ABOUT: For over 400 years, the King James Version has been the trusted translation for millions of believers, capturing the majesty of God’s Word and shaping the worship of generations.
Since 1611, Christians have turned to the King James Version of the Bible for a faithful and beautiful rendering of God’s Word. Its rich tradition has guided generations of pastors, authors, and scholars, while its reverent language continues to shape our words today.
The KJV was translated in the beginning of the 1600s. The scholars translating it were among the top scholars of their day, and most were deeply familiar with literature and poetry as well as with theology and ancient languages. They were also intent on creating a translation that would last for generations, so they avoided recent changes to the language, often using words and phrases that sounded formal even then to ensure the dignity and longevity of the translation.
Upfront, I want to admit that the KJV is not my first choice for daily reading, but I do like it. This is the version of my childhood and early adult years. In fact, most of my favorite verses are memorized in KJV... from John 3:16 to the Lord's Prayer and more. As for Bible study, I prefer a variety, including KJV, to help grasp the nuances that I may read over in casual reading. Whether you want this as your only Bible or as an additional Bible for your personal collection to use for a deeper study of God's Word, I believe everyone should have a King James Version... with the words of Jesus in red.
Here is an overview of the 3 Bibles I received:
HOLMAN KJV STUDY BIBLE
This is my favorite simply because I love study Bibles. Covered in brown bonded leather, it has a supple cover that allows the pages to be turned easily and is easily held in one hand and forearm... despite being a larger Bible. The main feature is inside... like the alphabetized Table of Contents, plus many footnotes and Scripture references inside, along with maps, photos, and illustrations throughout the pages, and the back has more maps, measurements, a concordance, and a unique feature that I believe many will find useful --- A Glossary of King's English!
My only issue with this Bible is the lack of space for notes. But, there is room at the end of chapters to write, along with several blank pages designated for notes at the end of the Bible. I simply have a personal preference for writing in the the margins next to a verse or passage that speaks to me or added illumination. To be fair, more space may make the Bible too heavy to use with ease. So, this is just a tiny problem and I do recommend it highly!!
ONE BIG STORY BIBLE
The KJV Children's Bible is much different than the Bible I had as a child. I love that one and have precious memories, but this one is much more inviting for a child to read and the hard cover makes this Bible more durable. It is colorful and the illustrations help to make the stories more memorable to kids. Apparently there is a way to bring these illustrations to life, but I am "tech-challenged."
Features that I absolutely love include "Christ Connections," "BIG Questions," "Seeing the BIG Picture," and the 100 Memory Verses. There is also an explanation for some big words used in Scripture. Introductions to each book are simplified for a child and the concordance is easy for a child to use. This is the best children's Bible I have seen. Excellent!
HOLMAN KJV ULTRATHIN REFERENCE BIBLE
With a brown two-toned LeatherTouch soft cover, this Bible is the style and size of a gift Bible or one many typically take to church. It's light-weight, easy to hold, and the print is large enough for the average person to read comfortably. This Bible has some of the same features as the Study Bible: cross-indexed Scripture references, the words of Jesus in red, maps, parables and prophecies, concordance, and the KING'S ENGLISH glossary.
The disadvantage is that there is even less room for personal notes. But, I do believe this would be a convenient companion book for the Study Bible. Carry this one to church or keep with you for times you need your Bible with you, but then use your Study Bible for any questions that arose while reading the smaller version. Personally, I find my favorite Bibles too heavy for me to carry around, so I love having a smaller one for travel purposes.
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If you are interested in receiving one of these Bibles, simply leave a comment on the blog post or the social media post telling me your choice of STUDY BIBLE, CHILDREN'S BIBLE, or ULTRATHIN BIBLE... and be sure to use #KJVBibleL3
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Lou Cor is entered for Study Bible on my biz page.
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