St. Bookmark Posted July 1, 2015 Posted July 1, 2015 looking at the footnotes today a question came to me, what are the sources for the Hebrew and Greek footnotes, do they come from the recived text or from other newer Greek translations like the ones used to translate the niv?If anyone knows please give references so I could study it out.
St. Bookmark Posted July 1, 2015 Author Posted July 1, 2015 After some scripture comparisons to newer translations, I believe the Greek comes from the newer translations like the niv, nwt, and asv.I will keep looking for an answer.
Freedom Posted July 1, 2015 Posted July 1, 2015 It is a good question. I am hoping someone has an answer.
bluebell Posted July 1, 2015 Posted July 1, 2015 (edited) This is the closest thing to providing an answer that i've found so far- https://www.lds.org/church/news/competent-to-proclaim-and-defend-the-savior-30-years-of-the-triple-combination-and-the-lds-edition-of-the-king-james-bible?lang=eng&query=who+wrote+the+footnotes+for+the+lds+scriptures It says this specifically about the process- "There was a spirit of inspiration brooding over their work,” President Packer said, “and those working with the project talked often of how it was blessed. … Without the inspired help of hundreds of dedicated workers it would have been impossible! Among them were scholars in Hebrew, Greek, Latin, Old and New Testament studies. More than this, they are worthy men and women in whose lives the gospel of Jesus Christ is the dominating influence. Their work, if they only knew it, may well be their greatest contribution in mortality.” Edited July 1, 2015 by bluebell 1
Nevo Posted July 1, 2015 Posted July 1, 2015 looking at the footnotes today a question came to me, what are the sources for the Hebrew and Greek footnotes, do they come from the recived text or from other newer Greek translations like the ones used to translate the niv? I suspect the Hebrew and Greek footnotes giving alternate translations are based on the Masoretic Text and Textus Receptus respectively, since those are the sources for the KJV. But I don't have any references that actually say that. I think when other MSS are consulted, they are explicitly mentioned (e.g., the notes for Genesis 10:4; 29:8; 34:14; 37:3; 47:21; Ruth 1:21; 1 Kings 20:6; Ezekiel 11:15). 1
St. Bookmark Posted July 18, 2015 Author Posted July 18, 2015 Well after study I found that the Greek in our foot notes are from the newer translations, ( see rom 1:3 foot note)How I feel about this is well a little disappointing, but that comes from my kjv only study.But I love the bible dictionary reading that says we use the kjv because of it sound doctrine.
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