I find what the bible says about the bible to be interesting. The king james version contains certain translation and textual errors which will facilitate a global transition from the true gospel of jesus christ to the false gospel of the antichrist. James jesse strang march 21, 18 july 9, 1856 was an american religious leader, politician and selfproclaimed monarch. The king james bible in the days of joseph smith religious. O god, is forever and ever, and the righteous scepter is the scepter of his kingdom. Whereas it is true that they are all religious texts, some amount of effort should be made to. The book of mormon and the doctrine and covenants both take for granted the. There are many hebrew literary forms found in the book of mormon. However, nowhere in the bible am i told that only one translation of it is the correct one. Strang testified that he had possession of a letter from smith naming him. A short history from tyndale to today, david norton, cambridge university press, 2011. In the words of latterday saints president wilford c.
I havent heard kjv read in church since i was a child. Nearly 4,000 manuscripts of this byzantine or official text agree almost perfectly with each other, and are a far better. Even some apologists acknowledge that the phrase used is a rhyming couplet. Yet the book of mormon is not a slavish copy of the. In 1844 he claimed to have been appointed to be the successor of joseph smith as leader of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints strangite, a faction of the latter day saint movement. The errors in the king james bible kindle edition by. The king james translation of 1611 is based on the socalled textus receptus. Many adherents to the theory of an inerrant translation of scripture, namely those referred to as kjvonlyists, are thoroughly convinced that yahuwah has preserved his sacred written word in the english language through the translation of the king james version, which is also called the authorized version. While joseph smith described the book of mormon as a translation of text written on golden plates, smith had not. Sometimes the quotation is explicit, as in the second book of nephi, which contains 18 quoted chapters of the book of isaiah other significant connections between the two books include book of mormon words and phrases. Its been an exciting month for fans and historians of the king james bible. We encourage all to fear god and to keep his commandments by searching the scriptures daily and by being doers of the word. Original translators draft provides earliest known look. The book of mormon actually quotes 433 verses of isaiah.
Problems with the book of mormon catholic answers catholic. This clip is from our series entitled, which english translation of the bible is best for christians to use today. Joseph smiths inspired revisions to the king james. What are 1769 kjv edition errors doing in book of mormon. If the book of mormon is an accurate translation, some claim that it shouldnt contain these translational errors. The king james bible is a translation named after king james i of england, who recognized a need for a better english bible translation. This article explains that joseph claimed to be restoring the true, original meaning of the bible, and looks at examples of josephs changes to the gospel of john proving this claim to have been false. Are the more recent translations more accurate than the 1611 king james version. Apr 19, 2010 nevertheless, what youre suggesting is that the translators of the king james in 1611, the translators of the new american standard version, the translators of the new international version in 1973, william darby, and dozens of others have all conspired against homosexuals in english, and others worldwide have done the same to persecute. This addendum hopes to present information which will enable the reader to understand what the gnostic doctrine teaches and which mistranslations in the kjv. The book of mormon and the king james version by common. Many people find problematic the extent to which the book of mormon quotes the king james version of the bible, because this practice can make the book of mormon look more like a cobbledtogether 19thcentury text than a translation of an ancient artifact bearing in. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the errors in the king james bible.
Here is a partial listing of king james version translation errors. In the rsv preface it says the king james version has grave defects. Aug 27, 2008 the book of mormon has the structure of a translation from the hebrew language. An alternative explanation to the relationship between isaiah 2. And yet it must be confessed that this highly esteemed version is excellent, but defective. They had disagreements, to be sure, but they labored on, year after year. Bible the story of the king james version 16112011 oxford, gordon campbell, oxford university press 2010. The books of the king james version include the 39 books of the old.
Kjv translation errors as found in the book of mormon. This textus receptus is essentially the same as the majority text and the byzantine text type. Along the way, weve noticed that joseph smith quotes directly from the king james bible kjv or paraphrases it in a handful of places in the book of mormon which was allegedly revealed to him by the angel moroni. How can the book of mormon have over 200 verses copied directly. Sometimes you will hear a reference to the jstb sometimes referred to as the inspired version of the bible either by detractors of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints mormons or sparingly in mormon literature. The oxford dictionary of national biography, 200411 bible. Off the cuff, i would say that the new world translation nwt is more accurate as its new testament is based on westcott and hort a scholarly critical greek text rather than on the beza new testament used by the king james version kjv.
There are no errors that we know about in the king james bible. King james initiated a project to complete one of the most thorough and detail oriented translations in history. Errors in grammar there are literally thousands of grammatical errors in the original edition of the book of mormon errors that gradually have been changed in later editions. Could the king james bible have been better translated. Why is the book of mormon written in king james english. In the minds of some individuals the king james translation of 1611 has become the only legitimate translation of the bible in the english language. The original 1830 first printed edition of the book of mormon exists.
It is a deadly version because its editors have succeeded in deceiving the body of christ on two main points. Holy bible should the lds edition of the king james. There are, in fact, at least 922 chiasma in the book of mormon. Jun 19, 2008 in several cases, the book of mormon follows king james version translation errors. The book, jehovahs witnesses answered verse by verse by david a. We will now give some special attention to one of the deadliest translations on the marketthe new king james version, first published in 1979. These mistranslations in the 1611 kjv reveal that, in this verse, the king james translators followed the greek septuagint. Why i do not think the king james bible is the best. The story of the king james version 16112011, gordon campbell, oxford university press 2010 the king james bible. Errors in the king james bible from genesis to revelation. The book of mormon and the king james bible red door church. Defects of the king james version bible research by.
King james vs new world translation, which is more. First, i want to affirm with all evangelical christians that the bible is the word of god, inerrant, inspired, and our final authority for faith and life. The word translated was is hayah, and denotes a condition different than a former condition. These take the form of such things as double negatives, incorrect adverbs and adjectives, and incorrect tenses. Translation errors in the king james bible appearing in the book of mormon. For instance, over 50% of the book is couched in chiastic structures. The book of mormon and the king james bible wikipedia. Joseph smiths inspired revisions to the king james bible. Making it a separate book so that recommendations are better or cleanup is easier seems to be putting the excuse the pun bibliograhic cart before the colophon of the horse.
The watchtower society presents the new world translation as the anonymous work of the new world bible translation committee and resists all efforts to identify the members of the committee. What are the examples of translation errors in the king. Oct 15, 2011 this clip is from our series entitled, which english translation of the bible is best for christians to use today. The book of mormon incorporates text which seems to be taken from the king james version, including passages which are now considered to be mistranslations in the king james version. It did need a few clarifications and corrections, which is what joseph smith did. That said, the bible verses embedded in the book of mormon do show a clear reliance on the 1769 king james version of the bible and not on the 1611 version. Older copies did not survive because these texts were used until worn out. Notes on the king james translation and the socalled textus receptus. This text, the socalled received text or byzantine text also termed syrian, antioch, or koine text was used in the king james version. I do testify that the uncut sheets of the complete first edition of the book of mormon have been reproduced in its original unchanged condition.
Is the new world translation an accurate translation. A short history of the king james version of the bible kjv the kjv is attributable to the church of england and was begun in 1604 and completed in 1611. They acknowledge the problem of the word and the triplet. Why are there translation errors from the 1769 edition of the kjv of the bible found in the book of mormon. King james english in the book of mormon an oddity in the book of mormon, published in 1830, is that it uses antiquated english resembling the style of the king james version kjv bible. Did joseph smith ignorantly include an error from the bible into the. It was first printed by the kings printer robert barker, and was the third official translation into english. Are the more recent translations more accurate than the 1611.
What are 1769 king james version edition errors doing in the book of mormon. In 1611, the king james bible was completed and king james authorized the new translation to. Are the more recent translations more accurate than the. This book is tremendously educational yet very fascinating to read. The new king james bible was first published in 1979. You will be hardpressed to find anything all believers believe. The book of mormon with cowriters trey parker, matt stone, robert lopez duration. Two chapters of the prophet malachi are quoted by jesus in iii nephi 24 and following. The king james version kjv, also known as the king james bible kjb or simply the authorized version av, is an english translation of the christian bible for the church of england, was commissioned in 1604 and completed as well as published in 1611 under the sponsorship of james vi and i. At red door church weve been taking a look at the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds. In several cases, the book of mormon follows king james version translation errors. Problems with some bible translations, including the king. I am not expressing my opinion, only relating the information i have found.
The preachers today who criticize the king james bible and again, i know some dear men of god who believe this, and i still promote their ministries, who tell us that if the 54 translators in 16031611 had done a better job on the king james bible, people wouldnt be so confused today. Tvedtness analysis and evidence was highly ambiguous, substantially incomplete, strained, or simply in error. Apr 28, 2012 a question for my mormon friends series. This is not unique or unusual in scripture even the bible. Reed, sheds light on why the new world translation is so inconsistent in its translation. The berean research institute is a scripturebased, familyoriented area of cyberspace wherein men, women and children can research beliefs and doctrines that impact their assembly, ministry andor personal lives.
For such a diverse group, they worked together in harmony during a generally contentious time. Although few in number, the king james version does contain a number of undeniable incorrect translations. Complicating things is that the kjv is falling out of favor even with conservatives. The word translated was is hayah, and denotes a condition different than a former condition, as in genesis 19. The book of mormon has the structure of a translation from the hebrew language.
The king james version of the bible is, in all likelihood, the most successful of all the english translations. Joseph had different purposes in mind in his different translations. He believed those errors were caused when the tenets of the translators, whether. The book of mormon contains many linguistic similarities to the king james bible kjv. Why are the italicized words from the kjv of the bible words the translators added themselves, and so noted by italics also found in the book of mormon. Very few mormons actually have a copy of the joseph smith translation of the bible, and it is not widely promoted by the church, because it is unnecessary. The joseph smith translation is josephs supposedly inspired revision of the king james bible. Volumes have been written on its distinctive and rhythmic style, and it is still regarded as a triumph of modern english literature. For that matter, the case could be made that separation of other bible versions may also make sense as they are not the same book. This translation was based on a good but imperfect set of greek and hebrew. Translation errors here is a partial listing of king james version translation errors. Please contact us if you find any and let us know what they are. Aug 17, 2011 the joseph smith translation is josephs supposedly inspired revision of the king james bible.
The book of mormon and the king james version january 26, 2014 by jason k. The king james translation was still the bible, but in contrast with other. The reason i say that is because there are unforced errors in the bible due to translations. Joseph smiths other writings, such as his history and diary, reflect the modern english era of his day. The king james bible and the book of mormon its obvious even to the casual reader that the book of mormon, in its original 1830 translation, is written in the language of the king james version bible hereafter kjv. King james version translation errors servants news. One author makes the point that certain portions of the greek manuscripts of matthew 57 do not agree with the kjv of the text, and concludes that the book of mormon version of the sermon should not contain text similar to the kjv. During the kingdom age about bc and onwards, the land of naphtali bordered the sea of. In some cases, entire passages are duplicated in the book of mormon. May 18, 2009 1 king james vs new world translation, which is more accurate. Specific bible studies king james translation errors. The king james version of the new testament was based upon a greek text that was marred by mistakes. How many mistranslations are there in the king james bible.
The errors in the king james bible kindle edition by ruckman, dr. What are the errors in the king james version bible. The kjv has been relentlessly attacked for 2 simple reasonsfor money and so scholars can become their own final authority and sit in judgement of gods words. King james version kjv and i will pour upon the house of david, and upon the inhabitants of jerusalem, the spirit of grace and of supplications. Peter s download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
After all the words of high praise spoken for this version, it may seem strange to pass to an extended discussion of its defects. Mormons accept the authorized king james version of the bible kjv as canonical. The critics have been quick to condemn the book of mormon because of this fact. In 1611, the king james bible was completed and king james authorized the new translation to be read in.
King james named 54 pious and scholarly persons and who were empowered to communicate with all our principal learned men within this our kingdom, so that the scholarship of the country was consecrated to the noblest work which could engage the heart, the mind, and the pen of men the production of our admirable english bible. Jan 26, 2014 the book of mormon and the king james version january 26, 2014 by jason k. A careful examination of the book of mormon reveals that it contains. Why did king james order a new translation of the scriptures resulting in the king. There is no verse that tells me how god will preserve his word, so. Off the cuff, i would say that the new world translation nwt is more accurate as its new testament is based on westcott and hort a scholarly critical greek text rather than on the beza new testament used by the king james version kjv translators. Not only is the sense wholly misapprehended in a number of instancesas could scarcely fail of being the casebut a perception of the finer rules of grammar and interpretation was wanting. There are some serios problems with the book of mormon that the lds.
The jst joseph smith translation and iv inspired version really dont belong with the king james version. King james vs new world translation, which is more accurate. Notes on the king james translation and the socalled. The naming of this version is another interesting story that i will not go.
Absolutely thorough explanation of so called errors in the king james bible. Hence, neither the book of mormon nor the joseph smith translation of the bible can be discounted because of seeming discrepancies with each other or with the king james version of the bible. There were no tell all books published after the fact. Abundant evidence exists and is constantly growing to show that critical opinion and methods were known at least from the very early days of the formation of the nt canon. Smith copied the kjv blindly, not showing awareness of translation problems and errors in the kjv. The main deficiency in our translation proceeds from want of exact knowledge of the hebrew and greek languages. The book of mormon and the king james version secular web. Joseph smiths other writings, such as his history and diary, reflect the. Nevertheless, what youre suggesting is that the translators of the king james in 1611, the translators of the new american standard version, the translators of the new international version in 1973, william darby, and dozens of others have all conspired against homosexuals in english, and others worldwide have done the same to persecute. Book of mormontranslation errors from the kjv fairmormon. The book of mormon contains a version of the sermon on the mount, which some authors have claimed to be the achilles heel of the book of mormon. However, when confronted with the presence of 1769 kjv errors and 17th century italics in the book of mormon, many of the same apologists will revert to the loose translation by claiming that maybe joseph smith indeed used a 1769 kjv bible to borrow verses over into the book of mormon. The book of mormon was translated by joseph smith using some unusual tools, but for the most part translated in terms of language, word for word, grammar is a diff story, lol. Nowhere am i told that the king james bible is the best or only holy bible.
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