Interlinear KJV Parallel New Testament in Greek and English [Hardcover]

George R. Berry (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 2, 1993

First published in 1897, this time-tested study tool allows you to directly relate the Greek word or words behind the King James Version to the English text, and allows easier reading of the Greek New Testament. You'll obtain a better understanding of the Bible as a result. Unlike most interlinears, The Interlinear KJV Parallel New Testament in Greek and English is based on the Stephens 1550 Greek text (better known as the Textus Receptus). This gives you instant access to the original Greek text from which the King James Version was derived. To make your studies easier and deeper, The Interlinear KJV Parallel New Testament in Greek and English also provides: - A Greek English lexicon to unlock the meanings of words - A section of Greek synonyms to help clarify the relationships or words

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From the Back Cover

First published in 1897, this time-tested study tool allows you to directly relate the Greek word or words behind the King James Version to the English text, and allows easier reading of the Greek New Testament. You'll obtain a better understanding of the Bible as a result. Unlike most interlinears, The Interlinear KJV Parallel New Testament in Greek and English is based on the Stephens 1550 Greek text (better known as the Textus Receptus). This gives you instant access to the original Greek text from which the King James Version was derived. To make your studies easier and deeper, The Interlinear KJV Parallel New Testament in Greek and English also provides: - A Greek English lexicon to unlock the meanings of words - A section of Greek synonyms to help clarify the relationships or words

About the Author

George Ricker Berry (1865-1945) taught semitics at both the University of Chicago and Colgate University. He provided the translation and notes for the Interlinear Hebrew-English Old Testament and the Interlinear Greek-English New Testament.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Hardcover: 832 pages
• Publisher: Zondervan (May 2, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0310393809
• ISBN-13: 978-0310393801
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.5 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #645,053 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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36 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The source text is excellent - text structure is excellent., May 19, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Interlinear KJV Parallel New Testament in Greek and English (Hardcover)

The hard cover edition printing is deficient as variations in text darkness are readily noted on many pages. Some pages (e.g. pp. 652-653) bore large ink blotches which are undesirable. The content is from the best Greek source text and the interlinear structure (literal translation) with footnoted textual references is excellent. A superb Greek-English interlinear New Testament based on the oldest unadulterated Greek text - Textus Receptus (1550). A must for the serious student/exegetor of the Word of God. Used with a companion Greek New Testament, Bruce Metzger, 66,68, 1975, United Bible Society, it is very helpful. A FIVE STAR book except for the printing deficiency noted.

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of My Favorite Bible Study Tools, March 17, 2004

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Joseph J. Slevin (Carlsbad, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Interlinear KJV Parallel New Testament in Greek and English (Hardcover)

Berry's Interlinear is exemplary in it's offerings for Greek-English translation. Sometimes I read the interlinear instead of the KJV English because there may be a hint of meaning that the translaters may have overlooked.

Features about the book I like and use often:

1. The Greek letters, pronunciation and use in the front of the book.

2. The Interlinear Bible itself.

3. The Greek dictionary in the back that defines many of the words, derivations of the Greek word and other scriptures it is used in.

This is by far the best Bible Study tool to have near by when doing any type of study. Use it for subject studies, comparative studies (if you are looking at the NIV or other revisions), specific word studies (to understand the meaning and the context in Greek).

There are very few KJV study tools that are not influenced by the revised text. This one is completely free of that influence and if you are a traditionalist this is definately for you.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Classic Resource, September 19, 2005

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William P. Terjesen (Peekskill, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Interlinear KJV Parallel New Testament in Greek and English (Hardcover)

I have numerous editions of the Greek NT, but I have a warm spot in my heart for Berry's Interlinear. I've used a now worn copy of the paperback edition for about 10 years, and finally decided to get the hardcover edition for greater durability. I was pleasantly surprized to notice that in the hardcover edition the typeface is slightly larger throughout the volume. The printing in my copy is very good for a book printed from worn plates.

The Stephen's Textus Receptus text is quite readable, and Berry's Interlinear translation is solid and judicious; very little faddishness. Of course the KJV is in the margin. There is a nice dictionary in the back as well as a presentation of New Testament synonyms.

But isn't an interlinear cheating? Nah! When I'm not in my office, and don't have access to my BibleWorks software, and my library, It's nice to have a single book that enables me to read the Greek NT easily. I just train myself not to look at the interlinear unless I really have to, and guess what? I've increased the speed at which I can read Greek with real comprehension.

Finally, the Textus Receptus gives us an early edition of the sacred text of the holy Christian church not much different than the Byzantine/Majority Text. This is a great plus for me.