Studying versus Reading Aloud ...
Which Bible translation is your favorite when studying the Word of God?
And which Bible translation is your favorite for reading aloud to others?
Studying versus Reading Aloud ...
Discussion in 'Bible Versions & Translations' started by alexander284, Apr 2, 2022.
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alexander284 Well-Known Member
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Reading aloud to myself, I prefer NASB 1995. Reading aloud to others, I prefer the NKJV. The NKJV has very familiar language and is easy for others to understand. OTOH, never try reading the Amplified Bible to others. It's good for private study, but awkward to read aloud.
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Reformed1689 Well-Known Member
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Reformed1689 Well-Known Member
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Reading aloud? Again, the New American Standard, but I have no issues reading from the King James or the English Standard Version. -
Reformed1689 Well-Known Member
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Reformed1689 Well-Known Member
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Reading aloud to others (in storybook fashion) is the NIV. It is a weaker translation, but the most readable to those who are totally unfamiliar with the Bible. -
Personal illustration. My children grew up on KJV1769 oxford. Memorized and read. We did that intentionally in home and in school.
When they were upper teens, well-versed in KJV language, we had Bible reading each morning for 30 minutes and went thru the NIV verse by verse (2+ years). They said it "cleared up" many uncertainties from just knowing the KJV, using more modern phrases and vocabulary.
When they went to college, I got each a parallel KJV/NASB (column by column) to help them with this phrase/vocab challenge. The university they attended required KJV (whichever edition they thought was best) for corporate/classroom reading but any translation for personal study. -
Interlinear Bible: Greek, Hebrew, Transliterated, English, Strong's (biblehub.com)
Great free resource for those just getting started now on line -
RipponRedeaux Well-Known Member
The most readable translation would be the most readable translation for everyone. By the way, the NIV is not the most readable. You need to get out more.
I don't believe in the premise of the OP. Studying vs. reading aloud to others?! Those are two separate things.
And what in the world does reading a Bible translation have to with reading in a storybook fashion? Puzzling. -
alexander284 Well-Known Member
I have generally used the NASB (1995) for studying, and the ESV for reading aloud.
However, I find I'm beginning to use the ESV for both purposes. -
alexander284 Well-Known Member
And now I find myself favoring the CSB for both studying and reading aloud. :)
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alexander284 Well-Known Member
The Amplified Bible is Joyce Meyer's Bible translation of choice.
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Marooncat79 Well-Known MemberSite Supporter
She’s always telling God how it is. Sad but true -
alexander284 Well-Known Member
There is a group I minister to who really struggled when I read aloud from the ESV. I now read the CSB aloud to them, and they understand. -
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