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dfoJC
Which bible version is the most accurate? That is quite the question! I am not sure that "accuracy" is something to even be considered when it comes to His Word.
Let me try and answer this but first I would like to clarify my position in regards to God's word. I believe any version of the Bible that is translated from the best available m****cripts is an accurate translation. Bibles such as the New King James, the Authorized Version or the New American Standard are all very good and accurate versions.
I don't believe however that "paraphrases" are very accurate as they usually are translated from an all ready existing version and the author simply injects his theology into the p***age. The Message is one, as is the Good News Bible. Are they a good read? Absolutely, but one must be careful with them for they are imo, not very accurate.
I currently use the "Ancient Roots Translinear Bible" for study of the Old Testament, a Hebrew scholar has done the work and it is from what I have studied, quite accurate. I am hoping to expand my study bibles to what is called the King James III printed by Sovereign Grace Publishers my understanding is it is the most accurate of all versions of the Bible. But my everyday study Bible is the New King James which I have taught from for many years scrutinizing p***ages using the Strong's tells me what is being said in the originals agrees with what is written in the English.
I hope this helps everyone. I love His Word, I believe that whatever version someone may pick up, God is able to speak to that person through it. I also believe that His word contains the answers to life. In that regard, it's accuracy is 100% to the one who is seeking.
dfoJC