Book of mormon king james translation errors in the kjv

What are 1769 king james version edition errors doing in the book of mormon. If the book of mormon is an accurate translation, some claim that it shouldnt contain. It is also true that the king james version contains some textual errors. Peter s download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. We find, therefore, that the king james version left an indelible mark on the book of mormon. King james version and the joseph smith translation. Robert plummer answers in honest answers episode 73 resource links. The fact is, the king james version is a good translation, and far better than the paraphrases which are so popular today e.

If the book of mormon is an accurate translation, why would it contain translational errors that exist in the king james bible. This article explains that joseph claimed to be restoring the true, original meaning of the bible, and looks at examples of josephs changes to the gospel of john proving this claim to have been false. There is evidence that the biblical passages cited in the book of mormon were translated from hebrew, not copied from the king james bible. Do the errors exclusively found in the 1769 king james bible being the same exact errors found in the book of mormon damage the credibility of the book of mormons authenticity. What are 1769 king james versionedition errors doing in the book of mormon.

Brackets in the kjv are italicized to avoid confusion. What are the errors in the king james version bible. In short, there can be very little doubt that the king james version inspired large sections of the book of mormon. This page shows the book of mormon verses that incorporate text from the king james version of the bible. Holy bible should the lds edition of the king james.

The kjv has been relentlessly attacked for 2 simple reasonsfor money and so scholars can become their own final authority and sit in judgement of gods words. What are these 17th century italicized words doing in the book of mormon. The critics have been quick to condemn the book of mormon because of this fact. Nowhere am i told that the king james bible is the best or only holy bible. Jun 19, 2008 in several cases, the book of mormon follows king james version translation errors. If the book of mormon is an accurate translation, some claim that it shouldnt contain these translational errors.

The joseph smith translation is josephs supposedly inspired revision of the king james bible. Joseph smith nor the nephites lived in jacobean england. The verses in question are given first and then what is the correct or better translation. All this statement does is transfer the problem to why god chose to have joseph smith translate the book of mormon into king james version biblical language see that topic below. For example, no, the book of mormon does not contain unique errors from the king james version bible. The king james version contains certain translation and textual errors which will facilitate a global transition from the true gospel of jesus christ to the false gospel of the antichrist. For reasons why joseph smith used kjv language in his translation of the book of mormon, see john a. The lds edition of the bible was soon followed by a new edition of the book of mormon which corrects errors that propagated in previous texts due to copyist or typesetting errors. Strikethrough denotes words that are included in the kjv but not the bom. Dec 19, 2018 yes, and we can only speculate as to why. For that matter, the case could be made that separation of other bible versions may also make sense as they are not the same book. He uses archaic king james vocabulary in a manner that shows he was not familiar with the true meaning of the words. Oct, 2017 when king james translators were translating the kjv bible between 1604 and 1611, they would occasionally put in their own words into the text to make the english more readable.

Kjv errors in the book of mormon book of mormon research. Joseph smiths other writings, such as his history and diary, reflect the modern english era of his day. This chapter will explore the relationship between the king james bible and the joseph smith translation. A question of book of mormon scholarship is whether the several chapters or passages of isaiah cited or paraphrased in the book derive from an ancient text or whether they have been copied with some revision from the king james version. The king james bible and the joseph smith translation. The errors in the king james bible kindle edition by ruckman, dr. However, the official lds church doctrine is that when the bible and the book of mormon contradict each other which they do, it is the book of mormon that is correct. Debunking fairmormon letter to a ces director book of mormon. Thus, mosiah 14 had to have been copied from the king james bible. Specific bible studies king james translation errors. Since joseph smith used no paper notes, scripts or other texts, whatever he produced in the book of mormon came from god. The book of mormon and the king james version secular web. The original 1830 edition, book of mormon had s of.

Two chapters of the prophet malachi are quoted by jesus in iii nephi 24 and following. In general, the book of mormon appears to rely exclusively on the 1769 king james translation compared with the 1611 king james version. He quotes king james translation errors again and again. Not only is almas rendering different from the kjv, its also different from matth. The king james version is a version, not edition, of the bible. For several years, joseph taught and wrote about in the book of mormon, in the joseph smith translation of the bible, and in his lectures on faith trinitarianism. The book of mormon and the king james bible wikipedia. The living bible, and the book, which is a new edition of the living bible, but it is not perfect. Thirdly, this isnt the only example of a translation relying on the king james version for the bulk of translation while modifying it where the translations differ.

The king james version of the bible is, in all likelihood, the most successful of all the english translations. Below is a partial listing of king james version kjv bible translation errors. Smith copied vast quantities of the bible into the book of mormon, and the bible that he used was the king james version. Much of the dead sea scrolls has been translated in the same fashion.

This addendum hopes to present information which will enable the reader to understand what the gnostic doctrine teaches and which mistranslations in the kjv. The jst joseph smith translation and iv inspired version really dont belong with the king james version. When king james translators were translating the kjv bible between 1604 and 1611, they would occasionally put in their own words into the text to make the english more readable. Debunking fairmormon letter to a ces director book of. Joseph smiths inspired revisions to the king james bible. However, nowhere in the bible am i told that only one translation of it is the correct one. The book of mormon incorporates text which seems to be taken from the king james version, including passages which are now considered to be mistranslations in the king james version. Joseph smiths inspired revisions to the king james. Ces letter provides zero examples or evidence to back up their false claim that kjv translation errors appear in the book of mormon. What are 1769 king james versionedition errors doing in the book. Mcconkie states that the plural of seraph is seraphim or, as incorrectly recorded in the king james version of the bible, seraphims.

Do the errors exclusively found in the 1769 king james bible. Do the errors exclusively found in the 1769 king james. Mar 23, 2017 that the book of mormon is filled with direct lengthy quotes from the very 1769 king james edition of the bible owned by the smith family, including its translation errors unique to that specific edition of the bible, leaves little doubt that joseph not only had access to a bible while dictating the book of mormon but borrowed heavily from. Fifth, the majority of differences between the book of mormon text and the isaiah text are not associated with italicized words in the king james version. Mormons, why is it the book of mormon plagiarises 1611 king. Are there errors from the 1769 king james version of the. Is the king james version of the bible the most accurate translation. Kjv stands for king james version not king james edition. The king james version of the bible and the book of mormon. The best confirmation that the book of mormon used the kjv bible is the. Sometimes the quotation is explicit, as in the second book of nephi, which contains 18 quoted chapters of the book of isaiah. Kjv translation errors as found in the book of mormon. Furthermore, the book of mormon is full of scripture, and for the world of joseph smiths day, the king james version was the scripture, as we have noted.

No, the book of mormon does not contain unique errors from the king james version bible. Whereas it is true that they are all religious texts, some amount of effort should be made to form at least rudimentary. The original 1830 edition, book of mormon had s of errors. The errors in the king james bible kindle edition by. Sometimes the translators italic words appear in the book of mormon verses and sometimes. That the book of mormon is filled with direct lengthy quotes from the very 1769 king james edition of the bible owned by the smith family, including its translation errors unique to that specific edition of the bible, leaves little doubt that joseph not only had access to a bible while dictating the book of mormon but borrowed heavily from. What is more, the bom quotes sections of the kjv which scholars now know to contain errors. Book of mormontranslation errors from the kjv fairmormon. Aug 17, 2011 the joseph smith translation is josephs supposedly inspired revision of the king james bible.

The errors are unique to the 1769 edition that joseph smith owned. Secondly, more than half of the verses in the book of mormon isaiah differ from the kjv isaiah. In short, he read from the stone as he translated the texts. First, i want to affirm with all evangelical christians that the bible is the word of god, inerrant, inspired, and our final authority for faith and life. I dont think you can say that the book of mormon contains unique errors from the king james version bible. Aug 15, 2018 is the king james version of the bible the most accurate translation. Sometimes the quotation is explicit, as in the second book of nephi, which contains 18 quoted chapters of the book of isaiah other significant connections between the two books include book of mormon words and phrases that only appear in. Is the king james version of the bible the most accurate. The king james version itself was considered a vile innovation by many when it first came out. Aug 11, 2010 secondly, more than half of the verses in the book of mormon isaiah differ from the kjv isaiah. When quoting passages from isaiah in the book of mormon, joseph smith relied on the english king james version kjv of the bible.

Somehow the divine process guiding josephs translation of the book of mormon didnt prevent him from making identical translation errors. In response, apologists sometimes claim that the book of mormon does not transmit translation errors, mainly focusing on the highly subjective nature of translating. In some cases, entire passages are duplicated in the book of mormon. Also notice how the apologists blame you for taking director to mean director. Fairmormons response to presence of 1769 kjv errors in book of mormon in terms of attempting to pinpoint the origin of the book of mormon, even more significant than book of mormon revisions are places where it follows the kjv into error, echoing mistranslations or including translations of late and derivative greek texts. In verses that directly quote the bible, whether attributed by book of mormon narrators or not, the table shows which words were deleted from the source kjv verse and which words were added by the book of mormon verse. Why do italic translator words from the kjv bible appear in. Fairmormon implicitly concedes that joseph smith and the early saints were trinitarian. We have documented kjv translation errors and have marked them in our bible. We use the king james version as our main study bible. Volumes have been written on its distinctive and rhythmic style, and it is still regarded as a triumph of modern english literature.

Why do italic translator words from the kjv bible appear. King james english in the book of mormon an oddity in the book of mormon, published in 1830, is that it uses antiquated english resembling the style of the king james version kjv bible. Kjv translation errors our understanding of the hebrew language today is much more advanced than it was in the 1600s when king james authorized an english translation of the bible. Because all the major bible aides are based on the kjv. There is no contemporary evidence refuting this point. Absolutely thorough explanation of so called errors in the king james bible. This is a significant difference because edition means one of a series of printings or of the same book each issued at a different time and differing from another by alternations, additions.

Errors represented across both 1611 and 1769 kjv a careful. Kjv isaiah in the book of mormon why the lds church is true. Newer versions are often not as faithful to the original text. That said, the bible verses embedded in the book of mormon do show a clear reliance on the 1769 king james version of the bible and not on the 1611 version. And there are many more, but these will suffice to show the true origin of the book of mormon. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints distributes free copies of the king james version of. Why i do not think the king james bible is the best.

Disparities with hebrew language, text, and style part 5. The king james bible and the book of mormon its obvious even to the casual reader that the book of mormon, in its original 1830 translation, is written in the language of the king james version bible hereafter kjv. What are 1769 kjv edition errors doing in book of mormon. The kjv has been relentlessly attacked for 2 simple reasonsfor money and so scholars can become. The book of mormon contains many linguistic similarities to the king james bible kjv. There is no verse that tells me how god will preserve his word, so. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the errors in the king james bible. Kjv isaiah in the book of mormon why the lds church is. In several cases, the book of mormon follows king james version translation errors. The book of mormon and the king james bible red door church. Kjv in the book of mormon general discussions mormon. Much of what makes the kjv recognizable, and even iconic, is its external expression, such as its words, grammar, organization, and the way it is presented on the printed page.

Mormons, why is it the book of mormon plagiarises 1611. Upon examination we find that the word seraphim is used twice in the book of mormon. Kjv verses in the book of mormon book of mormon depot. Although few in number, the king james version does contain a number of undeniable incorrect translations. The verses in question are given first and then what is. Book of mormon difficulties, contradictions and explanations. This book is tremendously educational yet very fascinating to read. In responding to the ces letters book of mormon section, fairmormon makes a few critical concessions, including that errors unique to the 1769 version of the king james version bible are included in the current version of the book of mormon.

A forum for exmormons and others who have been affected by mormonism to share news, commentary, and comedy about the mormon church. All of the mormons i have spoken with accept the king james version of the bible as true scripture. While this article is necessary to point out the kjv errors, it should be noted that the errors, omissions and additions made by the rsv, niv, and other modern translations are much, much worse. Translation errors here is a partial listing of king james version translation errors. The dependence of the book of mormon on the king james version, however, goes deeper than a mere affectation of style. Jeremy runnells, a formerly committed mormon and byu grad, in his now famous letter to a ces director, asks at the very beginning of his paper. Large portions of the book of mormon are very similar to the king james version of the bible, which of course was about the only english bible available to joseph smith in the 1820s.