I wanted to be a preacher growing up, and well, we all know how that turned out. But one of the many questions I was asked during High School was why there were so many different versions of the Bible. In the English language alone there are over 60 or so. It's a sad reality, but it's true. Most Christians will tell you that instead of saying versions, you should say "translations". But I'm going to argue that point, because you can't keep saying there are many translations when the Hebrew and Greek text that it was originally written in has been changed to reflect a different meaning. That is not a translation, that is a version. Translation is the taking of a word or sentence and converting it from one language to another, like from Spanish to English or from French to German. We know there are many translations, because not everyone can read Hebrew or Greek.
For example, here are three different versions of
1 Corinthians 5:9
1 Corinthians 5:9
I wrote unto you in an epistle not to company with fornicators.
I wrote you in my letter not to associate with immoral people
I did write to you in the epistle, not to keep company with whoremongers
Really? Whoremongers? I'm sorry, but these do not constitute three different translations, these are three different versions of a verse translated into the English language. So which version is the right one?
Yeah... my thoughts exactly.
And then you wonder why so many people are exhausted over religion. Its up to you to decide, do some research, but most importantly have faith. As to why there are so many different versions of the Bible? I'll leave that up to God to decide which version we should've been using. Look, I'm gay, I believe in God, and most importantly he made me in his image. Take with it what you will, because I'll be judged according to Him, not by you.
4 comments:
It's a tough call for sure. The best and only way to truly understand is to go into any reading of the bible with real prayer and with a heart for understanding. Seeking God's will and, soul driven, study won't ever lead you wrong. Other than that, it's a matter of understanding the original text and language. I know several people that have gotten sick of being "told" what the bible is saying so they went on a life changing journey to learn the language and the true meaning of the words used in the original text.
That is pretty darn cool Tony.
I really appreciate the pic too. So true!
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