Bible translation. And I'm very happy with my decision.
     
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    The CSB is now in it's 2020 edition. My copy is the 2017 edition. I also have the 2004 HCSB edition. I have them for reference.
     
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    I find the CSB to be the perfect balance between "word for word," and "thought for thought."
     
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    One thing I really like about the CSB is its "economy of words." This really helps with the "readability" factor.
     
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    Between the HCSB and the CSB, which do you prefer (overall)?
     
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    I would choose the HCSB over the CSB. Though in practice the newer CSB is the one pull from the shelf to look up a reference.
     
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    Better then the Niv 2011 in that regard, still prefer though more formal versions such as nas and Nkjv!
     
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    Is that the version that used Christ and messiah depending on who was addressing?
     
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    Would use it in addition to Nas and Nkjv
     
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    The NIV has always been known to be in that sweet spot between functional and formal.
     
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    The Csb more so, as it leans to more formal, while Niv more functional
     
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    So if the CSB leans toward the more formal, then the NIV is exactly where it has always been --occupying the middle ground. To the left is the CSB and to the right the NET.
     
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    I have not looked at that.
     
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    Actually, more dynamic then the Csb
     
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    If you would actually read the posts you quote --you would not make the kind of comment you just made.
    Look at my post number 14 again with discerning eyes. Then you can say "Oops."
     
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    I've noticed that the CSB (like the NIV) seems to use fewer words than other translations.

    I'd love to have a "word count" for both the CSB and the NIV!
     
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    Would you agree that the more formal translations such as the Nas and Nkjv better when doing serious bible studies though?
     
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    I believe the CSB is fine "when doing serious Bible studies."
     
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