The Three Wise Men are now the Three Wise People

[Greyd]

Originally posted by: yukichigai
I doubt it is a matter of semantics. There are some dramatic differences between the King James bible and some of the other editions. (can't remember the names) Not to mention that some books are written in entirely different languages. One of them -- I think it's John -- was written in Ancient Greek... by a non-greek speaker. The opening is very pretty, but one reason why it's like that is because it is the biblical equivalent of "See spot. See spot run. Run spot, run."

Yes there are "dramatic" differences between the KJV and say the Living Bible. however, the Living Bible is considered a modern day, "meaning and intention" translation. Meaning its focus is to present a modern version of the MEANING and INTENT of the Bible and not a "direct" tranlsation. But it doesn't claim to be a direct translation, nor do people consider it thus.

 

[yukichigai]

I'm not talking about the Living Bible. It's something else, like New Kingdom or whatnot. All I know is that both it and the King James version claim to be accurate translations and both are very different.

 

[TheNinja]

Originally posted by: jamesave
It was never mentioned as THREE either!

Yes, the give three items, but it was not mentioned how many people were in the group.

Exactly. In all likely hood it was more than 3, but the Bible never says how many.

 

[Greyd]

Originally posted by: yukichigai
I'm not talking about the Living Bible. It's something else, like New Kingdom or whatnot. All I know is that both it and the King James version claim to be accurate translations and both are very different.

Ohhhh.... New Kingdom well that's TOTALLY different. That is a Jehovas Witness translation and would explain the major differences, considering they have MAJOR theological and doctrinal differences when compared to "mainstream" Christian doctrine.