The new international version niv is a completely original translation of the bible developed by more than one hundred scholars working from the best available hebrew, aramaic, and greek texts. Featuring top voice talent enhanced by original music and sound effects, this audio bible brings the king james version to life. Now you can download for free easy to read kjv bible, a free app created to help you read and study the bible. Audiobible niv 59 james dramatized new international version.
An integrated digital bible study library including complete notes from the niv study bible and the nkjv macarthur study bible, 2nd edition is just a step away. Several versions of the king james bible kjv were produced in 1611,1629, 1638, 1762, and 1769. If you love to decipher rich, eloquent language, then the king james version is perfect for you. Browse zondervans bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Whats the difference between various bible versions. The bible experience audio bible todays new international version, tniv. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the spirit of god was hovering over the waters. The kjv new testament was translated from the textus receptus.
God saw that the light was good, and he separated the light from the darkness. David suchet audio bible new international version, niv audible. It has 12,000 topics and you can also find parables, prophecies, bookmarks. The new international version of the new testament is now widely being heralded as a reliable and trustworthy version by evangelicals. You can browse the kjv bible verses by using the chapters listed below, or use our bible search feature at the top of this page. Listen to listeners audio bible king james version, kjv. The beginning in the beginning god created the heavens and the earth. John intro, new international version niv the bible app. Audio bibles dramatized bringing bible stories to life. Experience this valuable app, designed to help readers understand and apply the bibles teachings to their lives. James 1 niv bible james, a servant of god and of the. Our goal is for the king james bible to be available and convenient for anyone in the world to read, share, and discuss online. It was translated by the church of england and was first published in 1611.
The complete king james version audio bible audiobook by. May 03, 2019 carry with you the holy bible wherever you go. New living translation nlt mp3 audio bible this version is not on our website, but we found a copy on the ccl website, here is the link. Just as the first creation was completed in seven days, john uses the number seven to structure his book. The oldest form of the bible discovered to date are the 92 papyra, dated 180ad and 220ad and 85% of the text agrees wordforword with the 1611 king james bible. The king james version kjv, also known as the king james bible kjb or simply the authorized version av, is an english translation of the christian bible for the church of england, was commissioned in 1604 and completed as well as published in 1611 under the sponsorship of james vi and i. Jul, 2015 on 11 july 2015, musician erica campbell shared a meme on facebook claiming that 45 complete verses and 64,575 words had been removed from the new international version bible niv as compared. All the bibles available with the exception of the jw bible are of very high quality translation, so you dont need to worry about is my bible good enough. Sep 24, 2008 i think the use of the new king james version will enable you to get a better understanding of the bible than relying on the olde king james. There are more reliable older manuscripts available to scholars today tha. For those who value the timeless kjv translation, this new audio recording of the complete bible offers a rich listening experience. When the books of the bible were first written, most recipients experienced them with their ears.
And god said, let there be light, and there was light. Read the following comparison between the king james version and the bestselling modern bible translation, the new international version, and then decide for yourself whether or not this is true. And there was evening, and there was morning the first day 6 and god said, let there be a vault between the waters to separate water from water. Whether youre not much of a reader, or you want to take gods word with you. Jason alexander, joan allen, richard dreyfuss, and others. This is a sample of the many verses in the niv that changes the word that deals with the virgin birth of christ, the deity of christ, the infallibility of the bible, salvation by faith, the trinity, and.
The story of the king james version offers a vivid and authoritative history of this renowned translation, ranging from the bibles inception to the present day. King james version bible against new international version. We can be thankful, however, that many newer versions exist that are much more uptodate in their wording. King james bible, new testament audio book youtube. Authorized king james version kjv of the bible the preserved and living word of god. John begins his book by echoing words from the bibles creation story in the beginning showing his readers that this is a story of a new creation. Listen to just minutes a day and youll get through the entire bible in a year. Clicking on a book of the bible will show you a list of all the chapters of that book. The initial vision for the project was provided by a single individual an engineer working with general electric in seattle by the name of howard. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. The holy bible, new king james version internet archive.
John 1 new king james version nkjv the eternal word 1 in the beginning was the. For instance, when the king james version is compared with what was found in the dead sea scrolls, the king james bible is 98. You have plenty of time to decide if your audio bible product is right for you. A professionally recorded audio version of the king james bible. Browse through our various audio bible kjv bibles, and you can own an important piece of history today. Commuters, joggers, and anybody who loves gods word will gain inspiration and. How do other bible versions compare to the king james av 1611.
I was deeply intrigued upon reading this article concerning the issues against new international version. Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, read verse in new international version. Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of christ. I have been using new international version for so long that i have made so many notes within. The apostle pauls letters, for example, were read aloud to the local church communities who received them. Genesis 1, new international version niv the bible app. However, the majority of the book of revelation seems to have been translated from the latin vulgate.
The holy bible king james version is an english translation and authorized version of the bible and now youll have it all in your computer so you can start with your reading of the greatest book. The new testament was published in 1979, the psalms in 1980, and the full bible in 1982. The pronunciation of names and places is very accurate. How does the king james version of the bible compare to. Did you know that zondervan publishers who publish the new international version of the bible is owned by harper collins. What do the niv, satan, and gay sex have in common. John 1 new king james version nkjv the eternal word 1 in the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the. And there was evening, and there was morningthe first day.
Many people find it increasingly difficult to understand the words and may be put off by the kjv s foreignsounding words. The king james version is a word for word translation where as the nlt is a thought by thought translation. Download the holy bible king james version for free. The new international niv bibles this is a scripture comparison of niv and kjv passages, showing that the niv was not properly translated. The rarely heard inspirational stories of the apocrypha brought to life in this unique audiobook. We do not agree that it is trustworthy and reliable. The niv butchers have gone 180 degrees the opposite direction of the truth by saying that. Almost 90% of the new testament of the authorized version of 1611 can be found, wordforword, in the tyndale version of 1525. The new king james version nkjv reads at a 9thgrade reading level, while the new international version niv reads at a 7thgrade level. Oct 15, 20 a professionally recorded audio version of the king james bible.
New king james version below is a list of the books of the bible. The difference is that at times the kjv would interpret each word and then try to put them in the correct order to show the authors intent whereas the nlt reads the whole sentence and then translates its meaning, sometimes changing words slightly because. The kjv was translated in 1611 and was more or less a word for word translation whereas the niv is a modern dynamic equivalence version where the translators carefully study the context to ascertain the authors intention and therefore may add. Bible versions the nkjv was commissioned in 1975 by thomas nelson publishers. Clear and uncluttered, this bible speaks plainly, making it easier for you to enter into gods word. Gail riplinger, avpublications click here to download a free pdf version of the new age bible versions tract note. James 1 james, a servant of god and of the lord jesus christ, to the twelve tribes scattered among the nations. For example, the standard king james version kjv made reading and understanding the bible easier for people in the 1600s.
Tragically, many professed christians know this yet continue to use their corrupted niv bible. Audiobible nkjv dramatized new king james version complete. If only david suchet could record new king james or english standard version, too. Sep 11, 2012 the recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. The new king james version nkjv is an english translation of the bible first published in 1982 by thomas nelson. Nelson initiates the creation of a new bible translationthe new king james version. Lavishly illustrated with reproductions from early editions of the kjb, bible. The story of the king james version offers a vivid and authoritative history of this renowned translation, ranging from the bible s inception to the present day. The 1769 edition is most commonly cited as the king james version kjv. Your suggestions for further improvement are warmly welcomed and may be shared here. If you are not satisfied for any reason, just call us. The king james version bible kjv was authorized by king james i and is sometimes referred to as the authorized version. King james version bible against new international version bible. For those who value the timeless kjv translation, this new audio recording of.
Music and scripture that will bring joy to your heart and peace to your soul. Listen free to the complete new international version niv audio bible, narrated by acclaimed actor max mclean. What is the difference between king james version and new. Listeners audio bible new international version, niv. For so long, i have found niv to be a bible that is very much easy to understand especially that english is not my first language. The king james version kjv of the old testament in a pure voice audio format each book read to you one voice at a time. Audio bible in the english language king james version. The new king james version is a total update of the 1611 king james version, also known as the authorized version. We shall hereafter refer to this version as niv and the king james version by kjv. The holy bible king james version free download and.
On the king james bible versus other translations controversy. Gordon campbell, a leading authority on renaissance literatures, tells the engaging and complex story of. Home main article index free gift holy bible online pdf of h ol y bible other web links. Onehundredandthirty respected bible scholars, church leaders, and lay christians worked for seven years with the goal of updating the vocabulary and grammar of the king james version, while preserving the classic style of the of the.
This is, in my opinion, the best and most beautiful recording of the king james bible. Did harpercollins remove 45 complete verses from the niv. The kjv is often considered the original bible version, having been quoted countless times since its completion four centuries ago. Giving thanks to keep the lights on are also more than welcomed, as it takes months to produce high quality audio on pro. Online bible biblica the international bible society.
The old testament text of the new king james version nkjv is based on the false hebrew text via ubs translated by apostateoccultist. The anglicized edition was originally known as the revised authorized version, but the nkjv title is now used universally. Im going to generalize, but if the king james translators had instead lived in the 1970s, its not inconceivable that they would have come up with something like the niv. Quick comparison of bible versions it is often said that all bible versions are basically the same, that their differences are just minor wording changes. Harper collins also publishes the joy of gay sex and the satanic bible. Did harpercollins remove 45 complete verses from the niv bible. This admittedly cursory look at the textus receptus and the kjv is not intended to discredit either the king james version of the english bible or those who prefer it to one of the other versions available. We also have available volunteer activities for those interested in joining the team and supporting this.
In biblical terms, apocrypha is a muchmisunderstood term and the title belies the immense significance of the 14 books to which it refers, all of which were originally published in the 1611 king james bible but removed in 1885. The word of promise audio bible new king james version, nkjv. Listen free to the complete new international version niv audio bible. I think the use of the new king james version will enable you to get a better understanding of the bible than relying on the olde king james. This is, in my opinion, the best and most beautiful recording of the king james bible in existence. The text of the new king james version nkjv may be quoted or reprinted without prior written permission with the following qualifications. Every attempt has been made to maintain the beauty of the original version while updating the english grammar to contemporary style and usage. On 11 july 2015, musician erica campbell shared a meme on facebook claiming that 45 complete verses and 64,575 words had been removed from the new international version bible niv as compared. Matthew king james bible, new testament audio book.
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