Best Bible Translation to Memorize or Study? (ft Tim Wildsmith)

Have you ever thought critically about WHY you use a particular Bible translation? Today, we talk with pastor and writer Tim Wildsmith about the history and evolution of English Bible translations, comparing word-for-word and thought-for-thought approaches. Grab Tim's new book here: https://timwildsmith.com/bt4e

Tim offers practical advice on choosing the right translation for reading, studying, and memorization. He also shares insights from his upcoming book, Bible Translations for Everyone, and discusses the detailed process behind creating new translations.

Tune in to learn why so many versions exist and how to select the best one for your needs.

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  ✅ Tim's new book: https://timwildsmith.com/bt4e
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Video Timestamps
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0:00​ - Introduction to Tim Wildsmith
0:50 - Why so many Bible translations?
2:55 - Understanding a Translation Philosophy
6:33 - Origins of the NIV version
7:30 - Word count of Bible
8:13 - Hebrew language & Bible
10:00 - How bible translations works
14:33 - What translations should I memorize
19:09 - Uniqueness of KJV
21:09 - Book: Bible Translations for Everyone
22:45 - Closing remarks
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Tim Wildsmith is a pastor and writer who specializes in reviewing Bibles and Bible translations. In this video, he explains the history behind a lot of our English translations and how we can take this knowledge to choose the best Bible to study and memorize.

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