Aramaic Text vs KJV Text
Did you know there are over 450 translations of the Bible in the English language alone?
Question: WHICH IS THE CORRECT VERSION.??
Answer: There is NO Correct Version. All the versions are different from the Original (which is Aramaic/Hebrew).
(Note: For those interested to read further, I wrote a post on the "Timeline of Written Translation History" here:
WHY SO MANY VERSIONS.?
Because:
a. They have language translation errors and mistakes. This happens when it is translated from 1 language to another language.
b. They have bias translation errors. That means they purposely translate it in such a way to favour their own denomination or community, and to discredit others.
c. Translation errors occur when the translators cannot decide to translate "word for word" or "thought for thought". As a result, there is a mixture of both. Others from other cultures or learning began to interpret the bible words wrongly leading to theological errors.
d. They are translated by a "one-man-show". That means it is the work of ONLY 1 person. It has not been tested by other bible scholars or bible peers. This results in an unscholarly or unprofessional translation, creating more mistakes. E.g.s are "The Message" a paraphrase by Eugene Peterson and "The Passion Translation" by Brian Simmons.
MAJORITY VIEW THE KING JAMES VERSION (KJV) AS MORE CORRECT.
In the christian culture that I was involved, the majority viewed the KJV as the "never incorrect version" or the "authentic version" or the "sanctified version".
Actually, if you just trace the Timeline of bible translations of just the KJVs ALONE, you will find that the translators are trying to cover up their mistakes, with newer and newer editions. Their mistakes and embarrassment are made more pronounced with new archaeological discoveries of old written texts written thousands of years ago.
If you do use Google, you will also find that there have been hundred of articles written and viewed in social media like Youtube, about the hundreds if not thousands of errors in the KJV. They were highlighted according to their own understanding.
COMPARING SOME OF THE DIFFERENCES
Here below I will attempt to compare some (just some, because there are so so many) of the bible texts found in the Aramaic text and those in the KJV text.
It is my attempt to compare the text with the original Aramaic. It is useless to compare translation with translation, that will lead to quarrelsome arguments about who or which is more correct. I will just show you the original and you decide, whether your KJV or other translations have errors or not.
Job 12:6
(KJV) The tabernacles of robbers PROSPER, and they that provoke God are secure; into whose hand God bringeth abundantly.
(Aramaic) The tents of robbers SHALL PERISH, and the assurance of those who incite God because there is no God in their hearts.
Job 31:10
(KJV) Then let my wife grind unto another, and let others bow down upon her.
(Aramaic) Then let my wife grind (meal) for others and let her BAKE BREAD AT ANOTHER MAN'S PLACE.
Psalm 7:11
(KJV) God judgeth the righteous, and God is ANGRY WITH THE WICKED EVERY DAY.
(Aramaic) God is a just judge and He is NOT ANGRY EVERY DAY.
Psalm 23:2
(KJV) He maketh me to lie down in GREEN PASTURES; he leadeth me beside the STILL WATERS.
(Aramaic) And He makes me to dwell in PASTURES OF STRENGTH. He guides me by REFRESHING WATERS.
Psalm 23:6
(KJV) Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord FOREVER.
(Aramaic) Your loving kindness and compassion have pursued me all the days of my life; and I shall live in the house of the Lord for the LENGTH OF DAYS.
Psalm 46:10
(KJV) BE STILL and know that I am God!
(Aramaic) RETURN TO ME and know that I am God!
Isaiah 43:28
(KJV) Therefore I have PROFANED THE PRINCES OF THE SANCTUARY, and have given Jacob to the curse and Israel to reproaches. [meaning God Himself had defiled the princes]
(Aramaic) YOU PRINCES HAVE DEFILED THE HOLY PLACE (the sanctuary); therefore I have give Jacob to the curse and Israel to shame.
Jeremiah 4:10
(KJV) Then said I, ah Lord God; surely THOU HAST GREATLY DECEIVED this people and Jerusalem, saying, Ye shall have peace; whereas the sword reacheth unto the soul.
(Aramaic) Then I said, I implore you, O Lord God, truly I HAVE DECEIVED [meaning Jeremiah had deceived] this people and Jerusalem exceedingly because I have said, You will have peace, and behold, the slain sword reaches as far as the soul.
Matthew 5:3
(KJV) BLESSED ARE THE POOR IN SPIRIT; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
(Aramaic) DELIGHTED ARE THOSE WHO SURRENDER TO GOD, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 6:34
(KJV) TAKE THEREFORE NO THOUGHT for the morrow; for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the eveil thereof.
(Aramaic) Now DO NOT WORRY about tomorrow, because tomorrow will take care of itself. Enough for the day is its own trouble.
John 1:14
(KJV) And the Word WAS MADE FLESH, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only BEGOTTEN son of the Father) full of grace and TRUTH.
(Aramaic) And the Word TOOK HUMAN FORM and dwelt (tented) among us; and we say his preciousness (glory), a preciousness like that of an only BELOVED son of the Father, who is filled with loving kindness and JUSTICE.
2 Timothy 3:16
(KJV) All scripture is GIVEN BY INSPIRATION OF GOD, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.
(Aramaic) All scripture that is WRITTEN BY THE SPIRIT is useful for teaching, correction, right action, and for instruction in justice (piety).
2 Peter 1:21
(KJV) For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man but holy men of God spoke as they were MOVED by the Holy Ghost.
(Aramaic) For prophecy at no time ever came by the will of man, but hold men of God spoke when they were IMPELLED by the Holy Spirit.
1 Corinthians 7:18
(KJV) Is any man called being circumcised? Let him not BECOME UNCIRCUMCISED.
(Aramaic) If any man were circumcised when he was called, let him not TURNED TO THE PARTY OF THE UNCIRCUMCISED.
And so on, and so on.
There are thousands of different translations in comparing the KJV and the original Aramaic.
For those interested, there is a book by George M. Lamsa, called "The Holy Bible from the Ancient Eastern Text", and he translated the ancient Aramaic manuscripts to English, beginning with Genesis till Revelation. He said that there are approximately 10,000 to 12,000 vital and major differences between the KJV and the Aramaic text.
