The Geneva Bible, a popular English translation in the 16th century, faced unexpected opposition from none other than King James I. This blog post delves into the reasons behind this royal disapproval, exploring the historical context, political motivations, and religious differences that fueled King James’s dislike for this influential text. We’ll unravel the intricate web … Read more
“And out of the tribe of Reuben, Bezer with her suburbs, and Jahazah with her suburbs, Kedemoth with her suburbs, and Mephaath with her suburbs; four cities.” (Joshua 21:36-37, KJV) These words appearing in the KJV do not appear in the text of most standard Hebrew Bibles today. These words are often missing and the … Read more
“I John, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ.” (Revelation 1:9, KJV) The charge is that “also (και)” entered the Textus Receptus due to … Read more
Some readers get frustrated after realizing that there are no quotation marks in the KJV. The NASB, ESV, NIV, NKJV, etc. all have quotation marks indicating spoken parts. However, there are at least two reasons why the KJV’s lack of quotation marks is helpful for a serious student of the word. 1. Quotation marks are … Read more
The KJV is not written in modern colloquialism. However, it is wrong to dismiss the peculiar language of the KJV as mere outdated language. Much of the KJV’s peculiar style is due to the KJV’s faithful translation of the underlying Hebrew and Greek texts. In the national bestseller, God’s Secretaries, Adam Nicolson observes, “These scholars … Read more