King James Bible - 400 years old

homer911

Interesting article in the Guardian today about the KJB

http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2010/dec/20/king-james-bible-400-anniversary

I'd never realised it was so contentious at the time, never mind now..

JimiTime

Interesting article.

wolfsbane

homer911 wrote: »

Interesting article in the Guardian today about the KJB

http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2010/dec/20/king-james-bible-400-anniversary

I'd never realised it was so contentious at the time, never mind now..

Yes, good for the KJV-Only folk to remember its real origins, and weaknesses. All of the translations have their weaknesses, some worse than others. I used the KJV when I was converted, and the NKJV later. I also used the NIV to some extent. I use the NKJV normally, consulting the ESV and NIV for quick checks.

I gather Her Majesty the Queen referred to the KJV in her Christmas message, emphasising its 'ecumenical' origins. I'm sure some of our Free Presbyterian brethren choked on their after-dinner mints!:D

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lmaopml

wolfsbane wrote: »

Yes, good for the KJV-Only folk to remember its real origins, and weaknesses. All of the translations have their weaknesses, some worse than others. I used the KJV when I was converted, and the NKJV later. I also used the NIV to some extent. I use the NKJV normally, consulting the ESV and NIV for quick checks.

I gather Her Majesty the Queen referred to the KJV in her Christmas message, emphasising its 'ecumenical' origins. I'm sure some of our Free Presbyterian brethren choked on their after-dinner mints!:D

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Hebrews 11:30 By faith the walls of Jericho fell down after they were encircled for seven days.

LOL, ecumenism is never a bad thing; I'm sure you would agree Wolfsbane...

'Her Majesty', may have a whole lot of wisdom...and that's from an Irish republican(ish)...!

Lot's to learn, and miles to travel still it seems...

Plowman

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PDN

Plowman wrote: »

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Not really, because King James used the sword to ban and suppress the Geneva Bible, which was the preferred translaion of the Puritans.

antiskeptic

lmaopml wrote: »

LOL, ecumenism is never a bad thing; I'm sure you would agree Wolfsbane...

Wolfsbane would likely choke over his after dinner mints at the thought of (doctrinal) unity with Rome. So probably not..

wolfsbane

antiskeptic wrote: »

Wolfsbane would likely choke over his after dinner mints at the thought of (doctrinal) unity with Rome. So probably not..

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wolfsbane

Plowman wrote: »

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Yes, I doubt love of Christ was a motivation for James. In true ecumenical form, an unsavoury compromise was arrived at, something less offensive to his worldly outlook.

But God in His providence made it a blessing for many generations of Bible readers.

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Acts 17:10 Then the brethren immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Berea. When they arrived, they went into the synagogue of the Jews. 11 These were more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so. 12 Therefore many of them believed, and also not a few of the Greeks, prominent women as well as men.

wolfsbane

lmaopml said:

'Her Majesty', may have a whole lot of wisdom...and that's from an Irish republican(ish)...!

Lot's to learn, and miles to travel still it seems...

Though I would be more of a British republican, I have been impressed over the years by the Queen's fortitude in adversity.

I pray for her and her family that God will indeed save them, for they are lost sinners like most of her subjects.
1 Timothy 2:1 Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, 2 for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence.

May I take this opportunity to wish you and all my Irish friends a very happy New Year. May we indeed learn much in our journey this year.

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“ You are worthy to take the scroll,
And to open its seals;
For You were slain,
And have redeemed us to God by Your blood
Out of every tribe and tongue and people and nation,

Zombrex

wolfsbane wrote: »

I gather Her Majesty the Queen referred to the KJV in her Christmas message, emphasising its 'ecumenical' origins.

Father Ted has ruined that word for me

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvvwNR3vF44