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I see that a lot of people are giving this bible 5 stars, compared with the KJV av this bible is missing thousands of words, don't you have a problem with this?

Ben No.

Your question presumes that the KJV is the most accurate English translation and the CJB is missing words. If you want to go that direction, you ne…moreNo.

Your question presumes that the KJV is the most accurate English translation and the CJB is missing words. If you want to go that direction, you need to defend that the KJV has not added thousands of words. However, this would to a large extent be an exercise in missing the point, as translation philosophy is not as simplistic as your question would lead one to believe.(less)

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i want a bible that is directly translated into english from hebrew without any particular version like KJV or ASV etc. Just possible english words. is this the one?

Sandy Every translation is the result of those translating it using the language they understand to relate the meaning/feeling of what the text is saying. T…moreEvery translation is the result of those translating it using the language they understand to relate the meaning/feeling of what the text is saying. The only way to read it "perfectly" is to use the Original Texts of Hebrew/Aramaic and Greek. But, you'd have to study a long time to do it, pretty sure! I do recommend The Complete Jewish Bible by Rabbi Stern b/c his text is true to the meaning of the original, and gives you the Jewish understanding of both the "Old" and "New" Testaments. He also gives you the Jewish idioms which I as a Gentile don't necessarily understand or grasp from using a KJV or an NASB. (less)

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