What is the difference between NIV and KJV?

What is the difference between NIV and KJV?

The NIV is accurate, readable, and clear, yet true to the original Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek of the Bible. The KJV was the Authorized Version being translated via the Antioch manuscript textline, and also the New Testament being translated from the Textus Receptus.

Is ESV good version of Bible?

Though the ESV is a precise Bible, its translators chose to place a premium on literary excellence. They succeeded well, and the Bible they translated is beautiful to read—far more than any of its contemporaries.

Which version of English Bible is best?

Through May 2022, the top five best-selling translations were as follows:

  • New International Version.
  • English Standard Version.
  • New Living Translation.
  • King James Version.
  • Christian Standard Bible.

Who uses NIV Bible?

Translation methodology The range of those participating included many different denominations such as Anglicans, Assemblies of God, Baptist, Christian Reformed, Lutheran and Presbyterian. The NIV is a balance between word-for-word and thought-for-thought or literal and phrase-by-phrase translations.

Is the King James better than the NIV?

“Surely, the Believers, and the Jews, and the Christians and the Sabians — whichever party from among these truly believes in Allah and the Last Day and does good deeds — shall have their reward with their Lord, and no fear shall come upon them, nor shall they grieve.” (Al Quran 2:62/63 )

What is the difference between the KJV and the NIV?

KJV followers are likely to reject the NKJV.

  • The NKJV is written with word meanings that are more similar to today’s modern interpretations.
  • The NKJV includes Alexandrian texts.
  • The KJV neglected to include Alexandrian texts altogether.
  • The NKJV is written as a new translation to reflect better readability and interpretation.
  • How does the NIV compare to the KJV?

    remove Jesus name

  • remove Jesus as the ‘only begotten Son’
  • switch the name of Lucifer and Jesus
  • remove proof that Jesus is God
  • remove validation of the virgin birth
  • remove that our redemption is through Jesus blood
  • remove proof of the Holy Trinity
  • and remove proof that you have eternal life in Jesus
  • Which Bible translation is best?

    Antioch and Alexandrian Manuscripts. From the Alexandrian manuscripts we have the following English translations (not an all inclusive list): Rheims-Douay (1582),Revised Version (1881),American Standard Version (1901),RSV,NASV,…

  • Literal versus Dynamic Equivalent Translations.
  • Reasons for Hope*Jesus’ Bible Pick.