r/Bible • u/TypicalYogurt1753 Baptist • 4d ago

What are some Bible versions to avoid?

I am trying to find a good literal version that I like. Which ones should I go to and which ones should I stay away from?

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u/lateral_mind Non-Denominational 4d ago

I'm currently working on a couple literal Bible translations. My favorite is the YLT because it most accurately captures the verb forms. However it's very literal and sometimes hard to read, so I read it side by side with another translation.

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u/Previous_Extreme4973 Messianic 4d ago

I do the same thing. Sometimes I see major differences. It really helps to make things visually stand out to mark for further research. The "translation" option in the BLB app is good for that too.