Bible translations

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  • July 15, 2009 at 12:48 pm
    nerakr
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    I’m currently using the NKJV for Bible time with my five-year-old, but I’m wondering if it’s over his head. What translation would you recommend?

    Thanks,

    Karen

    July 15, 2009 at 2:17 pm
    Mamasong
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    Karen,

    I would recommend the New International Readers Version (NIrV) which is an excellently simplified version of the NIV written for around a fourth grade reading level.  Our family has really enjoyed reading it together and our kids seem much more able to understand things that needed a lot of explanation before. 

    Rachel Smile

    July 15, 2009 at 3:17 pm
    missingtheshire
    Member

    We used the NIV as well when the children were younger, now they are 17 they enjoy reading the King James version because of the beautiful way it was written – they would never have understood it as well though if they had not started with something different.  We have a few different translations in the house, and they enjoy comparing them now as well – but I agree with Rachel, start with NIrV or NIV and see how it goes.  Linda

    July 15, 2009 at 3:21 pm
    Doug Smith
    Keymaster

    I highly recommend the English Standard Version (ESV). It’s a very accurate modern translation from the original languages, yet balances readability very well. I would suggest looking up some familiar passages in their online ESV Bible and see how you like it.

    When you read it online you also have the option to listen to an audio version of the passage you are viewing. That’s a great way to learn how to say difficult names or words.

    July 15, 2009 at 6:21 pm
    the9clarks
    Participant

    Ditto ESV. Smile

    July 15, 2009 at 6:59 pm
    Mamasong
    Member

    Karen, you can also go to http://www.biblegateway.com and look through different English translations to get a feel for their readability, it’s a great resource! 

    Rachel

    July 15, 2009 at 9:57 pm
    caroline4kids
    Member

    I can throw in what  do with my four year old. 🙂 We are using The Children’s Story Bible book by Anne de Graaf along with the KJV bible. I wanted my kids to be used to KJV so I came up with a way to use it that works for us.  The Story Bible has tiny sections and has the Scripture references (which also are very short).  I read the KJV portion first and ask for a narration from my older kids, then I read the small bit from the story bible and have my daughter tell back anything she remembers. That way my olders are challenged and the baby of the family gets a dose she understands.

     

    July 16, 2009 at 12:15 pm
    baileymom
    Member

    We read out of the NIV in the evenings, and then in the morning, review the same reading with Vos’ Story Bible.  We’re going through the new testament right now by stories, using Victor’s Journey as a guide.

    I should add that my oldest DD-7th, is doing her quiet time with NKJV right now.

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