Which version of Bible you like to read? - Upgoat

Which version of Bible you like to read?
submitted by mxcviel to religion 2 yearsApr 19, 2023 09:31:45 ago (+7/-4) (religion)

I noticed some English translations differ quite a bit from Latin original, so I'm curious which one is maybe good for you, or better for reading? Even if you are not religious, just that it feels close to you.

King James Version, 1611 UK

Contemporary English Version, 1999 American

Good News Bible 1992, American

American Standard Version, 1901

World English Bible American Standard Version 2002

Vulgata Clementina, 1592

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[ - ] Lost_In_The_Thinking 4 points 2 yearsApr 19, 2023 09:44:36 ago (+4/-0)

"Latin original"? The various books of the bible were written in Hebrew, Aramaic, and Koine Greek and later translated to Latin.

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[ - ] mxcviel [op] -1 points 2 yearsApr 19, 2023 10:23:40 ago (+0/-1)

yeah, but were translated to other European languages mostly from Latin. And I was just thinking, since there are small differences... in Revelation this beast comes from the sea with 7 heads on, but reading Vulgata one could see it as that seven heads of this beast are one inside the other, like that Russian matryoshka dolls... well it's not maybe important, just interesting.

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[ - ] Lost_In_The_Thinking 3 points 2 yearsApr 19, 2023 10:51:27 ago (+3/-0)

That is mostly untrue. The most important translations we know were translated from original languages. Martin Luther used Hebrew and Greek manuscripts for his German translation. So were the Great Bible and the Geneva Bible in translations to English. The Authorized Version (King James) used Hebrew, Greek, and Latin manuscripts, but the translators were excellent scholars and knowing the Latin Vulgate translation was a 4th century version from earlier original sources, they used it only for reference.

I recommend a book on the subject: "God's Secretaries: The Making of the King James Bible" by Adam Nicolson. Very illuminating.

[ - ] AugustineOfHippo2 4 points 2 yearsApr 19, 2023 09:54:20 ago (+4/-0)

Douay-Rheims

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[ - ] deleted 0 points 2 yearsApr 23, 2023 21:00:59 ago (+0/-0)

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[ - ] AugustineOfHippo2 1 point 2 yearsApr 24, 2023 07:44:02 ago (+1/-0)

Here is a good link I use:

https://www.drbo.org/drl/index.htm

biblegateway also has an english-only translation:

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%201&version=DRA

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[ - ] mxcviel [op] 0 points 2 yearsApr 19, 2023 10:24:27 ago (+0/-0)

thanks

[ - ] PotatoWhisperer2 3 points 2 yearsApr 19, 2023 12:32:32 ago (+3/-0)

KJV, large print, Jesus in red, leather cover.

Because it's the most popular, I'm need glasses, I'm blind, and cover is nice and supple for a floppy book which is kinda funny.

[ - ] texasblood 2 points 2 yearsApr 19, 2023 12:27:47 ago (+3/-1)

KJV
The rest are sissy bibles that FURTHER dilute a translated writing.
Unless your eyes have been opened it's just a history book of letters to churches.

[ - ] Pasty 2 points 2 yearsApr 19, 2023 13:54:35 ago (+2/-0)*

The 1611 KJV has all of the old English features such as v's instetof u's and i's instead of j's and can be a challenging read that's enjoyable. The translation of the KJV most people read was solidified around 1854 ironically enough.

I also enjoyed the RSV2 while we're at it.

[ - ] dicedice 2 points 2 yearsApr 19, 2023 15:25:30 ago (+2/-0)

I prefer Geneva 1560.
You've already been told about the "Latin original."
I have a Greek NT. I'm looking to get a copy of the Septuagint.

[ - ] TerryB 1 point 2 yearsApr 19, 2023 12:34:05 ago (+1/-0)

Most of those are what is referred to as 'family bibles'. Not the exact true translation. Mauro Biglino, an expert translator of ancient Hebrew explains....Elohim

[ - ] FacelessOne 0 points 2 yearsApr 19, 2023 09:33:17 ago (+0/-0)

Heretic detected

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[ - ] mxcviel [op] 0 points 2 yearsApr 19, 2023 09:43:36 ago (+0/-0)

Et vidi de mari bestiam ascendentem habentem capita septem, et cornua decem, et super cornua ejus decem diademata, et super capita ejus nomina blasphemiæ.

And I saw a beast from the sea coming up having seven heads... etc etc

I've noticed specially in revelation, in English sometimes translation differs from latin, and it's interesting why.

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[ - ] FacelessOne 1 point 2 yearsApr 19, 2023 10:50:18 ago (+1/-0)

The why is simple. Vatican decision to keep the scriptures out of reach of the plebs.

More interesting to compare Greek/Hebrew to English translations compared to the Latin Vulgate.

[ - ] DonaldJTrump 0 points 2 yearsApr 19, 2023 11:55:11 ago (+0/-0)

Of the ones you listed, KJV all the way. Among more modern translations, ESV is pretty good. I have been reading an interlinear Latin/English Gospel of John lately and I'd like to get a full Vulgate someday but my command of Latin doesn't justify it at present.

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[ - ] deleted 0 points 2 yearsApr 19, 2023 13:15:43 ago (+0/-0)

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[ - ] Monica 0 points 2 yearsApr 19, 2023 12:07:44 ago (+0/-0)

@system

When I chose a selection it went to a page that said I already have voted. But I'm 99.99999% sure I never voted on this.

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[ - ] system 1 point 2 yearsApr 19, 2023 12:22:18 ago (+1/-0)

Probably a fluke which sent the request twice or something.

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[ - ] deleted 0 points 2 yearsApr 19, 2023 12:21:44 ago (+0/-0)

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[ - ] TheAnimal 0 points 2 yearsApr 19, 2023 12:47:45 ago (+0/-0)