Αποτελέσματα Αναζήτησης
Our Bible comparison chart shows where popular Holy Bible translations fit along a spectrum from Word-for-Word to Meaning-for-Meaning to Thought-for-Thought to Paraphrase. Compare the clear, natural English of GOD’S WORD and other translations.
23 Σεπ 2024 · In this article, we will compare various Bible translations to help inform your choice. They will be compared in these seven categories: (1) translation philosophy, (2) reading level, (3) notable features, (4) origin, (5) manuscript tradition, (6) most popular Study Bible, and (7) translators.
This explains the difference between the KJV and all cited modern versions. Interesting to see the NIV agree with the KJV against the NASB and ESV’s treatment of the phrase ‘in his blood.’
When comparing translations for a Bible verse, users can read the well-known translations including New International Version, King James Bible, The Message, Revised Standard Version, and English Standard Version, as well as more than 30 additional translations.
Literal translations and word-for-word versions are helpful for people who want to study the Scripture to get the clearest sense of the original meanings of each word. Paraphrases and thought-for-thought versions help people who are new to the Bible to understand its essential meaning more easily.
General Translation Classifications: Word For Word: (KJV, NASB, NKJV) sometimes called Formal Equivalence, ie. as literal as possible, sometimes sacrificing meaning. Optimal Equivalence (ESV, HCSB) is a recent term used with the English Standard Bible and the Holman Christian Standard Bible.
These four versions do the best job of accurately translating the words and meaning of the original languages. Avoid: Please do not choose the option on the far right of every chart: The Message Bible by Eugene H. Peterson.
