Recently, I received a request from a reader to send more puzzles that use only the King James Version of the Bible. This is not the first time such a request has come in and in the past I tried very hard to accommodate that request – AND – WILL CONTINUE TO DO SO. However, I thought it might to interesting to publicly comment on that request. Here is my comment and a little more:

Thank you for your request for more KJV Bible scriptures. There are many, many puzzles that are made from the KJV. There are also many that are made from other translations, such as the NIV, CEV, NLT, AMP, NASB, RSV, TLB and so forth. And, there are many made from a combination of different translations.

Personally, I highly respect the KJV and have found it to be the most authoritative translation available.

However, that are times when the KJV just does not easily express the essential points in the scripture. So therefore, personally, I generally use up to 5 or 6 translations (at the same time) in my own study to get a real good understanding of what a scripture’s deeper meaning is. Generally I look for agreement between the multiple translations to feel confident I have the right (or at least the best) understanding available. I also use the Strongs’ Concordance to get the meanings of the original Greek and Hebrew words when necessary.

Here is an example of where the (King James Version) KJV is lacking and the New International Version (NIV) is more descriptive: Luke 10:19

KJV-Behold, I give unto you power … over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.

NIV-I have given you authority … to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you.

Notice that the KJV says “power” where the NIV say “authority.”

For more on the difference between power and authority please see my article on “In There Power in Prayer?” at this link: http://overcomelikejesus.com/articles/power-in-prayer/

Here is example where the KJV out-classes the NIV in Luke 9:55 when Jesus’ disciples wanted to harm a man because he did not give them lodging.

The KJV says: But he [Jesus] turned, and rebuked them, and said, “Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of.”

But the NIV only says: But Jesus turned and rebuked them.

In this instance the NIV not only omitted a crucial part of what Jesus said, but also because of that omission the essential meaning is potentially lost.

Again, I suggest we compare translations and use the original Hebrew and Greek words to get the best understanding. However, I do not knock anyone who exclusively uses any translation because in the final analysis we have to trust the Holy Spirit who is the author of the Bible, because it is He that will see to it that we get the right understanding for His purposes.

It is the Holy Spirit who will lead us to all truth (John 16:13).

Thanks for reading,

Akili

Additionally, I would like to add that those of you who would like to compare Bible Translations, but do not own multiple translations, here is alink to www.BibleGateway.com – where five versions are compared:

• Search by Keyword: BibleGateWay.com – Key Word Search (I used the example of searching for the “HolySpirit”)
• Search by Passage: BiblegateWay.com – Passage Search (I used the example of searching for 2 Tiomothy 3:16)

In the example above (on Luke 10:19) on the difference between “power” in KJV and “authority” in the NIV, please see this Bible Study website where the Strong’s Concordance is available with the Hebrew and Greek words (and their meanings) that were used in the original manuscripts. Bible Study Tools. (Just click where it says “Strongs Numbers” to see the lnks for the original words and their meanings – then type in the scripture you want to see and click “Search”.)

Please let me know if this is helpful for you.

Thanks,

Akili

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Puzzle words come from underlined words in the scriptures. Once you find all of the words – list the remaining letters – to find the hidden message in the puzzle.

Click Here to Print this Bible Word Search Puzzle (full size 8.5″ x 11″): Adobe Reader required.

Puzzle words come from underlined words in the scriptures. Once you find all of the words – list the remaining letters – to find the hidden message in the puzzle.

Click Here to Print this Bible Word Search Puzzle (full size 8.5″ x 11″): Adobe Reader required.

Puzzle words come from underlined words in the scriptures. Once you find all of the words – list the remaining letters – to find the hidden message in the puzzle.

In 2010 the Lord intends to do great things in and through each of us. In fact, that is true with every year. Jesus said:

Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father. John 14:12 KJV

So in 2010 we wish everyone well and we pray that you will flourish and prosper in the Lord!

Search the Bible – Strong’s Concordance On-line

We have not started publishing puzzles in 2010 yet, but will begin again soon. In the meantime, I wanted to share with you a Bible searching resource that anyone can use on-line.

Have you ever wondered how some preachers and teachers seem to know so much of the original vocabulary of the Bible. That is, the meaning of the original Hebrew and Greek words that the original writers used and their meanings.

There is a simple put powerful tool that is available to anyone – FREE.

It is called the Strong’s Concordance. It gives and explains the meaning of every word in the Bible – in the original language. This giant book was compiled by Dr. James Strong (and 100 of his colleagues). It took them over 35 years and was completed in 1890.

I use this tool almost every day. I am fascinated by it and it has become invaluable in helping me find scriptures for my own devotions, for my teachings and especially when I make the puzzles for the Bible Word Search books.

I strongly recommend this tool for everyone – and it is now free and online at this website: King James Bible with Strong’s Concordance. This link is also listed to the right under the “SEARCH THE BIBLE” resources.

Of course there are other websites with the concordance on it and we will share some of them with you in later posts. Please try using this website and we will give more information on how to use and the importance of a concordance in future posts.

Again, we want to wish you a Happy and HOLY New Year!

Akili and Daisy Kumasi
GIL Publications

Click Here to Print this Bible Word Search Puzzle (full size 8.5″ x 11″): Adobe Reader required.

Puzzle words come from underlined words in the scriptures. Once you find all of the words – list the remaining letters – to find the hidden message in the puzzle.

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Puzzle words come from underlined words in the scriptures. Once you find all of the words – list the remaining letters – to find the hidden message in the puzzle.

Of course there were many more men in the Bible than the 30 listed here from the Old testament. In Bible Word Search, Vol. III: Fathers in the Bible a number of men who were fathers BWS-III Fathers.

HOWEVER, Dr. Herbert Lockyer’s books, ALL THE MEN OF THE BIBLE and ALL THE KINGS AND QUEENS OF THE BIBLE, are much more authoritative sources. We strongly recommend these books for any serious study of men in the Bible. All the Men of the Bible — All the Kings and Queens of the Bible

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Puzzle words come from underlined words in the scriptures. Once you find all of the words – list the remaining letters – to find the hidden message in the puzzle.

Of course there were many more women in the Bible than the 30 listed here. In Bible Word Search, Vol. II Women in the Bible we list 80 women BWS-II Women and in another book, 101 Women in the Bible 101 Women we list 101 women.

HOWEVER, in Dr. Herbert Lockyer’s book, ALL THE WOMEN OF THE BIBLE, he lists almost 400 women (good and bad). All the Women of the Bible (Lockyer)

Dr. Lockyer gave credit to Edith Deen and her book of the same name, ALL THE WOMEN OF THE BIBLE, for giving him direction in his study. All of the Women of the Bible (Deen)

We strongly recommend these two books for any serious study of women in the Bible.

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Puzzle words come from underlined words in the scriptures. Once you find all of the words – list the remaining letters – to find the hidden message in the puzzle.

Click Here to Print this Bible Word Search Puzzle (full size 8.5″ x 11″): Adobe Reader required.

Puzzle words come from underlined words in the scriptures. Once you find all of the words – list the remaining letters – to find the hidden message in the puzzle.

Click Here to Print this Bible Word Search Puzzle (full size 8.5″ x 11″): Adobe Reader required.

Puzzle words come from underlined words in the scriptures. Once you find all of the words – list the remaining letters – to find the hidden message in the puzzle.

Click Here to Print this Bible Word Search Puzzle (full size 8.5″ x 11″): Adobe Reader required.

Puzzle words come from underlined words in the scriptures. Once you find all of the words – list the remaining letters – to find the hidden message in the puzzle.

Click Here to Print this Bible Word Search Puzzle (full size 8.5″ x 11″): Adobe Reader required.

Puzzle words come from underlined words in the scriptures. Once you find all of the words – list the remaining letters – to find the hidden message in the puzzle.