Transcription of The Message Bible
1 The Message Bible How sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth! Through thy precepts I get understanding: therefore I hate every false way. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. (Psalms 119:103-105 KJV). Bible Paraphrase Commentary Formal Equivalent These translations attempt to reproduce the Greek and Hebrew as exactly as possible into English. Words, figures of speech, and sometimes even the sentence structure of the original languages are reproduced in a much more limited way in this type of Bible . These hold -in varying degrees- to a generally word for word approach. Dynamic Equivalent These Bibles run on a more thought-for-thought philosophy than the Formal Equivalent translations, but do so in a much more sparing manner than paraphrases.
2 Greek and Hebrew figures of speech are replaced with modern rough equivalents. They are more readable in a sense, though sometimes in a freer translation some passages become more interpretations than translations. Because dynamic equivalence eschews strict adherence to the original text in favor of a more natural rendering in the target language, it is sometimes used when the readability of the translation is more important than the preservation of the original wording. Thus a novel might be translated with greater use of dynamic equivalence so that it may read well, while in diplomacy the precise original meaning may be the uppermost consideration, favoring greater adherence to formal equivalence.
3 (Wickpedia). Paraphrase These are not really translations, but rewordings of the Scriptures trying to communicate the same thoughts in different words. However, theological biases often creep in and are readily apparent. These may be acceptable for devotional reading, but even the authors themselves would not suggest using them for study or as a church Bible . Some paraphrases are based on the original languages, while others are based on various translations themselves. 1. Commentary As the name implies, this type of work consists of a man's comments, notes, and teaching about Bible passages. Unfortunately, there is much evidence that it is not uncommon for commentary to become more important to some people that what God originally said.
4 The Jewish Talmud (rabbinical discourse on Scripture) is an excellent example of this. "You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life;. it is these that testify about Me;. (John 5:39). The Message . Published by NavPress and listed as one of their best sellers . Promoted by NavPress as, The Bible in Contemporary Language . Notes from the NavPress Website: { }. The Message is a version for our time designed to be read by contemporary people in the same way as the original koin Greek and Hebrew manuscripts were savored by people thousands of years ago. Language is always changing. That's why NavPress felt the time was right for a new version.
5 When we hear something over and over again in the same way, we can become so familiar with it that the text loses its impact. Is The Message a translation or a paraphrase? Translation is generally thought of as bringing the meaning from one language to another, whereas a paraphrase is usually a rewording of a document within the same language. Yet in one sense all translation involves paraphrasing. There is no clearly distinct line that can be drawn between the two. What will I get from this Bible that I don't get from others? It will give you a fresh perspective on the Bible . You'll begin to see passages and books as whole units of thought. You'll experience the excitement and feeling of the Bible as it sounded to its first readers.
6 You'll be able to follow the train of thought much more easily. The Bible will seem more alive and understandable. And as you encounter passages you've read hundreds of times before, it will be like reading them for the first time Just Press Pause. You live in fast-forward-school, friends, work, God-it all adds up. This is your chance to press Pause. Sort of like TiVo for your spiritual life. Now you can reconnect with God in daily readings from the best-selling The Message //REMIX that take you through the 2. entire Bible in one year, two years, or four years. Read every story, every psalm, every crazy vision any minor prophet ever had. ----------------------------- Reader comments from the NavPress site: "What a breath of fresh air.
7 ". "After 30 years of study I finally get it.. "The Message is great for those who have never heard the Bible , as well as for those who have heard it so many times that they cannot hear the meaning anymore.". "The Message is the boldest and most provocative rendering of the New Testament I've ever read. If you've become so comfortable with your Bible reading that the Scriptures no longer excite you, then this book is what you need." -- WARREN W. WIERSBE. "The Message is certainly destined to become a devotional classic not to mention a powerful pastoral tool." -- JACK W. HAYFORD. "Eugene Peterson's work is the freshest, most dramatic treatment of Scripture since The Living Bible .
8 I look forward to reading it regularly." -- JERRY B. JENKINS, coauthor of the Left Behind series WE HOPE WE CAN ADD YOUR NAME TO THIS LONG LIST OF Message . READERS: Amy Grant, Benny Hinn, Bill Hybels, Bill and Gloria Gaither, Billy Graham, Brock and Bodie Thoene, Carol Kent, Chuck Swindoll, Cynthia Heald, Dan Quayle, Dave Dravecky, Toby-DC Talk, Don Moen, Duffy Robbins, Frederick Buechner, Gary Chapmen, Gary Smalley, Gordon Fee, Gordon MacDonald, Harold Fickett, Packer, Jack Hayford, Jay Kesler, Jerry Jenkins, Jerry Savelle, Jim Burns, Jimmy and Rosalyn Carter, John Maxwell, Joni Eareckson Tada, Joyce Meyer, Kathy Peel, Keith Miller, Kenneth Copeland, Leighton Ford, Leith Anderson, Luci Shaw, Madeleine L'Engle, Max Lucado, Michael Card, Michael W.
9 Smith, MikeYaconelli, Newsboys, Patsy Clairmount, Pat Williams, Phil Driscoll, Rebecca St. James, Richard Foster, Rick Warren, Rod Parsley Ron Kenoly, Stuart and Jill Briscoe, Tim Kimmel, Tony Campolo, Tremper Longman, Bono of U2, Vernon Grounds, Walter Kaiser Jr., Walter Wangerin, Warren Wiersbe, Wayne Rice, Wellington Boone 3. From other sources: Translated by one amazing guy, it's as far from old King James as one can imagine. For those who find the Bible warmed-over old news, The Message is like reading it for the first time. KK. Here is the translation of the Bible you want to read: The Message . This new street-wise paraphrase is looser than a translation and so irks purists.
10 But it is storming Christian campuses and youth groups with its boldness, readability, and strong vernacular. A comment from the Word: And the disciples came and said to Him, "Why do You speak to them in parables?". Jesus answered them, "To you it has been granted to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been granted. (Matthew 13:10-11). 4. Paraphrase: To communicate the same thought in different words with the purpose of making something easier to understand Revelation 21:8. But for the cowardly and unbelieving and abominable and murderers and immoral persons and sorcerers and idolaters and all liars, their part will be in the lake that burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.
