I taught Sunday School and attended one year in a Freewill Baptist church. As a going away present they gave me a King James Version Open Bible, in which is my Bible of choice. I wasn't long reading until I saw the need for a Strongs Exhaustive Concordance with Hebrew and Greek dictionaries.
I don't criticize other versions but am in
hopes that they have had someone like James Strong put together a Concordance for them. I also do not know any who are so KJVO that they are against other versions. But for me I like my KJV Open Bible and am ready to buy my third. My main issue is with the cover wanting to come off and fall apart.
Also not KJVO but close to a TRO.
But love the Open Bible have you ever read from Dake Bible?
I really like it because it like a Bible with 2 or 3 dictionaries.
I have used the Strong's Exhaustive Concordance as a main Bible study tool since 1968.
I have since required a NASB exhaustive concordance for the 1977 edition. And a NIV exhaustive concordance for the 1984 edition. AIT for words not Greek or Hebrew.
I have had the Strong's.... for years - but doesnt help me much now - my eyesight for small font - just is not good enough - even if I use a magnifying glass
How to use Strong’s Concordance is one of the things I teach people as they begin learning how to study the Bible.
Strong’s is limited to the KJV, but other versions have a concordance that fits their needs.
It is a basic tool, there are better ones to use as a person desires to learn more.
Strong’s has many shortcomings.
1) it’s no dictionary - vocabulary is limited and as a lexicon it simply stinks! Learn the Greek and Hebrew alphabets and use a real lexicon. If you use an internet version it may link to one.
2) it is not to be used like a Amplified Bible, it’s not a pick a choose what word you like. The concordance shows how word ARE TRANSLATED not how they can or should be translated (there’s a fine distinction). I would suggest using a Strong’s concordance in combination with other versions to expand the vocabulary/meaning of the word you search.
Modern computer programs are offered online and more advanced programs can be purchased that are specific to each version (I use Logos Bible Software).
Yes, pretty much every Sunday. The preacher reads from the Bible, says "The Bible says this, but here in our concordance, the word also means this, this and this".
This is exactly what I mean what Strongs has done to the Bible and has become a "secondary, back up Bible" for ministers.
That absolutely does not show anything wrong.
You did not give one example of a "booby trap for the pure word of God." Alleging how, does not make it so.
I said it CAN lead to error. And yes, I have heard pastors say about Strongs, that the Bible says this but this word can also mean this, this and this, but that is not how Greek works.
You still did not give one example.
And I have used a Strong's Exhaustive Concordance to study and use my KJV over 50 years.
And I still use the KJV as my preferred translation.
Your allegation is nonsense.