BELIEFS ABOUT THE KJV

These arguments, you have posted, are valid. The KJV is certainly not an "inspired" translation because, as you pointed out, there is no such thing.

However, the KJV is a very good translation. True, for the most part, to the "Manuscripts" available at that time. The Textus Receptus is it's foundation. While not perfect, as anyone who translates the Koine Greek knows, it will not lead one astray. However, if you pick up a "variant reading" of the Textus Receptus, you will see the places where scholars disagree about which Greek word or Tense of the word, should be used. Since the original autographs do not exist today, there are occasional copying errors. This then, requires comparing one copy against another.

By the time the ASB was published, there were many more copies found than those available for the Textus Receptus.

One of the glaring flaws of the KJV translation is in Acts 12:4. The Greek word - πάσχα (pronounced pas' khah), should have been translated: "Passover" but was translated "Easter". There was no legitimate reason to do this.

There are many good translations out there but watch out for the ones that have modernized the language, to such an extent, that they do not indicate which words are supplied and which are in the Greek Text. To many supplied words, make the translation an interpretation rather than a translation. This is a dangerous thing. Let me give an example from the One New Man Bible published in 2011:

1 Cor 13:8-10 And whether prophecies will be abolished or tongues will cease or knowledge will be abolished; love never perishes. (9) We know in part and we prophesy in part (10) but when the perfect state that is to be ushered in by the return of the Messiah would come, what is in the past will be set aside.

Now compare this to the Actual Greek Text: (In particular, watch verse 10)

1Co 13:8 Love never fails: but whether prophecies, they will be abolished; or tongues, they shall cease; or knowledge, it will be abolished.
1Co 13:9 For we know in part, and we prophesy in part:
1Co 13:10 but when the completed thing comes, the thing which is in part, will be abolished.

See the difference? In particular - verse 10 - which is more the translators interpretation and not a true translation.

It is also interesting to note, that the Greek word translated "abolished" and "cease" are the same words. They are a compound word in the Greek, made up of - κατα - which primarily means "down" (in place or time), and - ἀργέω - which means: "to idle". Put together, they literally mean - To idle down or set aside.

I just thought these things were interesting.

Some of those i know , quite a few i dont . Many, can be figured out via context. They can be learned many of us old folks have had to lean computer jargon . Hearing it , KJ, all my life kinda makes it comfortable for me. Having had a 4 way comparable New Testament was a great learning tool back in the 70s. I still spell neighbor "neighbour" and color "colour" My understanding those who are KJO worship the book the paper, ink and binding.
What Scofield did to the KJ is just plain heresy . Got an idea Swaggart is about the same.

We should all not read but need to study and pray to understand his word. Archaisms is present in the Kjv, but God treated this in a special way, leave as it is and study it, sometimes those difficult words are within the context and they were clearly defined. You may haven't know that archaism is present in every Enlgish translations. The Niv does have, the esv also have etc. Now if you picked the kjb and read John 3:16, will this be hard for you? Hmm..

I would never think of ignoring any of your comments, my dear brother Dino.

God bless your pea-pickin' heart, good buddy!

Adamant in in the list of archaic and hard words to be understood but if you'll ever cross within the context that would be easily understood. In the twenty century fox film Wolverine, we hear it about the claws of wolverine, adamatium, perhaps they have been revive for purpose.

Did I miss something somewhere back the line????

The KJV has served me well for 60 years. The Truth is there for the taking if properly studied with much prayer.
I have a limited education but never found it difficult to read and understand.
See no reason to change to translations that often change the meaning of verses from the KJV.

Been sorry sir, just commenting about dust off bible link by chess player. God bless 😂

the KJV is so Inspired it literally has 251 changed or added Verses + over 1,000 more words than the Actual original Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek.
if you think adding that to the original Word of God is Inspired, i have an Ocean Front Property in the middle of the desert i'd love to sell you!

Before I can study and pray to understand God's word, I have to have a modern, scholarly translation that is well known and trusted, so that I don't waste my time trying to understand archaic words before I could go on. Once we find a good translation, the task is to understand His word that is already understood in English so that we can understand the original word whether in Greek or Hebrew as a second step.

I use the NASB ('95) and soon I will be using the LSB (Legacy Standard Bible) which is one of the most literal and best-understood translations in the English language. We also have the ESV, the CSB, the NKJV, etc., which are also great translations.

This is the reason why I own the Logos Library Software that allows me to compare translations (including the KJV), do a search, look for Bible Word studies, do a search from Genesis to Revelation, or a special book from a particular translation. I also can do a Passage Guide, do an exegetical guide, create a Sermon, etc. All this becomes a reality in my laptop; therefore, I have placed the KJV last on my list because I really don't need it although it is a good translation. I prefer the NKJV in that sense or the MEV (both are from the TR manuscripts).

http://www.bible-researcher.com/nkjv.html

When I signed up for membership, I read about all those bad people who try to force their KJVs on everyone. Maybe that happened in the past, but I have yet to see that since I've been here. What I HAVE seen are ridiculous threads attacking the Bible that has led more people to Christ than any in half a thousand years. Not only has it brought more people to Christ, but it has been used for great revivals and changed lives. Apparently, those less educated "commoners" can't understand Elizabethan Modern English according to the Higher Critics. We must bow to the language experts who must tell us what the Bible REALLY says in the "original autogrrrraphs." 😤

This Bozo posts an article saying Im in a cult because I believe as other Christians since the early 17th century. I'm aware of the Jehovah's false Witnesses, the Mormons, Millerites. Maybe you know what cult every Bible BELIEVER is in, because I'm just too ignorant to figure it out. Maybe ol' Jimmy White can fill us in since he's the only one smart enough to know what the Bible RREEEALY says. This guy who likes chess might know what cult. He's probably smarter than the whole forum put together since he published such a scholarlarly work disproving the work of the dumb translators of my Bible.

Your argument about archaism is already dealt with. Even Nasb have it, though I cannot insist you have to used KJB, but as far I am concerned, why not checked it first. Are you saying, those who are using English as their second or third language understand better than a native speakers? I just really doubt it. God bless

God is the same yesterday today and forever. I use my 1611 KJV there is a few translation that are questionable. 1 that is down right wrong
Acts 12:4
4And when he had apprehended him, he put him in prison, and delivered him to four quaternions of soldiers to keep him; intending after Easter to bring him forth to the people. Easter should be passoer.

There were bits and pieces of the New Testament in Old English, also. I remember translating something out of Luke for a final exam in Old English class.

I had no idea you have he actual originals! Wow! What a find! Sorry for the sarcasm…

KJV Users are Not a Cult,,.........Except when SpongeBob James White SmartyPants says so.

https://www.kjv1611only.com/video/12other/KJV_Only_Is_Not_A_Cult.mp4