In my usual interaction with KJV onlyist online, I saw this (once again very annoying and misinformed) meme alleging that the New King James Version is a defective translation as opposed to the King James Version. The problem issue is actually with the Hebrew word “laham” (לָהַם)This Hebrew word could either mean to burn in, ranke – wound or could mean swallow greedily, swallowed, dainties, delicacies, choice morsels, dainty morsels. As in any word with multiple meanings, context is therefore the key to drawing out the right meaning of this word in this particular context. The verse says “Prov. 18:8 The words of a talebearer are like ___________, And they go down into the inmost body.” Now which would make sense ? Wounds going down into the inmost body or dainties, delicacies, choice morsels, dainty morsels ? Take note that whatever is likened to is likened to the “words of the talebearer.” Obviously, dainties, delicacies, choice morsels, dainty … [Read more...]
Response to KJV onlyist arguments on 2 Timothy 2:15 and issues on copy right of modern translations
KJV Onlyists often spins out memes and various short posters to spread their disinformation, conspiracy theories, half truths and lies in the internet more particularly in social media and being an active internet user I often come across them. The particular text in dispute here is 2 Timothy 2:15 wherein it is alleged that the NIV "Fails to teach how to get God’s approval" The guy who posted the meme then made a side comment that Modern translations “ . . .. made a change only for the sake of changing things to get their copyrights, make money, and to undermine the Christian's faith in an inerrant Bible.” Here's the meme and below is my counter argument to the issues. The Greek in dispute is the word “σπουδάζω spoudazō” Greek dictionaries and lexicons give their meanings as follows: The Key dictionary of Greek NT gives the meaning as: from 4710; to use speed, i.e. to make effort, be prompt or earnest: — do (give) diligence, be diligent (forward), endeavour, labour, … [Read more...]