The King James Bible Word Book [Hardcover]

Ronald Bridges (Author), Luther Weigle (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 3, 1994

English has changed dramatically since the introduction of the King James Bible. The original words often fail to make sense but the beauty of the poetic style reaffirms your love for the King James Bible. This Book will help you make sense of the often archaic language. A delightful and authoritative guide, this source book illuminates the 1611 text for the 1990's readers. Fascinating, brief articles explain over 800 terms of the KJV that have either fallen into disuse or have taken on a dramatically different meaning. Includes a comprehensive index of over 2600 entries.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 432 pages
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publishers (August 3, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0785280936
• ISBN-13: 978-0785280934
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,549,210 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars I agree about this book being prejudiced!, August 15, 2000

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Sheila Schoonmaker (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The King James Bible Word Book (Hardcover)

So much caution needs to be exercised if this book is used as a resource, because of the subtle distortions of truth. After studying the issue of different bible versions for many years, I am now understanding how important it is to meditate upon the precise words God would have His children to remember. If this dictionary is not studied with discernment, it will have the effect of causing a person to have doubts about the integrity of the King James Bible. To give a balanced viewpoint of understanding the language used in the King James Version, I HIGHLY recommend a better dictionary with MANY more "archaic" words in it. It is written by Laurence M. Vance and is titled, "Archaic Words and the King James Bible." However, don't get duped into assuming everything he writes is trustworthy. "The Other Side of Calvinism," by Vance is extensively written but unfortunately a great example of what "itching ears" seeking self-gratification of the senses desires.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Covers a number of words, but the definitions prejudiced, January 8, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The King James Bible Word Book (Hardcover)

This book covers many KJV words which are currently used but their meanings are changed. I wanted to know KJV in the positive way through this book. But, when I began to read this book, this book disappointed me. Because, the cover of this book said this book would give you clear understanding on the KJV, but through the contents of the book the author praised RSV or ASV. I think RSV is also a good translation, but, if the author prefers RSV to KJV, he must be sincere to choose the title of the book.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not suitable for KJV or AV beginner, November 30, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The King James Bible Word Book (Hardcover)

If you are new to the King James Version ( or Authorized Version ) Bible, I will recommend another book to go first

"Archaic Words and the Authorized Version" by Laurence M. Vance ISBN 0-9628898-4-9

Beside the archaic word, "Archaic Words and the Authorized Version" provide a lot of useful information in its appendixes section. Example, in its Appendix 13 and 14 explain the basic of KJV English Grammar like thou,thee, thy ... and the suffix -est, -eth in the KJV in term of their grammatical relationships. This is important for the KJV beginner to know how thou, thee, -est etc are used in KJV before they can go in deeper.

Whereas "The King James Book word book" just give the meaning of the archaic word only. It assume you understand the English Grammar found in King James Version Bible.

It is interesting to found out that some words mention in "Archaic Words and the Authorized Version" can't be found in "The King James Bible Word Book" and vice versa. Look like it will be better too have both of them.

I brought "The King James Bible Word Book" but it don't help me much in understand the basic of KJV . After I bought the "Archaic Words and the Authorized Version", I understand KJV English Grammar better and now I can move on to understand KJV much better. Now, both of them are useful to me.

TK Tay from Malaysia