What version should i memorize

They represent a specific methodology of interpretation that you may not realize at first. Languages are a tricky thing. This chart above can give you a pretty visual understanding of how translations can be categorized. Some people love the more literal, somewhat poetic nature of the King James version; others, like me, lean more toward the thought for thought translations like the NIV or the NLT. Although I grew up using the King James version as a kid, I enjoyed a number of different translations throughout college and my early adult life.

Although I still love using different translations as I study the Bible, for the purpose of memory, I wanted to stick with the translation that felt most familiar to me. I highly recommend having an app on your phone because it makes the Bible accessible throughout the day. I would love for others to add their two cents. Which version do you memorize? What do you like about that version?

What do you recommend for beginners? I have also memorized nearly all my chapters out of the NIV The reason is the same. I have a very used, very written in, very highlighted NIV When I started memorizing 5 years ago, it wasnt even a question. This version was what I had used for my own study and devotion. You will be so glad you are etching Gods word in your memory —whatever version you use.

Girl after my own heart. That is the translation that I, too, started with and use today. Not that I disrespect any other version, I was raised reading, and sitting under preaching of the classic King James Version, so that means Holy Bible to me personally.

Agree that you should use the version you are accustomed to. I like that, because it requires more reflection and study. Being a memorizer and some one who loves the arts, I adore the wording of the King James. It grabs my attention like nothing else. Filed under Polls and Surveys , Statistics. This message is only visible to admins. Problem displaying Facebook posts. Backup cache in use. Click to show error. Bible Gateway. When was the last time you truly felt carefree?

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