Posts by TTWSYF

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Examples of Bias/Discrepancies in the New World Translation

by Londo111 in

to be fair, translating the bible is a huge undertaking, and in doing so, there are bound to be mistakes, or even limits to a committee's knowledge.

obviously, we cannot read the hearts of the four translators of the new world translation committee to know when they consciously or subconsciously altered renderings in to support doctrinal bias.

but more and more, i do come across things that feel askew to me.

TTWSYF

Translations are translation and not versions. A translation is to be one person translating what another person has written in any language. When a translator takes liberty in a written word and interprets his/or her own slant on any particular writing. The subject matter stops being a translation and starts being a version.

The examples of bias in the NWT are so gross that most scholars scoff at the concept of it even being a translation. The fact that no [other] organization [aside from the WTS] speaks huge volumes about the translation. The fact that scholar after scholar discounts the version as not worth mentioning speaks volumes also. If it was close to what the WTS stated about it, it would be used by others. Simply stated, no one else uses it.

The examples of bias are well documented on this site and others. It is corrupted and there is no denying that fact when comparing it to every other translation. Words added that were not intended from the authors. Words changed to mean something other than the writers meant prevents the NWT from being a translation.

The most famous examples include colossians 1; 16 because by means of him all [other] things were created in the heavens and upon the earth, the things visible and the things invisible, no matter whether they are thrones or lordships or governments or authorities. All [other] things have been created through him and for him. 17 Also, he is before all [other] things and by means of him all [other] things were made to exist,

The word 'other' is added to 4 times in these 2 verses and changes what would discribe Jesus from uncreated and eternal to created.

Just one of many examples.

dc

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"It's Ok to Lie"

by Azazel in

my turn on the soapbox.. .

well friends ive just gotton home from the special edition meeting, care of the enthusiastic circus overseer and what a great moral lesson his talk was tonight.. .

do you want to be a guest in god's tent?.

TTWSYF

psalm 5; 6 You will destroy those speaking a lie.
A man of bloodshed and deception Jehovah detests.

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"It's Ok to Lie"

by Azazel in

my turn on the soapbox.. .

well friends ive just gotton home from the special edition meeting, care of the enthusiastic circus overseer and what a great moral lesson his talk was tonight.. .

do you want to be a guest in god's tent?.

TTWSYF

Lying for "The Truth"? I think not. NWY version used

Proverbs 12; 17 He that launches forth faithfulness will tell what is righteous, but a false witness, deception.

Proverbs 6; 16 There are six things that Jehovah does hate; yes, seven are things detestable to his soul: 17 lofty eyes, a false tongue, and hands that are shedding innocent blood, 18 a heart fabricating hurtful schemes, feet that are in a hurry to run to badness, 19 a false witness that launches forth lies, and anyone sending forth contentions among brothers.

Leviticus 19; 11 “‘Y OU people must not steal, and YOU must not deceive, and YOU must not deal falsely anyone with his associate. 12 And YOU must not swear in my name to a lie, so that you do profane the name of your God. I am Jehovah.

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Proof of Jesus' Deity using the NWT - One Simple Scripture

by GOrwell in

now, this topic is not about providing proof of the trinity using the nwt, but is instead about the deity of jesus.

yes, they are similar, but different, topics.. specifically, we can use the nwt to show the deity of jesus and how the people/authors of his day viewed who he was.

this bible quotation won't even come from the fallback jesus-is-god book of john, but instead comes from the book of luke.

TTWSYF

Good point Terry. I am assuming that you are speaking about no original manuscripts available. It certainly would be inspirational to view the original writings of Moses.

So, what are we left with? How about the oral tradition? You may know that the ancient Jews didnt have any scriptures in their homes. They only HEARD the scriptures at the synagogs. Them learned men would commit these teachings to the parchment..... Just like the early Christians.... After that, it must be taken on faith. Faith that God would protect his word from corruption. guided by the Holy Spirit. That's why people of faith hold that the Gospels of Mark, Luke, John and Mathew are legit and the Gospels of Judas, Mary and Peter are not.

And let's be real. Anyone who refers to the bible as the true word of God does so because God has given him that faith. It is indeed a gift.

I mean, who else would believe such nonsense?!.....besides these crazy posters [including myself] that is.

dc

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Proof of Jesus' Deity using the NWT - One Simple Scripture

by GOrwell in

now, this topic is not about providing proof of the trinity using the nwt, but is instead about the deity of jesus.

yes, they are similar, but different, topics.. specifically, we can use the nwt to show the deity of jesus and how the people/authors of his day viewed who he was.

this bible quotation won't even come from the fallback jesus-is-god book of john, but instead comes from the book of luke.

TTWSYF

I thought we were supposed to be avoiding the whole 'trinity' thing

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Proof of Jesus' Deity using the NWT - One Simple Scripture

by GOrwell in

now, this topic is not about providing proof of the trinity using the nwt, but is instead about the deity of jesus.

yes, they are similar, but different, topics.. specifically, we can use the nwt to show the deity of jesus and how the people/authors of his day viewed who he was.

this bible quotation won't even come from the fallback jesus-is-god book of john, but instead comes from the book of luke.

TTWSYF

Londo111, I think you meant Mark 10;18

NWT Mark 10; 18 Jesus said to him: “Why do you call me good? Nobody is good, except one, God."

Maybe it's the apologist in me, but I gotta ask to your example.

Was Jesus good?

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Jesus loves American Football

by designs in

what is your take on players in all sports who feel the need to connect their athleticism with god's will.

tebow of the denver broncos is the latest in a long line of players who either thank jesus or point a finger to heaven when they score a touchdown or slam some guys head into a concussion.. oddly you don't see bowlers doing the same praise jesus dance for knocking over some pins, i guess its not that exciting to jesus .

TTWSYF

I agree JRK, he must love Peyton Manning, but hate Bill Pollian

'cut that meat, cut that meat!'

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Proof of Jesus' Deity using the NWT - One Simple Scripture

by GOrwell in

now, this topic is not about providing proof of the trinity using the nwt, but is instead about the deity of jesus.

yes, they are similar, but different, topics.. specifically, we can use the nwt to show the deity of jesus and how the people/authors of his day viewed who he was.

this bible quotation won't even come from the fallback jesus-is-god book of john, but instead comes from the book of luke.

TTWSYF

Sorry, I just wanted to see how small my font would go

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Proof of Jesus' Deity using the NWT - One Simple Scripture

by GOrwell in

now, this topic is not about providing proof of the trinity using the nwt, but is instead about the deity of jesus.

yes, they are similar, but different, topics.. specifically, we can use the nwt to show the deity of jesus and how the people/authors of his day viewed who he was.

this bible quotation won't even come from the fallback jesus-is-god book of john, but instead comes from the book of luke.

TTWSYF

Not to do with any trinity discussion, just the divinty of Jesus question.

There's more than once scripture proving the Jesus's deity imo. One of the biggest to me is found in the old testament.

NWT-IS 9; 6 For there has been a child born to us, there has been a son given to us; and the princely rule will come to be upon his shoulder. And his name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.

Now I think that because there are so many ancient manuscripts of the OT, that it is impossible for the thousands of copies to all be corrupted identically to distort the divinty of Jesus.

Another big one to me is found in John 20;28 when Thomas says to Jesus 'My Lord and my God' which in Greek is "Ho Kurios mou kai ho Theos mou" which is literally translated as Thomas says to Jesus 'The Lord of me and the God of me'. Jesus, being perfect would have corrected Thomas if he were wrong, but instead accepts his profession of faith. Another biggie to me

Psalm 102; 25 Long ago you laid the foundations of the earth itself,
And the heavens are the work of your hands.

Contrast that with Hebrews 1;10 10 And: “You at [the] beginning, O Lord, laid the foundations of the earth itself, and the heavens are [the] works of your hands.

Now, the noted psalm verse is speaking of God and the noted hebrew's verse is speaking of Jesus.

Along the same lines, more scriptural proof is found in

Jeremiah 17; 10 I, Jehovah, am searching the heart, examining the kidneys, even to give to each one according to his ways, according to the fruitage of his dealings.

Contrast that with Revelation 2; 23 And her children I will kill with deadly plague, so that all the congregations will know that I am he who searches the kidneys and hearts, and I will give to YOU individually according to YOUR deeds.

Of course the old and new testament are abound with scriptural proofs, but the alas, it is not easy to change beliefs that have been driven home over and over and over again.

Jesus is credited for creating the world, forgiving sins, giving eternal life, having a kingdom that goes on forever, yet his divinty is so often denied that even these texts will prove nothing to those who do not want to believe. Incidently, all scriptural examples I posted are from the NWT version.

respectfully,

dc

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What are the best Bible Translations?

by Londo111 in

growing up in a jw family, my parents and my grandparents had many versions of the bible...not just the new world translation.

sometimes i read these.

but i always bought the hype that the new world translation was the most unbiased and most consistent in rendering hebrew and greek into the modern language.

TTWSYF

I'm not sure off the top of my head which chapter and verse this comes from, but one thing in the KJV that bothered me is the verse which states that 'there are three in heaven that bear witness, the spirit, the water and the blood'. . . . and then it is added 'these three are the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost'. I beleive that last part was added by the translator. I think that is in error.

And although the septuigent is a wonderful thing, there are most definitly many words that do not translate literally from one language to another, so a side by side comparison of many translations probably makes the most sense imho.

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