What Bible Translation is Best

August 5, 2016

In this video I share the inherent problem with Bible translations, a few of examples of bad translations, and my recommendation if you must use one. Please share your comments below.

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Daniella KocznurOctober 31, 2025 at 7:31 PM

Do you have this Bible yourself? How do you find it? I am wanting to search for the best version myself

JeremiahOctober 25, 2025 at 6:34 PM

Hebrew scholar Benjamin Kedar-Kopfstein praised the New World Translation (NWT) for its honest attempt at accuracy, noting that it is a reliable reference in his linguistic research of the Hebrew Bible. Other Scholars have praised it as well, while others (due to theological bias) may not be a fan. The 1984 Reference Bible version is excellent as well as the 2013 Study Bible Edition which contains rich background, historical and reference information. Both are available for free in hardcopy at a local Kingdom Hall or digital via the free JW Library app

Manuel Enicola JrDecember 7, 2023 at 5:57 PM

Shalom Nehemia.
What can you say about the New World Translation bible 1984 edition with references by the Watchtower Society?

Ron and Ann ShawMay 24, 2022 at 9:26 AM

Very helpful.

JonathanAugust 5, 2021 at 9:22 AM

Would the Complete Jewish Bible (CJB) be a good one to have as well ?

Jen GatesSeptember 5, 2016 at 5:17 PM

In regards to suggesting that the NRSV is a better translation, is that the same as the ESV? I have heard on one hand that they are the same, and on another that they are different. Thanks!

JohnAugust 9, 2016 at 1:40 PM

Nehemia.
Shalom!
I study “The Scriptures” by the ISR. I used to study only the “new testament” at a stage in its many translations. However, it is 6 years now that I study the Torah of Moshe from Shabbat to Shabbat. As I am doing it my eyes are constantly opened to the false Christian misconceptions as well as many of the zealous Scirbes’ and Pharisees’s own interpretations and additions. My prayer for you and us is that the Most High Elohim leads us and guides us in trusting Him to “open my eyes that I might see wonders from Your Torah” Teh 119:18 (i got this from one of your shows with Keith Johnson)
There was a man called Yeshua though and he came to teach us the Torah, not to start a new religion. I do reserve my thoughts as to who he really was as I do not know that yet. I trust in Father to show that to me and you and all who seek the Torah with our whole life.
If we rely on any translation we fail miserably. We have to do real Teshuva and get into a real relationship with the Holy One of Israel as in the days of old.

Blessed are you in what you do
Thank you Nehemia

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