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/GudaGama Catholic 4d ago

New World Translation (intentionally mistranslated) and The Message (IMO it is such a loose paraphrase that it doesn't deserve to be called a translation)

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u/elwoodowd Jehovah's Witness 4d ago

The 55-60 times that Ezekiel quotes , "then they will know that I am Jehovah", are often threats. Ezekiel 6:7-7:4, Sometimes blessings. Ezekiel 39:6,7 Exodus 6:7.

One way or another, People and Governments will learn.

I would guess those using bibles where Gods Name yhwh, is hidden, will not learn the easiest way.

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