New Here. Which Kjv Bible To Use??
 

Hello!

I am new to reading the KJV Bible, and I read from these posts that the Nelson KJV isnt the "right" one as they have alexandrian tendencies. (Nelson KJV is the one I have).

So my question is this: Which KJV Bible is best to use (cambridge, oxford, etc...)?? where can I buy it??

I would like a larger Bible, with bigger letters and words of Christ in red. So can someone please point me in the direction that I need to go.

Also is there a book, dictionary, etc... that I can use with the KJV?? (something other then swordsearcher).

Thank You

God Bless:)

Check out Local Church Bible Publishers (http://lcbplansing.org/Home) for good, inexpensive Bibles. I've had their Bibles for years and I'm continually impressed by how high their quality is. They should have something like you're looking for.

As far as other books to use, a Webster's 1828 Dictionary is good to have around, as well as a Strong's or Vine's concordance. The thing to remember, however, is that Scripture is given by inspiration, but not dictionaries or concordances. At the end of the day, the King James Bible should be one's final authority, and not the dictionary's definition or some person's comments on the Scriptures.

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Do you have e-sword? It is a free site with some stuff you can buy if you so choose. They give as much away for free if they legally can. You can download the KJV plus the KJV1611 if you like for free. If comes with the KJV in the first download along with Strong's concordance. This gives the definition that come with the definition of the original Hebrew or Greek. You can also download an old Websters Dictionary too, again for FREE! (See why I like it so much?) I am not sure which KJV they use though. I know this is not the Bible you are looking for since you want one you can carry around but I figured it would be good, free study tools so you do not need to purchase a concordance or dictionary. The website is http://e-sword.net

He doesn't need any lexicons!!! :mad: The King James Bible defines itself!

IC@KJV Your on a good path friend. MC1171611 gave you great advice. Local Church Bible Publishers sells fantastic Bibles, and the Webster's 1828 Dictionary is a great dictionary, although Bibleprotector would disagree :p The next book you might want to get is "The Language of the King James Bible" by Gail Riplinger. https://shop.avpublications.com/prod...7ae79061563435 This is a fantastic book will help you see how:

* The King James Bible contains God's Built-in Dictionary, defining each word, in its context, using the very words of the Webster's and Oxford English Dictionaries !

* The King James Bible has a vocabulary and reading level which slowly builds progressively from Genesis to Revelation.

* The King James Bible uses words with the appropriate sound symbolism. It has a vocabulary that phonaesthetically fulfills the Bible's own description of itself as "powerful."

* The King James Bible is the only extant access we have to the pure language lexicons of the 16th and 17th centuries.

* The King James Bible gives a transparent view of the Greek and Hebrew vocabulary, grammar and syntax.

* The King James Bible has internationally recognizable vocabulary and spelling.

* The King James Bible uses literary devices which enhance doctrinally important concepts and memorability.

* The King James Bible has a sentence structure which enhances accurate doctrinal interpretation.

* The King James Bible's words and sentences are patterned and woven through its fabric so as to provide a consistency of form and content.

* The King James Bible has the precision and longevity of the legal document that it is. (To be equitable all English speaking persons must be judged by the same criteria.)

:eek::eek::eek:

So there you go, with a good Bible, a good dictionary, and Riplinger's book on the KJB's language, you'll be well on your way to being a bonified KJB expert :D

By the way, welcome to the forums :)

Much Love in Christ Jesus,
Stephen

The "Pure Cambridge Edition" is available for e-Sword (the regular edition just states that it's 1769): www.bibleprotector.com/KJB-PCE_e-sword.zip

One thing I like about the PCE is the paragraph divisions the one included with e-Sword doesn't have.

What I didn't like was a sapce between the name LORD or GOD and the period when the Name was at the end of a sentence so that a verse might end up looking like this:

(With the period on the next line due to word-wrapping) I was able to fix that for my use with MS Access find and replace.

He asked what a good dictionary would be. Another poster recommended Websters Dictionary. I told him where he could find it. You need to relax. I did not make a negative remark about the KJV so I am not sure why you are trying to defend it.

So, the King James Bible doesn't have the full definition of the Hebrew and Greek? And the Strong's lexicon is going to give a better meaning?

No.

stephanos is right:

Clearly, the PCE in e-sword was made by a third party. At least we know that the www.swordsearcher.com program is reputable and reliable!

I stated the Webster's Dictionary was avalable for free. He asked about dictionaries. You really need to take a breather. I know you want to "fight for the Word of God" but there is no attack on it's way from me so RELAX! In no way does using a dictionary threaten the Bible (unless the dictionary lies and most KJVO'ist like old Webster's dictionaries.) :rolleyes:

For both posters who went on the offensive for me suggesting a free site and that Websters Dictionary was on it please take note...HE ASKED FOR IT! That is all I have to say. Thank you and have a wonderful day. :)

I did recommend a dictionary in my post. I don't think it is a required tool for Bible study, but it can help if one gets a decent one. Strongs is a lexicon diguised as a concordance, which was put together by a Bible corrector (the new ones are far worse). In the hands of a undiscerning mind these lexicons WILL become the authority in place of the Bible itself. I wanted to warn IC@KJV about the use of such deceptive tools, and help him to see that God has given him everything he needs in ONE Book, the King James Bible.

Peace and Love,
Stephen

This is fine. I may not agree but your opinion is not an issue for me. Next time just keep in mind I am not out to get anyone here. I may not agree with most people here about the KJV only issue but I am not the enemy. I like to chat with people here on issues because the more knowledge I gain the more I can use it for God.

I am new to reading the KJV Bible, and I read from these posts that the Nelson KJV isnt the "right" one as they have alexandrian tendencies. (Nelson KJV is the one I have).

So my question is this: Which KJV Bible is best to use (cambridge, oxford, etc...)?? where can I buy it??

I would like a larger Bible, with bigger letters and words of Christ in red. So can someone please point me in the direction that I need to go.

Also is there a book, dictionary, etc... that I can use with the KJV?? (something other then swordsearcher).

Thank You

God Bless
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I do think this needs to be stated. I provide the following note FYE, not to be critical. You state:"....reading the KJV Bible...", and "...Which KJV Bible is best to use...." Leaving "features" aside("larger Bible, with bigger letters and words of Christ in red"....wide margins...etc.), the "bigger" question, it seems to me, is whether you are going to believe that Holy Bible.

That is, I often hear the issue framed as "Which 'the' bible do you 'prefer', 'use', 'like'......?"

I "use" a car manual, dictionary, Strongs......' , and I "like" ice cream, my "favorite" being vanilla, and I "like" smoking, my favorite being NOW shorts. That is, the "which 'the' Bible" issue is framed in terms of "likeability", "preference", or 'usability", instead of truth. No one believes a 'the' Bible they "prefer", "like", or "use", for that presupposes an authority over it. And this is the mindset of "The Bible Correction Society", i.e., they have there doctrine, and if they read a verse that they do not understand, since it does not "fit"/suit their doctrine, because they do not understand it, they find a "version" that does, that they "prefer", that they "like", that is their "favorite". Thus, instead of the Holy Bible correcting them(2 Tim. 3:16), they submit the Holy Bible to their(fallible) correction, and thus, they are the final authority, not the objective words of the Holy Bible. Instead of them "revising", "correcting" their doctrine based on the objective words of the Holy Bible, i.e., it is they that needs "correction", "revision"...., they "correct", "revise" the Holy Bible, instead of believing it, and submitting to it.

If this is "off course", I apologize. My intent was to frame the debate as one of truth, not "preference", "usability","likeability." I do not understand/like much of Shakespeare , nor a medical book(my brother is a doctor), but I am not to "revise", "correct",.....based on my understandabilty(or lack thereof) or "preference."

In Christ,

John M. Whalen

Hi!

Thank You for that information, I downloaded e-sword and I must say that it is AWESOME!!!

I have never before used a program/book that is so helpfull.

Thank You and God Bless Thee!

Hi!

Thank You all!! for giving me alot of helpfull advice. May God Bless You all!