Yeah, I went from the NIV (New International Version) to the NKJV (New King James Version), too! Thankfully, not much time was spent (wasted) reading it before switching to the pure BIBLE text of 1611.
I still have my original NIV and NKJV books and mark them up from time to time to highlight the changes.
But subtle changes like these found in the ESV (English Standard Version) are most troubling. Don’t these translators realize the mess they’re dumping in the path of the righteous?
With the merchandising of Bibles that’s going on these days (all those fancy stylistic and themed Bibles), it’s clear to me that there’s no respect for the Word of God. It’s just a game of translating old human writings…not God’s Word. The saddest part of all this are the people who shop for Bible versions like they’re shopping for a new pair of jeans (what color, what theme, what version, who’s endorsement).
But the will of God be done, he sees all and hears all.
(Note to Tony: I read your thread about those verses in Isiah...very interesting)
Last edited by Brother Jerry; 04-20-2009 at 06:07 AM.
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