Is the New World Translation a valid version of the Bible?

[Jack]

"The New World Translation is unique in one thing – it is the first intentional, systematic effort at producing a complete version of the Bible that is edited and revised for the specific purpose of agreeing with a group’s doctrine. The Jehovah’s Witnesses and the Watchtower Society realized that their beliefs contradicted Scripture. So, rather than conforming their beliefs to Scripture, they altered Scripture to agree with their beliefs. The “New World Bible Translation Committee” went through the Bible and changed any Scripture that did not agree with Jehovah’s Witness theology"

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Is the New World Translation a valid version of the Bible? Did the Jehovah’s Witnessess intentionally alter the Bible to create the New World Translation?

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IOW, JW's twist the Hell out of nearly every verse in the Bible to change the meaning.

 

[Azim]

It surely messed my understanding of Jesus for over almost 30 years. My parents had a JW friend, who would come afterschool and give me bible lessons, using their translation. At the age of 12, my mom started attending a brethren church, but the confusion lingered on until the age of 35. Blessed by Jesus, he talks to his sheep, and I did come to understand who he was finally.

 

[Jack]

It surely messed my understanding of Jesus for over almost 30 years. My parents had a JW friend, who would come afterschool and give me bible lessons, using their translation. At the age of 12, my mom started attending a brethren church, but the confusion lingered on until the age of 35. Blessed by Jesus, he talks to his sheep, and I did come to understand who he was finally.

When children are brainwashed it can be very difficult to recover.

 

[Azim]

When children are brainwashed it can be very difficult to recover.

We should never listen to man. Only God. That is what He taught me.

 

[Jack]

We should never listen to man. Only God. That is what He taught me.

I'll take the Bible over any man's opinions! It is proven!

 

[MonoBiblical]

@Jack Proven accurate in translation? Certainly, I take the bible, but it has never been proven that it is accurately rendered from Hebrew and Greek.

 

[MonoBiblical]

When children are brainwashed it can be very difficult to recover.

I probably should have responded here first.

Many people think all that JWs have is their brainwashing. They rudeness, and lack of education on their side. They have preaching which does not fix the world, and the creationist literature of the JWs is among the worst. Nor does interfering with families and remaining poor and undereducated fix the world.

Congratulations if you escape.

 

[pandaflower]

"The New World Translation is unique in one thing – it is the first intentional, systematic effort at producing a complete version of the Bible that is edited and revised for the specific purpose of agreeing with a group’s doctrine. The Jehovah’s Witnesses and the Watchtower Society realized that their beliefs contradicted Scripture. So, rather than conforming their beliefs to Scripture, they altered Scripture to agree with their beliefs. The “New World Bible Translation Committee” went through the Bible and changed any Scripture that did not agree with Jehovah’s Witness theology"

Is the New World Translation a valid version of the Bible? | GotQuestions.org

Is the New World Translation a valid version of the Bible? Did the Jehovah’s Witnessess intentionally alter the Bible to create the New World Translation?

www.gotquestions.org

IOW, JW's twist the Hell out of nearly every verse in the Bible to change the meaning.

It's the only version that's been corrupted to the specifications of the board members of Watchtower. That's hubris.

There's a JW that comes to my work now and then. Subtle injections of JW ideology each visit. Tracts the first time. The Watchtower, Why War, issue this one.

 

[Jack]

@Jack Proven accurate in translation? Certainly, I take the bible, but it has never been proven that it is accurately rendered from Hebrew and Greek.

The proof is right under your nose!

 

[pandaflower]

@Jack Proven accurate in translation? Certainly, I take the bible, but it has never been proven that it is accurately rendered from Hebrew and Greek.

What does that mean?

Does a “Most-Accurate” Bible Translation Exist?

It's hard to know which Bible translation to use. Each version strives to be reliable. Learn how scholars compare them for a deeper understanding of the biblical story.

bibleproject.com

 

[MonoBiblical]

The proof is right under your nose!

You are correct. The proof is that average Greek textbook doesn't know all.

 

[MonoBiblical]

What does that mean?

Does a “Most-Accurate” Bible Translation Exist?

It's hard to know which Bible translation to use. Each version strives to be reliable. Learn how scholars compare them for a deeper understanding of the biblical story.

bibleproject.com

I have found the original languages as the only reliable source.

 

[Jack]

You are correct. The proof is that average Greek textbook doesn't know all.

Nothing to do with what I said!

 

[pandaflower]

I have found the original languages as the only reliable source.

Have you seen what are the "sources" for what is out New Testament today?

 

[Jack]

I have found the original languages as the only reliable source.

You're a Greek and Hebrew expert?

 

[SavedInHim]

Is the New World Translation a valid version of the Bible?

No.

 

[MonoBiblical]

Have you seen what are the "sources" for what is out New Testament today?

I have some Greek texts in both text and digital format.

 

[MonoBiblical]

No.

As far as it being crap, that is not the right answer. You can get theological dogma from it that are contrarian to JW belief.

 

[MonoBiblical]

You're a Greek and Hebrew expert?

Enough to write a paper on semantics and grammar, but without credentials.

 

[TrevorHL]

Greetings MonoBiblical,

Enough to write a paper on semantics and grammar, but without credentials.

What is your opinion of the NWT of Genesis 3:1?
Genesis 3:1 (NWT): Now the serpent was the most cautious of all the wild animals of the field that Jehovah God had made.

Nearly all or possibly all other translations give "subtil" (KJV) or "crafty" (many modern translations) while the NWT has "cautious" which is nearly altogether different and has a different range of meaning.

Kind regards
Trevor