a Challenge For Some...

Many (not all)avid KJV readers do not really know what a given text actually means.They may be very familiar with the form of words -- but the essence of the message is muted frequently.They cherish a tradition.

You exceeded my expectations a smidgen.Your effort was merely fair.

I didn't give you demerits because you failed to use the "exact words" of a number of MV's.I gave zip when you showed that you didn't know the thrust of a verse.I awarded you partial credit when you understood part of the particular phrase --but missed a segment which was important.Sometimes you did not finish one of the items.You rated an incomplete.But nice guy that I am,I gave you half a point out of the generosity of my heart.

I think I have proven the reverse.The KJV is not so easy to understand even for vets like you.That's why you need to switch over to some modern versions for study.The KJV carries too much luggage.One has to translate much of the time.It's better to go through one less hoop in the process of Bible study.

 

Multiple post.

 

I hate it when this multiple stuff happens.

 

Well I have dispatched that notion.

"It sounds beautiful".That tells me you are influenced by its esthetic quality more than anything else.I tell you that Luke 2 sounds beautiful in every valid modern version.You are simply attached to the KJV because it's your tradtion."It sounds like the Bible ought to sound.Other versions just don't have that same ring of authority." Etc.Etc.

You said in another post that the KJV is easy enough for anyone to understand,or words to that effect.Which is it?

BTW,The HCSB and TNIV are much closer to one another than you may think.They're about as close as the ESV and the NRSV are to one another.(Pss,don't tell Wayne Grudem I said so.That would go against his ESV marketing methods.)

 

You left out the critical word "justice".The antiquated use of "judgment" in the KJV needs to be rendered in the modern form.That's why you got a zero.

ESV:justice for all who are oppressed
Net :Justice for all the oppressed

ESV : They exchanged the glory of God
The Message :They traded the Glory
Net : They traded their majestic God
NIrV : They traded their glorious God

That's why you got half-credit.

ESV and NASU : I said in my alarm
NJB : In my terror I said

That's why you got only partial credit.Yoy emphasized "haste" with the words "too soon" when that is needed.Also,"dismay" doesn't really mean the same thing as "alarm" or "terror".

That's why I gave you less than full credit.You didn't finish the crucial last part of the sentence.Your thought just dangled out there.It was incomplete on your part.I could have "justly" marked you down to zero;but I'm a nice guy.

ESV : for your rules at all times
NIrV : for your laws at all times
Net : your regulations at all times

Now if you can't see how you rightly deserved a zero here --I don't know what to say.You didn't even paraphrase the idea -- your wording was way off the mark.

(The wording of the ESV and NASU were too close to that of the KJV here.)
NJB : I have seen that all perfection is finite,but your commandment has no limit.
Net : I realize that everything has its limits,but your commands are beyond full comprehension.
NIrV : I've learned that everything has its limits.But your commands are perfect.

First of all,you shouldn't use the same kind of phraseology :"my eyes fail".To see if you really understand you need to translate in more current language.Plus it wasn't the Lord's "righteousness" but his deliverance -- David wanted to be saved (but not in the evangelical sense)."From seeking Your righteous Word"? No.Not at all.This is why you merited a zero.

Net : My eyes grow tired as I wait for your deliverance,for your reliable promise to be fulfilled.
NIrV : My eyes grow tired as I look to you to save me.Please save me as you have promised.

I had given you full credit here.But (confidentially) you misfired on this one too.

ESV :evil purpose
NJB : wicked designs
NIrV : evil plans
Net note :those who pursue wrong

 

You simply used the quote function to copy my post --but apparently didn't read the contents.Strange.

 

Your sentences are not too clear.

Are you trying to say that one who uses a modern version would have to use a dictionary as much as one who uses a KJV (of whatever model)?

Besides,how would you know?Do you own and read any modern versions?If not, you're not speaking from any practical experience.

Sal.Why didn't you venture forth to accept the challenge I made in the OP?