“Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy the prophet, saying, And they took the thirty pieces of silver, the price of him that was valued, whom they of the children of Israel did value; And gave them for the potter’s field, as the Lord appointed me.” (Matthew 27:9-10, KJV) Critics say this prophecy … Read more
“Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth.” (1 Corinthians 8:1, KJV) Some critics claim that the word “charity” is either wrong or outdated. Newer translations use the word “love” instead. The Greek word at issue is “αγαπη (agapē)”. Thayer defines this word … Read more
“For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.” (1 Timothy 6:10, KJV) Some critics take issue with the KJV’s statement that the love of money is “the root of all evil”. They take issue … Read more
“And David took from him a thousand chariots, and seven hundred horsemen, and twenty thousand footmen: and David houghed all the chariot horses, but reserved of them for an hundred chariots.” (2 Samuel 8:4, KJV) This concerns the battle between David and Hadarezer. The KJV follows the Masoretic text and says that David captured “a … Read more
“But wild beasts of the desert shall lie there; and their houses shall be full of doleful creatures; and owls shall dwell there, and satyrs shall dance there.” (Isaiah 13:21, KJV) The Hebrew word for goat is “שׂעיר (saiyr).” It refers to the animal, but also to goat demons (Leviticus 17:7). The term “satyr” is … Read more