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The Open Bible Completely Revised And Now Featuring 4,500 New Study Notes

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I was reading the reviews of this Bible and found two which troubled me. You see, I believe that this is an excellent study Bible, I own one and am contemplating the purchase of another. The study aids and references are easily found and easy to read. It increased my understanding of God's word quite a lot. In fact my 12 year old sister likes this Bible because she understands the language better than in a KJV, however the changing of a few words seems to offend some of the readers of this Bible. In later reviews they refer to the changing of the word black in Song of Solomon 1:5 to dark. This is a perfectly acceptable translation of the word when one considers the translation from Hebrew to english can be dusky which is dark while not necessarily black. And in the second complaint from Song of Solomon 5:11 which is about being bushy headed. The original Hebrew word is translated as vibrating and pendulous meaning wavy and long. I see no problem with either translation. Please check your references before you slam an excellent and helpful translation of God's word. (I checked mine in the Strong's Concordance. It translates from the original Hebrew and Greek which our Bible was written in.)

New King James Version (NKJV): This version, like the NASB, contains richer language. One advantage of the NKJV is the use of textual notes that compare the variations between the source manuscripts. I have not seen such extensive notes in other "regular" versions of the Bible. (Some specific "study" Bibles have extensive notes; but, for some readers, those notes are so extensive as to be distracting.) Another advantage of the NKJV is that its language seems to have been polished with the liturgical reader in mind. Much of it seems to roll off the tongue, especially in the Psalms. For that reason, the NKJV has been adopted as the "official" English translation by the Orthodox Church in America (OCA). They are the "missionaries to America" in terms of Orthodox Christianity; and, were pioneers in reaching outside of the traditional ethnic enclaves. When the OCA decided to prepare its own "study Bible", it employed the NKJV, rather than come up with its own translation. For this reason, I recommend the NKJV to members of Orthodox home-prayer groups. (Of course, it is equally useful for members of other denominations.)

I have found this Bible study the most exelerating and refreshing
enrichment since I have been studying the Bible. Everything you want to know is there! and more. I normally buy a discouse by a historian scholar but this kept my interest. This Bible is for The advanced Bible Student ready for more of the same.

This review is based on many years of study including The Thompson's Chain Bible, F. F. Bruce's Commentaries, Merrill Tenney Books, John Montgomery's Books, Also Charles Spurgeon's Commentaries, C.S. Lewis's books and Josh McDowell's Evidense Books and new one A Ready Defense. These are just a few of the main Studies I have researched.

I have found this Bible study the most exelerating and refreshing
enrichment since I have been studying the Bible. Everything you want to know is there! and more. I normally buy a discouse by a historian scholar but this kept my interest.

The NKJV Open Bible is the best study Bible available. The cross references at the end of each verse along with translation notes alone make it easier to use than the Nelson study Bible, Nelson Publishing has replaced it with.

We love this study Bible. Unfortunately it is out of print and hard to find. If you like to study the Scriptures and can find a copy that is reasonably priced, I highly recommend this one!

In my opinion this is the finest Bible version available, and the New King James translation is my favorite.

The many illustrations & study aids incorporated into this version make research & Bible study a new experience.

READ THE LORDS WORD THROUGH THIS BIBLE. THIS IS THE BEST BIBLE THERE IS OUT THERE. GET THIS ONE IF YOU HAVE THE CHANCE AND MONEY.

Loved the NKJV, was given as a gift, extrememly user friendly, only problem, would love to have an "open bible/NIV", so use to reading NIV., searched the web, and all christian bookstores, is there one of these bibles in NIV., out there? Can you be an answer to prayer?