What does Scripture say about the King James Bible?

[Eternally Grateful]

Scripture says that the last revision of the King James Bible was made by men of God in 1612. Later revisions were made by other men.

where does it say this?

 

[Eternally Grateful]

The entire assemble of translators is legitimate in the eyes of God, not just two individuals. The "improvement" of the King James Bible after 1612 is not legitimate in the eyes of God.

says who?

 

[Eternally Grateful]

Bottom line - either something is perfect or not.
God is perfect - Man is not!
Original autograph Scripture is perfect
Translations are not perfect - even with minor spelling, punctuation, ect

lets not even get into the flaws of the english language as compared to the Greek..

 

[Salty]

Nothing. The King James is a great bible. I used it myself until my parents got me a NKJV Scofield reference for my 18th birthday.

but it is not a perfect bible. nor is it truly inspired.

As in the Army we say "Close enough for govt work!" And as we all know - "It looses something in translation."

The example I like to use is that in German a refrigerator = Kühlschrank
Now a literal translation of Kühlschrank would be cold storage
So, if you are translating - would you use cold storage or refrigerator?

 

[Salty]

lets not even get into the flaws of the english language as compared to the Greek..

Actually that would have a major factor and should be considered!
What really gets me are those who say that the King James Version is superior to the Greek!

 

[Eternally Grateful]

As in the Army we say "Close enough for govt work!" And as we all know - "It looses something in translation."

I am retired Navy/Coast guard so I understand that term. and used it often

The example I like to use is that in German a refrigerator = Kühlschrank
Now a literal translation of Kühlschrank would be cold storage
So, if you are translating - would you use cold storage or refrigerator?

I guess it would depend. Both would work literally. A refrigerator is cold storage.

The example I like you use is John 21. and the English translation of two greek words to Love

I remember it, because the first time I saw it in the Greek. it opened the passage up and what Jesus did so much more clearly. And how Awesome our God is. That Peter could not admit he Agape him.. Yet Jesus still told him, go feed my people

the english works, As yuo say, close enough for government work

But the greek opens and expands it so much more.. to see something we can not see as interpreted in the english text.

 

[Eternally Grateful]

Actually that would have a major factor and should be considered!
What really gets me are those who say that the King James Version is superior to the Greek!

never heard this. heard it was equal. to the greek. ie perfect..

now this is out there. superior? The english language would have to be superior. and it is not even close

 

[Salty]

I am retired Navy/Coast guard so I understand that term. and used it often

Come on over to the VET pages and tell us about your Naval time!

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[Eternally Grateful]

Come on over to the VET pages and tell us about your Naval time!

Vets and Friends

This forum will be dedicated to our vets and any military related topics.

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I just made a long post in that thread..lol

 

[JesusFan]

Actually that would have a major factor and should be considered!
What really gets me are those who say that the King James Version is superior to the Greek!

Or when KJVO state that it was and is the ONLY Translation given to us by God, as its inerrant and perfect