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The Language of the King James Bible

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This book is intended to demonstrate the superiority of the King James Version of the Holy Bible over other versions available today. This is not a scholarly production, but it is very interesting to read.

In this book, Riplinger reminds the reader of the nuances of the English language. I was surprised to discover how much English grammar is not taught today. For instance, Riplinger points out that there are specific differences between the words "shall" and "will", and between "thou", "thee", "ye", and "you".

The part of the book that does deal with the language of the King James Bible is very interesting, and demonstrates the superiority of that translation.

However, a portion of the book reverts to tactics used in Riplinger's _New Age Bible Versions_, including ad hominem argumentation, and other weaker methods of proving a point.

In summary, reading this book should prove to be an educational experience for many. It certainly demonstrates that much of the English language is not taught to man today (which I suppose is partly due to our own complacency with the language).

Well-documented study of the KJV, gives me much greater respect for the King James Version.

This is a great book!There are so many overlooked ways to gleen truth from our Bibles and keys to better understanding.Gail has set forth the keys, not to teach us HER truth, but to point us to our Bibles and GODS truth. I would highly recommend it.

A most incredible look at the built in tools in the King James Bible (and only the KJ) left by God for its understanding. Though word usage has changed, word meaning has not. The word definitions of the King James are "fixed" or set as is promised in Psalms 119:89. Truely a scholarly work by the best kind of scholar, a Bible believer. Thanks Gail, we are in your debt. John Pearson

I recommend all of her books. They are wonderful tools of knowledge to defend God's Perfect Word (KJV) for english speaking people, against those who don't believe in an inerrant Word of God. Eye opening info. Trust God's Word not modern bible correctors who think they know more than God. Ever lied, stolen, or lusted (including sex out of marriage and homosexuallity)? Stop sinning Call on the Lord Jesus surrendering your whole life to Him to go to heaven and escape hell fire. Jesus died and rose for us receive the love of God by repenting (stop sinning) and turning to Jesus. God bless.

This is a book about the benefits of the "King James" transalation of the Bible. It simply shows areas that the true follower of Christ can not pass off as mere translator perogative when comparing the differences between translations. It does a fine job proving the adage that " The Heavens balance on the razor's edge of Truth". Truth is a razors edge. The spewing forth of more and more barbaric translations are catering to our "dumbed down" society not truth, are blunting that edge, are compromising the uncompromising Word of God.

i threw away
'modern'
'idiot'
'scholar'
undigestible
languaged bibles
of today and
Gail A Riplinger
opened my eye
to mastery of
King James Bible
translators

not only
to the way
1611 was created
but also
including
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pieces
from classical
biblical illustrations
that made
a child in me
satisfied in delight

Another excellent book by Gail Riplinger. The Author shows the simplicity of the true scriptures and explains how for centuries faithful readers of the KJV Bible have known about and used the KJV's built-in dictionary which remains hidden to un-believers. John Wycliffe believed, "[T]he Lord teaches his own logic and grammar which remains hidden to unbelievers." Riplinger's works have proven to be invaluable tools for those seeking to expand their knowledge and understanding of the issues. Gail has written another book, "In Awe Of Thy Word" (similar to "The Language of the King James Bible") which is the first and only documented history of the words of the Holy Bible. After reading these two books I can assure you that not only is Gail Riplinger fully qualified in the field of bible research and linguistics, she is also a true and sincere fellowservant of our Lord Jesus Christ.

I thank God for faithful Christians like Gail! & I highly recommend her books!

Here again (see my review of her "New Age Bible Versions") Gail Riplinger tries to show the superiority of the KJV to modern versions -- this time by claiming it is clearer and easier to read than the modern versions! The back cover makes her sound qualified for this writing task, but let's be honest -- she is no linguist, and her scholarship in the bilblical languages has not improved one whit since NABV. Let's examine her main points (from the back cover):

"*The KJV has a hidden built-in dictionary, which defines each word as it is introduced."
My question is, if the dictionary is hidden, what good was it until Riplinger "enlightened" us at to how to use it? (Reminds one of Mary Baker Eddy's "Key to the Scriptures".) I would like her to show examples of people actually using this "hidden dictionary" before she wrote her book.

"*The KJV uses powerful sound sybolism (phonaesthesia) to communicate meaning."
I laughed out loud when I read this section. The claim is that certain sounds carry certain connotations. For example, a beginning "d" sound is supposed to have a negative connotation -- as in "dagger," "damnable" and "dead". (She gives a whole list of examples on page 67.) However, a cursory check of a KJV Concordance shows this to be inconsistent -- for example, "darling," "delicate" and "delight".

"*The KJV's vocabulary is precise and internationally recognizable."
The King James version is a very percise version, but often the modern versions are even more so. As Riplinger points out on page 68, the modern versions refer to believers as "slaves" of Christ, rather than "servants". However, what she apparently is unware of (a glaring example of her lack of scholarship) is that the Greek word (in the TR) is "doulos", which means, unequivocally, a "slave". As for being "international", it must be said that the modern versions we are familiar with in the US were made for an American audiance. For example, the British NIV has different spellings, etc. (It is also interesting that some of the examples she gives for "British" or International English are extremely localized -- exactly opposite of the point she is trying to make! See page 62.)

In short, Riplinger's book is mostly fabricated from her imagination, and deserves to be labeled "fiction".

A hidden "dictonary" in the Scriptures -- but only in the KJV?

The KJV is the easiest to read?

The KJV is the most accurate translation?

If you answered "no" to each of these questions, you would be correct. Now, for the final question:

Gail Riplinger -- a real linguist/theologian/Scripture scholar?

Absolutely NOT!

If it weren't for the fact that people actually BUY this stuff, this would be quite funny. As it is, it is quite sad.