Here
are a few things to help you study and understand your Bible better.
The
first thing you should do is, to buy a Bible; there are lots to choose from.
When
choosing a Bible I recommend going to an actual book store that sells Bibles,
instead of going online to buy a Bible from Amazon(even though it is easier) so
you can take the time to look at each Bible and a translation to see if you
like it and can understand what you are reading.
Here are some different Bibles translations.
Examples
of Translations:
English Translations:
(KJV) or King James Version is the Grandfather
of all Bibles dating back to 1611. It reads like one of Shakespeare’s plays “To
read the King James or not to read the King James Bible that is the question” This is a more literal translation
(NKJV) or New King James Version is the new and
improved King James Bible. A cleaned up version with Shakespeare left back
stage “Sorry Shakespeare we got a new guy to write the play” Similar to the KJV with updated language. It is still literal but much easier to read
(NLT) or New Living Translation is a more contemporary
version.
(NIV) or New International Version
(ASV) or American Standard Version
Amplified
Bible has more vocabulary in the passages to help you better
understand the meaning of what each passage is trying to say. I couldn’t get
myself to like this Bible. When I read it I get a traffic jam of words before
the thought is finished. Let me give you
and example and you decide if you like it or not.
This is in John 1:14
And
the Word (Christ) became flesh (human, incarnate) and tabernacled (fixed His
tent of flesh, lived awhile) among us; and we [actually] saw His glory (His
honor, His majesty), such glory as an only begotten son receives from his
father, full of grace (favor, loving-kindness) and truth.
The
Message uses modern day language or slang “Yo bro, I gots a
message for ya” this is a paraphrase of the Bible
Yong’s
Literal Translation is like the King James but with the “past”
taken out. “Yong’s Literal is a great Bible” hint, hint. ; )
There Are Many Study Bibles as well
The Bible In Other Languages
Even if you don't read English there is hope. The Bible is translated entirely in 438
languages, partially in 2,454 out of 4,500
There are also Bible Dictionaries that have biblical words from A to Z in Scripture.
Even if you don't read English there is hope. The Bible is translated entirely in 438
languages, partially in 2,454 out of 4,500
There are also Bible Dictionaries that have biblical words from A to Z in Scripture.
Here
are some examples of Bible Dictionaries:
Tyndale
Bible Dictionary Remember him he was the guy who got burned at the stake for translating the Bible into English.
The New Bible Dictionary: Third Edition This one is my personal favorite
Here is a sample
ABADDON. The satanic angel of the bottomless pit (Rev. 9:11) whose Greek name is
given as Apollyon, ‘destroyer’. In Hebrew ’aḇaddôn means ‘(place of) destruction’, and
in the OT it is used as a synonym of *DEATH and Sheol. (*HELL).
J. D. DOUGLAS.
ABADDON. The satanic angel of the bottomless pit (Rev. 9:11) whose Greek name is
given as Apollyon, ‘destroyer’. In Hebrew ’aḇaddôn means ‘(place of) destruction’, and
in the OT it is used as a synonym of *DEATH and Sheol. (*HELL).
J. D. DOUGLAS.
Holman
Illustrated Bible Dictionary This one has lots of
pictures to illustrated the meaning of the word
Like
Bible Dictionaries Concordances help you find the meaning of the words in
Hebrew and Greek the most popular Concordance is Strong’s using The King James
Bible
Instead of giving the definition of a word. A concordance shows you where the word shows up in every passage. Next to the verse the book shows you the corresponding number either in the Hebrew or the Greek Dictionary-index which is located in the back of the book.
The Internet has sites to navigate through the Bible much quicker then using your thumbs.
Examples of some sites:
Bible Gateway
Computer Software Helps you study your Bible with the power of your processor
This software is offered on both a PC, windows 7 and a MAC OS X 10.6.8 or higher.
Logos offers a variety of Base packages for those who are just starting to study the Bible
and to the Scholars who want to seriously study the scripture.
Bases packages include:
Starter Includes 191 resources Purchase Price is around $300.00
Bronze Includes 429 resources Purchase Price is around $600.00
Silver Includes 667 resources Purchase Price is around $1,000.00
Gold Includes 1,067 resources Purchase Price is around $1,600.00
Platinum Includes 1,370 resources Purchase Price is around $2,100.00
Diamond Includes 2,028 resources Purchase Price is around $3,500.00
Portfolio Includes 2,585 resources Purchase Price is around $5,000.00
For more information pleas visit their website at Logos.com
e-sword is a good way to start studying the Bible on your PC Windows home computer,
plus it is absolutely free.
e-sword.net
Cell Phone & I Pod Apps lets you take the Bible on the go
Other Kinds Of
Help
Talk to people you know who know a lot about the bible
Join Bible study groups in your area
Talk to people you know who know a lot about the bible
Join Bible study groups in your area
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