Bible the story of the king james version 16112011 oxford, gordon campbell, oxford university press 2010. The book of mormon incorporates text which seems to be taken from the king james version, including passages which are now considered to be mistranslations in the king james version. How many mistranslations are there in the king james bible. Kjv isaiah, bom 2nd nephi, correct translation, kjv bom translation. It is a deadly version because its editors have succeeded in deceiving the body of christ on two main points. This is indisputable proof that the book of mormon was. The king james version is a version, not edition, of the bible.
Why do italic translator words from the kjv bible appear in. In the rsv preface it says the king james version has grave defects. There are, in fact, at least 922 chiasma in the book of mormon. Why is the book of mormon written in king james english. These take the form of such things as double negatives, incorrect adverbs and adjectives, and incorrect tenses.
But this is only half of the problem on this point. Aug 17, 2011 the joseph smith translation is josephs supposedly inspired revision of the king james bible. The errors are unique to the 1769 edition that joseph smith owned. Italics were introduced in the kjv, especially in the 1769 version, when the translators were not sure of the. It is either of divine or human origin, and if it is of human origin that means that joseph smith concocted the book. King james english in the book of mormon an oddity in the book of mormon, published in 1830, is that it uses antiquated english resembling the style of the king james version kjv bible. It is in fact replete with such errors, as i intend to show in these two part 6 posts to ed.
Many adherents to the theory of an inerrant translation of scripture, namely those referred to as kjvonlyists, are thoroughly convinced that yahuwah has preserved his sacred written word in the english language through the translation of the king james version, which is also called the authorized version. Errors in grammar there are literally thousands of grammatical errors in the original edition of the book of mormon errors that gradually have been changed in later editions. The jst joseph smith translation and iv inspired version really dont belong with the king james version. Here is a partial listing of king james version translation errors. Book of mormon difficulties, contradictions and explanations. Why are the italicized words from the kjv of the bible words the translators added themselves, and so noted by italics also found in the book of mormon. Why are there translation errors from the 1769 edition of the kjv of the bible found in the book of mormon. The king james version of the bible is, in all likelihood, the most successful of all the english translations.
But this is also problematic because it contradicts the rock in hat translation story. They had disagreements, to be sure, but they labored on, year after year. The book of mormon has the structure of a translation from the hebrew language. The naming of this version is another interesting story that i will not go into here. And the book of mormon just happens to omit this word. Trying to explain the problem of the kjv errors found in. The book of mormon is supposed to be a history of real people living in a real place. Large portions of the book of mormon are very similar to the king james version of the bible, which of course was about the only english bible available to joseph smith in the 1820s.
Therefore, they say if the same errors found in the bible are also found in the book of mormon, it could not be a correct translation. The mistakes clearly show joseph smith used a 1769 bible to compile the bom. There exist 478 verses in the book of mormon which are quoted in some form or other from the book of isaiah. Peter s download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. One plausible explanation that author stephen gibson put forward was, instances where the book of mormon parallels the bible, joseph smith must have noted. The king james bible is a translation named after king james i of england, who recognized a need for a better english bible translation. Many of the names in the book of mormon are just plucked directly from the bible, e. Why i do not think the king james bible is the best. This book is tremendously educational yet very fascinating to read. Supposed errors in the 1769 king james version in an effort to try to discredit the book of mormon, antilds claim that the book of mormon contains errors unique to the king james version.
Nowhere am i told that the king james bible is the best or only holy bible. Translation errors here is a partial listing of king james version translation errors. What are 1769 king james versionedition errors doing in the book. The king james version of the new testament was based upon a greek text that was marred by mistakes. The book of mormon was translated by joseph smith using some unusual tools, but for the most part translated in terms of language, word for word, grammar is a diff story, lol. No, the book of mormon does not contain unique errors from the king james version bible. The book of mormon and the king james version by common. The king james version contains certain translation and textual errors which will facilitate a global transition from the true gospel of jesus christ to the false gospel of the antichrist. This addendum hopes to present information which will enable the reader to understand what the gnostic doctrine teaches and which mistranslations in the kjv. Why do italic translator words from the kjv bible appear.
Hence, neither the book of mormon nor the joseph smith translation of the bible can be discounted because of seeming discrepancies with each other or with the king james version of the bible. Sometimes the source is acknowledged, as in the book of second nephi, where 18 chapters of isaiah are quoted. If the book of mormon is an accurate translation, some claim that it shouldnt contain. They acknowledge the problem of the word and the triplet. Generally, we find that when the king james version commits a translation error, the book of mormon usually follows. Joseph smith translating the book of mormon by looking at a seer stone in a hat. Specific bible studies king james translation errors. The best confirmation that the book of mormon used the kjv bible is the. Nevertheless, what youre suggesting is that the translators of the king james in 1611, the translators of the new american standard version, the translators of the new international version in 1973, william darby, and dozens of others have all conspired against homosexuals in english, and others worldwide have done the same to persecute.
What are 1769 kjv edition errors doing in book of mormon. Many people find problematic the extent to which the book of mormon quotes the king james version of the bible, because this practice can make the book of mormon look more like a cobbledtogether 19thcentury text than a translation of an ancient artifact bearing in. Book of mormon translation challenge home facebook. Although few in number, the king james version does contain a number of undeniable incorrect translations. This article explains that joseph claimed to be restoring the true, original meaning of the bible, and looks at examples of josephs changes to the gospel of john proving this claim to have been false. The book of mormon and the king james version january 26, 2014 by jason k. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which, according to adherents, contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421. If this is true, then the book of mormon should be full of errors.
King james initiated a project to complete one of the most thorough and detail oriented translations in history. The book of mormon and the king james version secular web. Notes on the king james translation and the socalled. Book of mormontranslation errors from the kjv fairmormon. This is indisputable proof that the book of mormon was written after 1611 and not many centuries before this.
First, i want to affirm with all evangelical christians that the bible is the word of god, inerrant, inspired, and our final authority for faith and life. Jerald and sandra tanner list 400 clear examples in their book the case against mormonism vol. Joseph smiths inspired revisions to the king james bible. The errors in the king james bible kindle edition by. Joseph smiths other writings, such as his history and diary, reflect the modern english era of his day. The book of mormon does not include the italicized word her, which is further proof that the book of mormon does not copy italicized portions word for word. The word translated was is hayah, and denotes a condition different than a former condition, as in genesis 19. I havent heard kjv read in church since i was a child. Ces letter provides zero examples or evidence to back up their false claim that kjv translation errors appear in the book of mormon. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the errors in the king james bible. What are 1769 king james version edition errors doing in the book of mormon.
Translation errors in the king james bible appearing in the book of mormon summary. A comparison of biblical and book of mormon isaiah texts by h. Smith copied the kjv blindly, not showing awareness of translation problems and errors in the kjv. The book of mormon contains many linguistic similarities to the king james bible. Below is the modern map of the area of smiths youth. The book of mormon derives its names from a book that has semitic sources, i. Trying to explain the problem of the kjv errors found in the. Barney, the joseph smith translation and ancient texts of the bible, dialogue. The new king james bible was first published in 1979. Is it similar to the book of mormon musical number, hello.
There are two possible explanations for the origin of the book of mormon. In several cases, the book of mormon follows king james version translation errors. The verses in question are given first and then what is the correct or better translation. Joseph had different purposes in mind in his different translations.
This would be akin to the book of mormon quoting shakespeare or something. It did need a few clarifications and corrections, which is what joseph smith did. In the minds of some individuals the king james translation of 1611 has become the only legitimate translation of the bible in the english language. What are the examples of translation errors in the king.
King james version bible kjv translation errors below is a partial listing of king james version kjv bible translation errors. There are many hebrew literary forms found in the book of mormon. In the words of latterday saints president wilford c. All of the italic words that the book of mormon does include are universally reasonable additions for any english translation. Sometimes the quotation is explicit, as in the second book of nephi, which contains 18 quoted chapters of the book of isaiah other significant connections between the two books include book of mormon words and phrases that only appear in. In some cases, entire passages are duplicated in the book of mormon. Aug 27, 2008 the book of mormon has the structure of a translation from the hebrew language. To lead up to what i want to say, allow me to disappoint some of you by revealing that i have little respect for the king james version of the scriptures, believing its dialect to be extinct and its errors numerous. If the book of mormon is an accurate translation, why would it contain translational errors that exist in the king james bible. Absolutely thorough explanation of so called errors in the king james bible. An alternative explanation to the relationship between isaiah 2. Critics wonder why many of the quotes from isaiah in the book of mormon are identical to the king james version. Supposed errors in the 1769 king james version lds.
Oct, 2017 and the book of mormon just happens to omit this word. The king james version was completed in 1611 ad and the book of mormon published in 1830. The book of mormon and the king james bible wikipedia. However, when confronted with the presence of 1769 kjv errors and 17th century italics in the book of mormon, many of the same apologists will revert to the loose translation by claiming that maybe joseph smith indeed used a 1769 kjv bible to borrow verses over into the book of mormon. Holy bible should the lds edition of the king james. For that matter, the case could be made that separation of other bible versions may also make sense as they are not the same book. The book of mormon contains many linguistic similarities to the king james bible kjv. In 1611, the king james bible was completed and king james authorized the new translation to be read in churches in england.
The joseph smith translation is josephs supposedly inspired revision of the king james bible. The author of the book of mormon obviously had before him a copy of the king james bible, and simply copied many sections directly from it though it is claimed that the book of mormon was actually written from 600 to 421 b. What are the examples of translation errors in the king james. Complicating things is that the kjv is falling out of favor even with conservatives. Notes on the king james translation and the socalled textus receptus. I find what the bible says about the bible to be interesting. Joseph smith claimed that the book of mormon is his translation of an ancient book written on gold plates.
This is a clear case of plagiarism, with no other purpose than adding volume to the book of mormon without too much effort. For the first 150 years of mormonisms existence, everyone thought it was a story about a people who left the middle east and came to south or central america, and who fought wars clear up into new york state where. Jan 26, 2014 the book of mormon and the king james version january 26, 2014 by jason k. We will now give some special attention to one of the deadliest translations on the marketthe new king james version, first published in 1979.
Of course there are errors in every version, but the kjv seems to contain more than most of the othersunless it would be the version used by jehovahs witnesses. What are the errors in the king james version bible. A quick look at the king james bibles in my home library produced the following results. Errors which are unique to the 1769 edition that joseph smith owned. I do testify that the uncut sheets of the complete first edition of the book of mormon have been reproduced in its original unchanged condition. There is no verse that tells me how god will preserve his word, so. For such a diverse group, they worked together in harmony during a generally contentious time. An account written by the hand of mormon upon plates taken from the plates of nephi. The book of mormon and the king james bible textus receptus.
In 1611, the king james bible was completed and king james authorized the new translation to. There were no tell all books published after the fact. The original 1830 first printed edition of the book of mormon exists. Whereas it is true that they are all religious texts, some amount of effort should be made to form at least rudimentary. The kjv has been relentlessly attacked for 2 simple reasonsfor money and so scholars can become their own final authority and sit in judgement of gods words.
Kjv does not take the word for rock and accidentally translate. King james version were not in the original text but were added by the translators to give clarity of thought. You will be hardpressed to find anything all believers believe. Even some apologists acknowledge that the phrase used is a rhyming couplet. This is not unique or unusual in scripture even the bible. The errors in the king james bible kindle edition by ruckman, dr. Two chapters of the prophet malachi are quoted by jesus in iii nephi 24 and following. Volumes have been written on its distinctive and rhythmic style, and it is still regarded as a triumph of modern english literature.
Not all of the printing errors in the kjv have been corrected. Jun 19, 2008 in several cases, the book of mormon follows king james version translation errors. For instance, over 50% of the book is couched in chiastic structures. That said, the bible verses embedded in the book of mormon do show a clear reliance on the 1769 king james version of the bible and not on the 1611 version. Problems with some bible translations, including the king. The term translation some mormon scholars argue that the term translation was broader in meaning in 1828 than it is today, and smiths work was at the time considered a revision of the english text, rather than a translation between languages. Errors of mormonism by keith piper but though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. Yet the book of mormon is not a slavish copy of the. Joseph smiths inspired revisions to the king james.
It was first published in march 1830 by joseph smith as the book of mormon. Ces letter no translation errors i dont think you can say that the book of mormon contains unique errors from the king james version bible. I dont think you can say that the book of mormon contains unique errors from the king james version bible. In some cases, entire passages of scripture are duplicated in the book of mormon. Kjv translation errors as found in the book of mormon.
King james version translation errors servants news. If the book of mormon is an accurate translation, some claim that it shouldnt contain these translational errors. Aug 19, 2004 not all of the printing errors in the kjv have been corrected. However, nowhere in the bible am i told that only one translation of it is the correct one.
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