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Differences between Geneva Bible andAV 1611

Discussion in 'Bible Versions & Translations' started by robycop3, May 25, 2006.

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  1. robycop3

    robycop3 Well-Known Member
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    One obvious between these two versions is that the Geneva reads 'passover' in Acts 12:4 while the AV reads 'Easter'.

    Another is that the Geneva's Psalm 12:7 reads 'him' while the AV reads 'them', with a marginal note of explanation.

    I don't have the time to sit down and make such a comparison, but perhaps someone here has already done so, using the 1599 Geneva and the AV 1611's best edition. I would like to see such a comparison if one exists or if anyone has time/resources to do it. I'm speaking of comparisons of TEXTS, not the Apocrypha nor the voluminous footnotes of the Geneva.
     
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    Now THAT would be a job! :D

    Aren't the Geneva and the AV1611 based on the same Greek and Hebrew texts? If so, then I wouldn't think there would be much appreciable difference, but I've been wrong before. [​IMG]
     
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    (Heb 10:23 KJV) Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)

    (Heb 10:23 GB) And washed in our bodies with pure water, let vs keepe the profession of our hope, without wauering, (for he is faithfull that promised)

    (2Co 2:17 KJV) For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ.

    (2Co 2:17 GB) For wee are not as many, which make marchandise of the woorde of God: but as of sinceritie, but as of God in ye sight of God speake we in Christ.

    (1Jo 2:23 KJV) Whosoever denieth the Son, the same hath not the Father: (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also.

    (1Jo 2:23 GB) Whosoeuer denyeth the Sonne, the same hath not the Father.

    (Jam 4:6 KJV) But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.

    (Jam 4:6 GB) But the Scripture offereth more grace, and therefore sayth, God resisteth the proude, and giueth grace to the humble.
     
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    Doh..I posted from the 1769 KJV.

    LOL
     
  5. robycop3

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    Well, the KJVOs say the AV 1611 & the 1769 KJV are the same, anyway.

    There's a feature in Esword that can be used to compare any 2 versions, & the GB & AV are both available for it.(And so is the Bishop's Bible of 1568.) I simply don't have time to do it till at least the middla June.

    And I appreciate the fact that so far we've stuck to the OP, & I hope it continues in that spirit, w/o going into our opinions of either version. Let's let the evidence speak for itself.
     
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    Gen. 1:28
    fill the earth (Geneva)
    replenish the earth (KJV)

    Exod. 3:22
    shall ask of her neighbour (Geneva)
    shall borrow of her neighbour (KJV)

    Exod. 5:8
    the number of brick (Geneva)
    the tale of the bricks (KJV)

    Exod. 15:3
    The Lord is a man of war, his name is Jehovah (Geneva)
    The LORD is a man of war: the LORD is his name (KJV)

    Exod. 23:17c
    the Lord Jehovah (Geneva)
    the Lord GOD (KJV)

    Exod. 29:40a
    tenth part (Geneva)
    tenth deal (KJV)
     
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    Some N. T. examples:

    Mark 4:12b]
    lest at any time they should turn (Geneva)
    lest at any time they should be converted (KJV)

    Mark 16:18a
    they shall take away serpents (Geneva)
    they shall take up serpents (KJV)

    Luke 17:6
    mulberry tree (Geneva)
    sycamine tree (KJV)

    Luke 23:32
    evildoers (Geneva)
    malefactors (KJV)

    John 2:3a
    And when the wine failed (Geneva)
    and when they wanted wine (KJV)

    John 3:36b
    and he that obeyeth not the Son (Geneva)
    and he that believeth not the Son (KJV)

    John 14:2
    In my Father's house are many dwelling places (Geneva)
    In my Father's house are many mansions (KJV)

    Acts 1:20c
    Let another take his charge (Geneva)
    his bishoprick let another take (KJV)

    Acts 14:23
    ordained them elders by election in every church (Geneva)
    ordained them elders in every church (KJV)

    Acts 17:4
    joined in company with Paul and Silas (Geneva)
    consorted with Paul and Silas (KJV)

    Rom. 8:16a
    same Spirit (Geneva)
    Spirit itself (KJV)

    Phil. 1:10
    ye may be pure (Geneva)
    ye may be sincere (KJV)

    Heb. 10:23
    profession of our hope (Geneva)
    profession of our faith (KJV)

    2 Pet. 1:1c
    righteousness of our God and Saviour Jesus Christ (Geneva)
    righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ (KJV)
     
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