The hcsb study bible, in my opinion is best study bible available. Genesis 1 holman christian standard bible hcsb the creation. It is the most widely used modern english translation. Is there a way to compare esv texts of 2001, 2007, and 2011 like i compare the texts of esv, niv, and hcsb to each other. The one who has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me. Then i tried the esv in 2003 but found it somewhat archaic and moved to the nasb95. Esv 2001, 2007, and 2011 posted in technical support. But now apart from the law the righteousness of god has been made known, to which the law and the prophets testify. Download niv bible english spanish pdf at niv nitro pdf professional 64 bit megaupload informer. Nkjv esv hcsb niv 1984 niv 2011 nlt that was the true light which gives light to every man coming into the world.
The main advantage of the hcsb over the niv to me is the abundance of footnotes which give the literal meaning. Translation wise, the csb is very similar to the hcsb since it is an updated revision of the hcsb both adopt the optimal equivalence approach to translation. For those that love the old niv and are looking for a new version due to. Ephesians 6 holman christian standard bible hcsb children and parents. For those of us who want to simply read the bible without distractions, hcsb references bibles are a welcome break. Above all, each contributor involved honors the bible as gods inspired and inerrant word. However, beginning in the summer of 2012, i will change to the holman christian standard bible hcsb. Hard to believe that i would rate any great study bible with 4 stars but i did this time around.
Attendees to last years ets meeting were given nicely bound copies of the new christian standard bible csb translation which releases in march of this year. The sixteenth chapter of romans bears a number of excited markings put there by my teenage self. Genderneutral language, with special reference to niv 2011 pdf. Last year an electronic copy of the updated text was first released in wordsearch although we were told print editions wouldnt see the changes until this year 2010. This updated niv builds on both the original niv and the tniv and represents. It would be helpful to see exactly which changes appear in the text im about to preach from. The hcsb is generally more literal than the niv but less so than most formal. Now that the 2011 niv has been released online and is set for full publication in march, fans of the tniv may be curious how they compare. The translation of gender terminology in the niv 2011. The new christian standard bible and the na28 textual criticism. Hcsb study bible kindle edition by holman bible editorial. There are bullet points in front of certain phrases, which correspond to a grammar section in the back.
The 2011 niv has improved the accuracy of many passages in the old testament, as well. The new international version niv is an english translation of the bible first published in 1978. Three of the contributors gave presentations in fall 2011. This righteousness is given through faith in jesus christ to all who believe. Comparison verses in the csb christian standard bible. The holman christian standard bible hcsb is a modern english bible translation from holman bible publishers.
I knew when the niv 2011 edition was released a couple of years ago that it was a matter of time before i would need to switch. While many reformed brothers prefer the esv for its literal translation approach, i believe it may compromise readability unnecessarily. New international version about the new international version the new international version was undertaken by an independent committee in after a general consensus that there was a need for a new, contemporary english translation of the bible. It is generally recognized as a translation that reads smoothly and easily. Moved to the tniv in 2009 and am now using the 2011 niv. Let professional voice artist dale mcconachie, narrator of over 100 audiobooks, take you on a journey through gods word, where you will discover his holiness, love, power, mercy, and grace. When comparing the niv with the king james version kjv, it would seem that. The csb is basically a revision of the holman christian standard bible hcsb, now without the h. A year from now, you wont be able to get a 1984 version of the niv. I did a quick search on the pb and did not find any threads conversing about the topic of the good and bad aspects of the niv 2011. Holman christian standard bible hcsb download the free. Dec 03, 2011 however, the 2011 niv changes man to person. This edition is a knock out in the sense that it offers the niv english translation, along side with the very nitro pdf free to word recent nvi niv.
Mar 18, 2015 the only bible i have ever used for preaching and, for the most part, in my personal devotional life for the past 20 years was the niv 1984 edition. His opinions of the hcsb and esv are exactly the same as mine so he saved me some writing. Should we use its replacement, the niv 2011, or one of the many other english translations. Reference and text bibles containing just the bible text and cross references help you read and reflect on the word and lookup related passages. Developed in direct response to what consumer focus groups asked for, only one study bible delivers more than youd expectright where youd expect it. The words he, his, and him are used 2,711 fewer times than in the niv 1984. Bible translation comparison new testament salvation. A brief list of pros and cons for six english bible translations.
View key bible passages sidebyside to compare the csb to the hcsb, niv, esv, nlt, and kjv. In keeping with the translators mandate to maintain the niv so that it remains an accurate, accessible translation of the bible, the latest edition was published in 2011. I was initially impressed with the hcsb as a translation, nestling between niv and esv, but i have bumped against occasional eccentricities along the way, and i have now put it on my reserve list. For those that love the old niv and are looking for a new version due to the radical 2011 change of the niv, the hcsb is ideal. What follows is an analysis of the updated niv s treatment of key passages involving women as well as its use of genderinclusive language. It has largely abandoned the tnivs straight shift to pluralizing every. I thought it was the best lay persons translation, plus study notes in existence. While the 1984 niv used christ throughout,14 the 2011 revision introduced.
My modern bible translation of preference is the holman christian standard bible hcsb. These kind of changes can be found hundreds of times throughout the old and new testaments in the 2011 niv. I ask because my main bible is a 2007 text esv, but our church recently purchased 2011 text editions. The tony evans study bible features study notes and other tools designed for digging deeper into gods word. The wels website allows you to download the various translation recommendations in pdf that also contain a rationale for the recommendation. These illustrate the changes from the hcsb to the csb in the context of other leading bible translations and are made with gratitude for each translation. Hebrews 11 holman christian standard bible hcsb heroes of faith 11 now faith is the reality a of what is hoped for, the proof b of what is not seen. How happy is the man who does not follow the advice of the wicked. Below are common questions and answers relating to the current edition of the niv. I decided to go with the hcsb because it is more literalaccurate than the niv 1984 2011 while maintaining a high degree of readability. Apr 27, 2016 the hcsb study bible, in my opinion is best study bible available.
Near emmaus which has a listing of niv related posts. These notes and resources have been collected from the sermons, teachings, and writings of dr. A revised english edition titled todays new international version tniv released a new testament in march 2002, with the. If youre in the niv camp and dont like the 2011 revised niv, you might find something to like in the hcsb, if you dont like the reigning bible translation champion kjvnkjv. Apr 17, 2012 however, beginning in the summer of 2012, i will change to the holman christian standard bible hcsb. I thought the general consensus of the evangelical world is that the gender inclusive language of the niv 2011 makes it not only an inaccurate translation, but a. A team of more than 100 scholars from 17 denominations pursued two ideals with every translation decision. Pdf printer, englishspanish interpreter nietzsche in 90 minutes pdf professional, image to pdf. Based on my own hunting through the wordsearch text, i wrote a post hcsb 2009. I decided to go with the hcsb because it is more literalaccurate than the niv 19842011 while maintaining a high degree of readability. Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked. Im currently using the csb and hcsb, and this csb study bible on a weekly basis for sunday school and bible studies.
The hcsb appears to surpass the niv and most definitely the new 2011 niv the southern baptists rejected for those looking for a modernlanguage translation. The new testament was published in 1999, followed by the full bible in march 2004. Jan 25, 2017 the website explains that the holman christian standard bible was updated with the goals of increased fidelity to the original hebrew, greek, and aramaic texts and increased clarity for todays readers. The new niv 2011 is now beginning to appear in stores. Specific changes mentioned are the noncapitalization of pronouns referring to god, the use of tongues rather than languages. In many cases, the niv 2011 unnecessarily removes maleoriented terminologyespecially the use of. Two months ago liberty university hosted a discussion on bible translation between three bible translators. The niv 2011 makes thousands of gender neutral changes. On the other hand, the hcsb consistently goes for warriors for this term. I thought the general consensus of the evangelical world is that the gender inclusive language of the niv 2011 makes it not only an inaccurate translation, but a translation that should not be recommended. Why does the niv bible omit or have missing verses. The reason is that i loved the csbs predecessor, the holman christian standard bible hcsb. I like the seinfeldlike so is jimmy a proponent of the niv 2011.
In 2011, the niv went through a major revision, and the 1984 edition will no longer be sold in stores. If for some reason the hcsb were to acquire the best points including genderaccurate language of the tniv and 2011 niv, the hcsb would be a nobrainer. The bible is the bestselling book in history, and the new international version niv bible is the bestselling version year after year. The holman christian standard bible hcsb is a trusted, original translation of gods word.
P lease read these new international version niv verses out loud, and decide which is the superior rendering. Kjv, asv, rsv, niv, njb, tniv, esv contain such a phrase. In the gospel of mark, eight times the niv fails to translate the uniquely favorite greek word of mark, euthus, translated immediately, but the hcsb is. The niv 2011 problems caused by its improper use of gender neutral language introduction we must choose a new english bible translation, as the one we have used for decades niv 1984 is no longer in print. Esv 2001, 2007, and 2011 technical support accordance. The christian standard bible csb, published in 2017, is a major revision and replacement of the holman christian standard bible hcsb, which was first published as a full bible in 2004 and revised in 2009. Genesis 11inthebeginninggodcreatedthe heavensandtheearth. Updating the new international version of the bible. The hcsb is also more precise and accurate than the niv. The new testament was published in 1999, followed by. I have always thought of the hcsb as basically the southern baptist bible. The niv 2011 does remove much of the tnivs wording which confused the roles of men and women in doctrinal proof passages.
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