I'll speak for myself and say no. The Holy Bible wasn't written in English, so the KJV is just an English translation. The KJV translators stated in the introduction that they used numerous older translations AND that the KJV is not inspired by God. They basically said that they did the best they could but knew there were errors in the KJV. The original 1611 version of the KJV had alternate readings in the margins. There were multiple versions of the KJV, and I'm using the 1769 version of the KJV.
I like the KJV because I grew up with it, but I also use the ancient languages, ESV, NASB, and others. I think that the ESV and the NASB are both better word for word translations of the Holy Bible. I will no longer debate this topic because it ends up in bashing good translations of the Holy Bible, including the KJV.
Hi and I agree with you , that only the originals are inspired , and many get up set if you used OR change any wor !!
In 1 Tim 1:4 the KJV uses the English words " godly edifying " BUT the Greek word translated " godly edifying " is the Greek word OIKONOMIA which means dispensation ! and they also words that bare in ITALICS are added words in English !!
I like you grew up with the KJV and I prefer it !!
If you could see what they called me , an SCAMER , MISTIC , BIBLE CORRECTER and other words , all other sites would BAN THEM , O WELL !!
dan p
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