Manifestly, jehovahs witnesses did not translate the christian standard bible, the new international version, the english standard version and the new living translation. Jehovahs witnesses bible is known as the new world translation of the holy scriptures. The jehovahs witnesses have created their own bible. However, if a jehovah s witness were to exchange his bible, the new world translation, for the niv, he would find it surprisingly much to his liking.
The american standard version asv is an english version of the bible that was published in 1901 history. The 7 trumpets of revelation revealed by jehovahs witness. Regarding niv not translating yhwh as jehovah or yahweh, edwin. This wayward demonic cult needs to be exposed, and russells new world translation.
The new international version is a completely new translation of the holy bible made by over a hundred scholars working directly from the best available hebrew, aramaic and greek texts. When the hebrew bible was first written down in the hebrew language, they wrote only with consonants. Dec 14, 2008 in the king james version published in the 1930 gods name appeared 7 times and now in 1986 when the niv was published jehovah s name does not appear with the exception in the preface and in the foot notes of gen 2. Why do some bible translations not use the name jehovah for. A spokesman for the protestantsponsored new international version, published in english in 1978, wrote. In 1967, the new york bible society now biblica generously undertook the financial sponsorship of creating a contemporary english translation of the bible.
The new international version is a completely new translation of the holy bible made by over a hundred scholars working directly from the best available. There is someone who wants to prevent you from knowing jehovahs name. The niv was introduced to the world in the late 50s by zondervan publishers. Why do jehovahs witnesses call their bible the new world. If you are using the new international version niv of the bible, and continue to do so after reading this article, then you are truly blinded by satan, or just dont care.
Why do some bible translations not use the name jehovah for god. They have revised it numerous times over the years. Another obvious difference is the introduction of the name jehovah into the new testament. Bible versions in 1967, the new york bible society now biblica generously undertook the financial sponsorship of creating a contemporary english translation of the bible. The names and scholarly credentials for the translators of the new king james version, the new international version, the revised standard version and the king james version are all easily accessible. New world translation of the holy scriptures wikipedia. Well, new world translation should not be taken to mean a new translation for the world. The challenge of knowing god by name watchtower online. Zondervan men came on campus giving free niv bibles to us poor stu. A word used four times in the authorized version of the english bible as the name of the national deity of the hebrews. Tagged god, jehovah, jesus, king james version, new international version, new world translation, wycliffe, youngs literal translation continue reading. The challenge of knowing god by name watchtower online library.
The niv bible was produced by more than one hundred scholars working from the best available hebrew, aramaic, and greek texts. This name was carried over from the earlier religious period of that people to the later postexilic time, when, largely through the influence of the prophets, the. It does not even once mention gods distinctive name jehovah. The primary reasoning for replacing the name of yahweh with something else is tradition. As seen in the verses above, peter admits that some scriptures are hard to understand. Wherever there are godly men and women faithfully serving the lord jesus christ, they are my brothers and. Among the more common accepted english translations that christians read are.
In conclusion, it is highly unlikely that jehovah is the correct pronunciation of yhwh. The new international version niv was a produced by a committee of scholars associated with various evangelical churches in america, who began work on the version in 1965. Even more dangerous is the new international version niv of the bible, which is the most popular bible in the united states 1 having sold over 215,000,000 copies worldwide. The new international version and the tetragrammaton. Though it is not the first bible to be published by. Biblica is the worldwide publisher and translation sponsor of the new international version one of the most widely read contemporary english versions of the bible. The jehovahs witnesses and the watchtower society realized that their beliefs contradicted scripture.
New international version preface 1983 bible research. By 1995 they needed new leadership, but the number of those who had be born before 1914 was greatly diminished. Is the new world translation a valid version of the bible. The previous version was published in 1984 and subsequent to that was the 1961 edition which was a compilation of.
Smite through the loins of them that rise up against him, and of them that hate him, that they rise not again. Dec 27, 2008 the worlds most popular bible translation today is the new international version. Translation philosophy niv bible new international version. A balanced approach some bible translations focus on the way scripture was writtenthe form, grammar, even the word order of the original. The contributors to the new american standard bible1, the new international version2 and the new king james version 3 are well known and publicized. New items on, including videos, music, audio programs, bible study tools, news about jehovahs witnesses. The niv and nasb are the same bibles as the jehovah.
The asv is rooted in the work that was done with the revised version rv, a late 19thcentury british revision of the king james version of the bible. I guarantee you that most of the professed christians who deny the pretribulation rapture are using an niv new international version of the bible. New international version preface in regard to the divine name yhwh, commonly referred to as the tetragrammaton, the translators adopted the device used in most english versions. The new testament portion was released in 1950, as the new world translation of the christian greek scriptures, with the complete bible released in 1961. Jul 08, 20 the reason gods nameis missing from many bibles.
New international version niv download the free bible app. This translation was a revision of an earlier translation by gerrit verkuyl. However, if a jehovahs witness were to exchange his bible, the new world translation, for the niv, he would find it surprisingly much to his liking. Preface the new international version is a completely new translation of the holy bible made by over a hundred scholars working directly from the best available hebrew, aramaic and greek texts.
So the new version reader who believes the jehovahs witness is deceived, by now must be able to see that these are in agreement with each other. Jehovah international standard bible encyclopaedia. The new international version and the tetragrammaton tom sheep and goats december 27, 2008 watchtower 1966, pg 634 the worlds most popular bible translation today is the new international version. Why the jw nwt bible missing important scripture yahoo. What are the differences between most christian bibles and. But what if a degree of partiality lingers in the heart of a certain christian.
International version jehovahs witnesses top secret. Jehovah is a pronunciation of the hebrew consonants of yhwh the sacred name of the god of israel revealed in the hebrew bible and the vowels of adonai hebrew for my lord when the hebrew bible was first written down in the hebrew language, they wrote only with consonants, not vowels. Then it will be helpful to note how our impartial god deals with his servants of every nation, tribe, people, and tongue. New international version niv download the free bible. The new international version, and the tetragrammaton. Todays new international version jehovah is a god around whom his people can rally for protection and help.
You removed gods name, jehovah, because you wanted to. The new world translation is unique in one thing it is the first intentional, systematic effort at producing a complete version of the bible that is edited and revised for the specific purpose of agreeing with a groups doctrine. But as much as people like to criticize the nwt, there are problems with the niv and the nasb. The contemporary english version or cev also known as bible for todays family 1995.
The demonic jehovah witnesses new world translation. Reproduced here is the 1984 preface to the new international version of the bible. Furthermore, there is no version of the bible less cared for by christians than the jehovah s witness bible, the new world translation. Serve jehovah with one accord watchtower online library. The new international version niv a history and evaluation. The new international version and the tetragrammaton sheep. Please refer to usa version if you are in the usa my disfellowshipping caug. Further, it is far more important to know god through faith in jesus christ, than it is to know the correct pronunciation of his name in hebrew. Biblica, the international bible society, is a worldwide ministry that has been. Take your positions and get ready, for the sword devours those around you. Furthermore, there is no version of the bible less cared for by christians than the jehovahs witness bible, the new world translation. The latest version was published in 20 and minor revisions have taken place since then.
The american standard version is in the public domain. Todays english version prefacethere are many different reasons why gods namewas removed from the bible. The jehovah s witnesses have and do use this type of smoke screen to catch christians off guard. Is the new international version of the bible catholic. Even going so far as to adding the word jehovah to the new testament 237 times. But for those who did, do you clearly state that they are cultists playing around with the bible too. Niv interdenominational masterpiece even for jehovahs witnesses. The prophet wbo announced the wrath of jehovah against baasha, king of israel 1. Jehovah s witnesses, jesus and the holy trinity walter martin the holy spirit. When the hebrew bible was first written down in the hebrew language, they wrote only with consonants, not vowels. Jehovah is a distinctive name for god and ideally we should have used it. It was not a revision of any previously existing version, but an entirely new translation in idiomatic twentiethcentury english. While the more popular authorized king james version uses the divine name jehovah in exodus 6.
If you doubt that, before you start reading this tract get the niv and check it as you read this tract. Thats the translation philosophy behind the new international version niv. Edwin h palmer, executive secretary for the niv committee, was asked about that. According to the publishers, one of the main reasons for producing a new translation was that most bible versions in common use, including the authorized version king james, employed archaic language. Hi catholic means universal i think you mean roman catholic. International convention at nrg stadium houston, texas. Psalms 91, new international version niv the bible app. Jehovahs witness bible new world translation of the. Jehovah is a pronunciation of the hebrew consonants of yhwh the sacred name of the god of israel revealed in the hebrew bible and the vowels of adonai hebrew for my lord. However, one must search to discover the translators of the nwt. A new king james bible has broken a centuriesold tradition and is. A third failed attempt to predict armageddon came and went in 1975.
Mar 21, 2018 hi catholic means universal i think you mean roman catholic. May 12, 2019 2019 jehovahs witness love never fails. The modern language biblethe new berkeley version in modern english 1969 renders jehovah in genesis 22. A clever jw, and they are clever, could use this agreement between bibles as an opportunity to sway someone to kingdom hall. Jan 02, 2020 in conclusion, it is highly unlikely that jehovah is the correct pronunciation of yhwh. Featuring the accurate, readable, and clear new international version niv translation, the niv artisan collection bible for girls provides unique spaces to reflect on gods word through writing, drawing, doodling or any other way an artsy girl chooses to connect deeper with scripture. Jehovahjireh jehovahnissi ancient of days an appellate of jehovah daniel 7. The niv and nasb are the same bibles as the jehovah witnesses. I do not want to make wonderful pastors and people angry who have accepted this modern version of the holy bible.
The niv removes or changes 65,000 words as compared to the king james bible. Why do some bible translations not use the name jehovah. A perfect definition of the new international version niv. Id like to ask all of the readers who use the niv as their final authority if they consider the rusellites, better known as the jehovahs witnesses, a cult, or do you call them your brothers. So the sacred name of god was written yhwh and likely was pronounced yahweh. The new international version and the tetragrammaton tom sheep and goats december 27, 2008 watchtower 1966, pg 634. This name was carried over from the earlier religious period of that people to the later postexilic time, when, largely through the influence of the prophets, the transformation of the national god into the one universal god of a monotheistic faith took place. New international version as jehovahs servants, we should view people of all ethnic groups as he does.
The kingdom of god is the greatest passion of my heart. Oct 25, 2015 the 7 trumpets of revelation revealed by jehovah s witness. It had its beginning in 1965 when, after several years of exploratory study by committees from the christian reformed church and the national. New international version, published in english in 1978, wrote. Until the release of the new world translation, jehovahs witnesses in englishspeaking countries primarily used the king james version. The new world translation of the holy scriptures nwt is a translation of the bible published by the watch tower bible and tract society. Restrainer of evil chuck smith the person of the holy spirit chuck smith. Jehovah is a pronunciation of the hebrew consonants of yhwh the sacred name. The only reliable english bible today is the authorized 1611 king james bible. The niv and nasb are the same bibles as the jehovah witnesses nwt.
Jehovahs witnesses, jesus and the holy trinity walter martin the holy spirit. At biblica, we believe that with god, all things are possible. This statement runs true in the majority of modern english translations. Oct 18, 2016 the new international version, and the tetragrammaton. The jehovahs witnesses insist that there is one translation that is faithful to the. The worlds most popular bible translation today is the new international version. They cannot stand, for the lord will push them down. The king james version text is based on the textus receptus which is not used by the new world translation, the new international version, the new living translation or the english standard. The damnable new international version jesus christ is. In 1960, the new world translation of the holy scriptures was published. The jehovahs witnesses have and do use this type of smoke screen to catch christians off guard.
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