Click on the chart for a larger view.
EDIT: 5/22/10 I switched some of the Word-for-Word tabs to reflect a cleaner view on Formal Equivalence (i.e. NASB77 and KJV). I like this new version better. Thanks Ben for the catch!
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Bible Translation (BT) Spectrum
Here is a chart I made of the spectrum as mentioned previously.
Click on the chart for a larger view.
EDIT: 5/22/10 I switched some of the Word-for-Word tabs to reflect a cleaner view on Formal Equivalence (i.e. NASB77 and KJV). I like this new version better. Thanks Ben for the catch!
Click on the chart for a larger view.
EDIT: 5/22/10 I switched some of the Word-for-Word tabs to reflect a cleaner view on Formal Equivalence (i.e. NASB77 and KJV). I like this new version better. Thanks Ben for the catch!
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Interesting...I see you have the NASB77 as the most literal word-for-word translation. I went out and bought an ESV because I heard that was the most accurate equivalency.
ReplyDeleteDoes the "77" on NASB mean the year is was published?
Hey Ben!
ReplyDeleteThat is correct. The NASB77 was published in 1977. I probably should switch the location of NASB77 and KJV.
The NASB77 still utilizes the 'thees' and 'thous' in prayer language while the NASB 1995 update took them out.
I like the ESV as an 'essential' literal translation. I do not know if I would state that it is the most accurate translation, but it is one of the most up-to-date translations.
Language is always changing and especially the English language. English Translations are always in need of revision and updating.
Ben,
ReplyDeleteI switched the NASB77 and KJV to better reflect the word-for-word scale. Good catch.
FYI - I also use an ESV for my Bible Study and have enjoyed it