One of the most asked questions about the һƷ̽»¨ÂÛ̳is ‘what is the best translation?’
It all depends on who you are and what you will be using it for. It can help to know a few basic facts about translations...
Many people find that they need more than one һƷ̽»¨ÂÛ̳and use different ones for different occasions. Due to the large number of translations available online for free it is very easy to have access to a wide range of different translations.
First of all, consider how you'll be reading the Bible...
You might like to start with a translation that avoids too much technical language. Look for one described as 'dynamic equivalent'**.
A translation that focuses more on dynamic equivalence**.
Decide whether it would help you to have the same version as everyone else or a different one so that you can see how different translators have translated the passage you are reading.
A translation that focuses on formal equivalence* will be most helpful.
A translation that focuses more on dynamic equivalence**.
Read a range of translations, choosing at least two formal equivalence* translations.
* A formal equivalence, word-for-word translation gives priority to what the original language says and how it says it. It aims to be a literal translation.
** A dynamic equivalence, thought-for-thought translation gives priority to what the text means. It aims to make the text as readable for a modern audience as possible.
Click on the title to find out more about each translation. You'll notice that some of the same comments appear under pros and cons – this is because some people regard something as a positive, while others regard exactly the same thing as a negative.
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