BethG Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 Which version do you prefer and why? Do you use/read the same version to/with your children? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy to monkeys Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 JPS TaNaKh. . . .I like the way it reads. Yes I use it with my kids too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tntgoodwin Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 I prefer the ESV for it's accuracy and the fact it is more readable than the NASB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denise in Florida Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 The first time I read through cover to cover I used the NIV. I enjoyed the language use and it was easy to get into the flow of the story line. I am now working my way through with the BSF approach and am using the NASB. I really like the style and I have had some thought provoking moments when a word choice is different from NIV. I am now looking for a third translation. To me the differences are as telling as the similarities. I also would like to have the money to buy some of the Yale Anchor Commentaries but so far they are out of my price range. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forty-two Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 (edited) ESV - a readable and fairly literal translation that also maintains a sense of poetry. ETA: With the dc we use a children's Bible whose text is a somewhat simplified version of the ESV. Edited October 1, 2011 by forty-two Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petepie2 Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 I prefer the ESV for it's accuracy and the fact it is more readable than the NASB. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoxcell Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 I mainly use NKJV because that is what our pastor teaches out of, but I also have the ESV on my NOOk that I read as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicAnn Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 New World Translation for my personal Bible study, KJ when I have to use my phone (I have it downloaded) and NIV when I study with a friend, because that's what she prefers. But I'd pick NWT if I had to pick one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denise in Florida Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 I prefer the ESV for it's accuracy and the fact it is more readable than the NASB. I have not tried the ESV but it is on my 'possible next translation' list. Can you explain what you mean when you say it is more readable than the NASB? I have found the NASB to be comfortable to use, does than mean I would not like the ESV? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeacefulChaos Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 NIV and yes. I'm ok with most translations, but I can't stand The Message Bible. It's totally inaccurate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiseOwlKnits Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 We use NRSV because that's what our church uses and what I grew up with. DD has two Bibles: a NRSV translation given to her by our church when she was baptized and a NIrV translation we bought her when her book of Bible stories wasn't enough to hold her interest anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 I prefer the Fox translation of the Torah. I like that it is attempting to be as close as possible linguistically to the original. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 Do I have to pick one? LOL. We use ESV as a family and I use that predominantly for my own private reading. It is my favorite. We use NKJV at church and for Awana memory. It's my second favorite. My husband prefers NASB for his private reading but mostly because he's had that Bible for eons. My daughter uses KJV for any work with Rod and Staff. I have every major version in the house so there are plenty of times when we compare verses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milovany Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 We use the Orthodox Study Bible, which we really appreciate for the articles and study notes on the faith and practices of the early church. It's an English translation of the Septuagint for the Old Testament and the New King James for the NT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy to monkeys Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 I prefer the Fox translation of the Torah. I like that it is attempting to be as close as possible linguistically to the original. link pretty please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela H in Texas Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 Mostly the New World Translation. A few benefits: it has God's name in it in all the places it was in the original texts, it's in plain English, it was translated from the original languages rather than other translation, etc. The King James Version is nice because many passages are known across Christianity as well as "in the world" from that version. Also, though it is probably one of the least accurate versions, it is often the one people trust most so is easy to discuss with others. Though written in 1611, many people think Jesus wrote it himself. Hard to argue with those people (lol). When I first started studying, I would have four or five translations out at a time. Many times I still look up many translations at a time, especially when referenced on this board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seraphina Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 King James, it's what I have always used and it's what our church uses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tntgoodwin Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 I have not tried the ESV but it is on my 'possible next translation' list. Can you explain what you mean when you say it is more readable than the NASB? I have found the NASB to be comfortable to use, does than mean I would not like the ESV? I too like the NASB, but would you agree the NIV is a little easier to read, the language flows a little better? It is kind of like that. Literal translation like the NASB, but sounds better to my ears like the NIV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
********* Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 (edited) We all use the NKJV. We like the KJV, but because we have family bible study, we use the NKJV because we feel the language is easier for the littles to understand. DH and I really enjoy comparing many versions; ESV, NASB, KJV. Love using esword. :D We do not, however, care for the NIV or the Message. eta: Forgot to mention we LOVE the Amplified version. Edited October 2, 2011 by bethanyniez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Geek Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 King James and NIV. We read KJ exclusively to dd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueridge Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 I prefer the ESV for it's accuracy and the fact it is more readable than the NASB. :iagree: I love mine, and use it for our morning devotionals with the girls. They have NKJV that I bought them several years ago, and I'm not sure if I want to move them over to ESV yet. Sometimes it's almost *too* accurate and loses a bit of the loveliness of the language. I do love it for the notes (I have the study version). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyhomemaker Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 I prefer the ESV for it's accuracy and the fact it is more readable than the NASB. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie4b Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 I read the NIV because it's both accurate and very readable. I used it when I read to dc when they were younger, too. Once they could read, I bought each first an NIrV then an NIV. Our new pastor uses the ESV, which prior to technology we have today might have caused me to switch, but it's easy enough to get an e-version, so I haven't purchased a hard copy yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoforjoy Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 I really like the ESV. My church uses the NRSV, and I actually prefer a gender-neutral translation like the NRSV (I think it's more accurate, but that's a different thread...), but I just like the way the ESV reads. I find the NRSV kind of awkward and it just doesn't have the literary flow I think the ESV has. I've always liked the language of the RSV, and the ESV is largely a revision of that text, so maybe that's why. At this point I read the ESV almost exclusively (although I do have a few NRSV study Bibles that I like for their notes). I also like the New Jerusalem translation. It's very readable, and when I want the deuterocanon, that's what I read. I mostly read storybook Bibles to the kids. I'm reading the Jesus Storybook Bible to DS right now, and we both really like it. I also have a couple of children's Bibles based on the NRSV, and I like the Rhyme Bible for little ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenCat Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 NIV.... for it's readability and accuracy. Can't stand KJV as I find it hard to understand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Nyssa Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 NIV and Orthodox Study Bible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgiana Daniels Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 I used NIV when I did my first read-throughs of the Bible. Then I had a pastor say that the NASB was the most accurately translated. Don't know if that's true or not because I'm not a Biblical scholar :D But I've grown used to it, and we do use it for memorization. Except for our memorization of Psalm 91. We're using the NIV for that because it's sounds soooo mega awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8circles Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 I use any of the big ones depending on which is handy. Mostly NIV or NLT. I also think there is a place for translations like The Message but Bible study isnt the place. I stay away from translations that claim to be the only accurate one. That's a big red flag to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 I love NKJV. That's what my bible is, and that's what our pastor preaches from. I like The Message bible sometimes just for something different. My girls have Adventure Bibles, and they are NIV. We read those for our daily bible time. That's the version my husband prefers. I'm sure a lot of you know this, but you can get an app for your smartphone called youversion that has tons of translations on it. It is really cool and very easy to use. I use it all the time. It even has bible reading plans. Just fyi. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorCalMom Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 I have several parallel Bibles that I enjoy using for study purposes. For my personal reading I prefer the NASB. We use the NIV for memorization and readings with the kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brett_ashley Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 another vote for ESV for everyday. also like Amplified for study. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virg Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 The family uses the NIV, it is what I was raised with and our church uses it mostly, although not completely. For my study I switch between NIV, HCSB, and NASB. I agree with a PP that the differences are as helpful as the similarities. Many times I read a chapter in each of the 3 translations and get more understanding each time. I would like to find a good German translation too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamrachelle Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 I love the NIV. I've read the bible through with other translations but the NIV is what I seem to pick up time and time again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diana B Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 NKJV. It's what our church uses and I've found it to be pretty accurate. We do have many other versions - both in hard copy and in e-book form (I love eSword!). We do a lot of word study. My husband has self taught himself some Hebrew & Greek and will often times will look up the original Heb/Gr word (using eSword) when doing Bible Study. My DS also has a NKJV. Although it isn't the easiest for children to use, we wanted something that he could follow along word-for-word during sermons or family Bible study. I just wish they had a good children's NKJV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asta Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 Roman Catholic (Ignatius tabbed version), translated from original tongues in 1611. Re-compared and revised in 1952 (Apocrypha, 1957). Why: I like going with the original compilation (as much as I can as an English speaker...) ;) a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azmomx3 Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 I love the NLT but we also regularly use the NASB and NKJ...and we have an NIV around here somewhere but that's not one I usually use as a go to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patches Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 I use and have grown to love the ESV. Here is how it was explained to me several years ago: NASB is more accurate. NIV is more readable. ESV is a balance between the two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mytwomonkeys Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 i like NKJV or NIV for quiet times. with my kids, we use the living bible sometimes. fwiw, "the message" isn't a translation, it's a paraphrase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustybug Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 We are a KJV only family. My DH grew up a dyed-in-the-wool Southern Baptist and that is considered "THE bible." I use it to follow his wishes and because it is the one our church teaches from. It is used for my own personal reading and for the children too. Before getting married, I also used NKJV and NIV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca VA Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 I love the KJV. The language is so beautiful that it makes me want to memorize it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyGrace Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 I switched to ESV a couple yrs ago after much research-was thrilled about its accuracy. However-it has been sooo hard to get used to since anything I've ever memorized has been NIV (and a tiny bit of KJV from when I was young). The passages I knew in NIV, I'd still read it in the ESV in my mind like I memorized it from NIV, etc. After prayer, about a month ago, I was about to switch back-literally going to order a nice new NIV that next day-when I went into church and after 30 years as NIV, there were brand new ESVs in the pews that someone had donated! So now all the readings, etc, are in ESV. I took that as a sort of a sign to stick with ESV. I just had to kind of put the NIV out of my mind and be ok with the ESV, and it's going much better. My dc use the NIV though for reading and Awana-it's just easier for them to read, understand, and enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 link pretty please? http://www.amazon.com/Five-Books-Moses-Leviticus-Deuteronomy/dp/0805211195/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1317603494&sr=1-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 I read ESV and KJV, but all my memorization is KJV - because it always has been and I'm not switching now!! :lol: Anne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacie Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 :iagree:the ESV is very accurate. When we are not using the ESV we use the NKJV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumpedIntoTheDeepEndFirst Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 King James. It is what I have always used and what is used in church. I do have an NIV around because it is often referred to these days so it makes a great reference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forget-Me-Not Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 KJV. It's what my church uses and what I'm used to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 I prefer the ESV for it's accuracy and the fact it is more readable than the NASB. Me too. Though I read the NIV in college and liked it, I now prefer a more precise translation. We are using the ESV for our children too. When there was only the KJV, everyone learned it. No dumbing down reading level for children or beginning readers. We recently gave DD the ESV Seek and Find Bible which has some nice kid-oriented helps and a larger font size than our thinlines. Our church uses it in worship also, so she can follow along when the Scripture is read aloud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momling Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 We use the New Revised Standard Version... I grew up with the RSV or NRSV at home and the NIV at the Christian school I attended. They took a very dim view of the NRSV, if I recall. It made me like it all the more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaillardia Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 KJV. It's what my church uses and what I'm used to. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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