Bible study.

There are times I get so excited over here. You se, I have had this passion for about 4 decades now, to learn biblical greek. "Why?" You might ask. The answer is simple. Since the 1611 KJV was printed, every succeeding version has been interpreted by a varying number of editors, with varying viewpoints on how to interpret the original greek. In addition, each version of the bible that is on the market today has a different reading level. Also, the original greek language was not intended to be read fast. This requires the reader to slow down and really ponder the true meaning of the words being used.

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SW-User

St Augustine (4th century) whose theology and opinions have dictated much of Christian beliefs, even Protestant Reform Theology, could not even read Greek and could only read a Latin version of the NT. Something to ponder.

Random3838 · 36-40, M

Couldn't you say the same thing for the KJV? That it changed the translation from the bible before it?

The problem with Greek (and i agree we need to look at the greek for interpretation but also etymology) is that many greek words do not have an english translation (for example, Zikaron which has no english word for it). So it is up to the translator to choose a word that is close to it (for zikaron, many say memorial or rememberence). Or you have several different greek words that translate into one single english word ( for example love; in greek has 4 different words or kinds of love).

Musicman · 61-69, M

The original New Testament was written in Greek. So if you can actually read Greek you will get the original meaning of the Bible.

Lonewolf511 · 56-60, M

@Musicman that's right.

Patientlywaiting · 46-50, FVIP

Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is quick and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

The Greek word for quick means “alive, living, lively.” The Greek word for powerful means “full of energy, energized, active, effective.”

With that in mind, my belief is that no matter what Bible you read or in what language or what the messages were for the first people that were reading it, God will use his word it to communicate personally with the people of today.

I never read my Bible without praying and asking God what he wants to show me because it's not about the words on the page or what even they originally meant to the first Christians and Jews, it's about what God wants to say to you and what God wants for you and your life today. Without a personal connection with God, we would find the words meaningless.

Lonewolf511 · 56-60, M

@Patientlywaiting your response to my post was quite profound and I was deeply touched by the words you chose to úse. Be blessed.

Lonewolf511 · 56-60, M

@Lonewolf511 are you a christian? Do you attend church? Have you had some kind of biblical training?

Patientlywaiting · 46-50, FVIP

@Lonewolf511 I'm a Christian and I go to church. I always research and pray on any questions I have 😊

Adstar · 56-60, M

The belief that some people hold,, that God cannot inspire people to translate His Word from one language to another,, really indicates just how pathetic those people believe The God of Abraham is..

CorvusBlackthorne · M

You know, I've always wondered about that. I would also be very interested in what the Old Testament says in the original Hebrew. I'm willing to bet a lot of people would be shocked.

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