ESV vs NIV Bible: Which is Better?

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  • Опубликовано: 5 июл 2024
  • Which is the better translation for bible study: ESV or NIV? Let's take a look inside both bibles and compare! ******Grab your FREE Foundations of Faith Reading Plan here ➡️ faithbibleplan.com
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    0:00 Which Bible translation should you choose?
    0:39 Background on ESV translation
    1:55 Background on NIV translation
    3:05 Textual differences between ESV and NIV
    8:13 NIV Controversies
    9:22 Which translation is better?
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  • @wendycoop
    @wendycoop  6 месяцев назад

    Which translation of the Bible do you use? ******Grab your FREE Foundations of Faith Reading Plan here ➡ faithbibleplan.com

    • @terrycairl5479
      @terrycairl5479 7 дней назад

      As someone who favors the majority text, I spend most of my Bible reading time TR based bibles. KJV, NKJV, MEV, 1560 Geneva, 1537 Matthews, and Tyndale’s 1526 New Testament. The KJV translators said in their “translators to the readers section (missing from most KJV bibles today) to read a variety of translations to get a sense of what the scriptures are saying. That phrase stuck with me after I read it several years ago. I have just about all the major English translations and try to consult all of them as time allows.

  • @sierrabookishlife
    @sierrabookishlife 5 месяцев назад +4

    Very helpful info! Thank you.

    • @wendycoop
      @wendycoop  5 месяцев назад +1

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @InetSentinel
    @InetSentinel 3 месяца назад +1

    Well done Wendy! ❤

  • @MarthaAnderson-jv8ph
    @MarthaAnderson-jv8ph 15 дней назад +1

    I use ESV and have used NIV in the past. NASB is currently considered the most accurate. Thank you, Wendy. God bless 🙏😊

    • @wendycoop
      @wendycoop  15 дней назад

      You’re welcome! I have the NASB as well though I prefer the ESV for seminary.

  • @normalopez2856
    @normalopez2856 6 месяцев назад +2

    This is a great video. I never knew the difference.

    • @wendycoop
      @wendycoop  6 месяцев назад +2

      Glad it was helpful!

    • @normalopez2856
      @normalopez2856 5 месяцев назад +2

      Yes I have the NIV but ordering me the ESV instead

    • @wendycoop
      @wendycoop  5 месяцев назад +1

      @@normalopez2856 Enjoy both!

  • @robertharryjr
    @robertharryjr 2 месяца назад +2

    I have been reading the NIV since 1984. The change to the 2011 version has not hindered my love for the NIV. I read the 2011 NIV along with the NRSV. PERFECTION!

    • @wendycoop
      @wendycoop  2 месяца назад

      Awesome!

    • @terrellking4174
      @terrellking4174 Месяц назад +1

      ⁠praise the lord sister quick question what about the the missing verses in the esv the Bible says that we live on every word that proceeds from the mouth of God so shouldn’t we as Christian’s have bibles that have all of the King of glory words? Isn’t the Bible above our heads and it takes the spirit of God to reveal it ? Thank you sister

    • @wendycoop
      @wendycoop  Месяц назад

      @@terrellking4174 The reason some verses are "missing" is because the scholars didn't see enough evidence in the original text that they should be included. The "missing" verses are supposed to more accurately reflect the original text.

  • @warholcow
    @warholcow 23 дня назад +1

    Helpful video. I tend to have the ESV as my primary, but the NIV as my other translation, and then couple them with different translations when trying to figure out meaning, verse mapping, etc.. it’s helpful to have different translations for sure, so we’re pretty lucky as long as they all at least stay biblical. It’s funny when trying to memorize scripture though because there are times when I’ll prefer the way is worded in the NIV or ESV but then it’s like OK which translation did I use for this one again? Versus probably come out, sounding like a mixture between both at times.😂

    • @wendycoop
      @wendycoop  23 дня назад

      I hear you! The same thing happens to me when I'm memorizing scripture.

  • @carolegswizzle5377
    @carolegswizzle5377 5 месяцев назад +3

    This video was very helpful Wendy. I use the NIV on a regular basis. I find it much easier to read and understand. I do have a King James Bible and a ESV Psalter. I was told it’s good to have different versions of the Bible, but it can be overwhelming and confusing at times for me.

    • @wendycoop
      @wendycoop  5 месяцев назад +1

      I'm so glad this video was helpful! Yes, you should have different versions to compare if possible. I'm sorry it can be overwhelming for you at times. Which things get confusing and overwhelming?

    • @carolegswizzle5377
      @carolegswizzle5377 5 месяцев назад +2

      I’m new to Bible reading, studying and journaling. The overwhelming and confusion kicks in when others read from a different version of the Bible. It’s hard to follow them in a group or here on RUclips. I do try my best.

    • @carolegswizzle5377
      @carolegswizzle5377 5 месяцев назад +2

      Glad to see you feeling better❤️

    • @wendycoop
      @wendycoop  5 месяцев назад +1

      @@carolegswizzle5377 Thank you so much!

    • @wendycoop
      @wendycoop  5 месяцев назад +1

      @@carolegswizzle5377 I hear what you're saying. It will get better and easier!

  • @Phaphane06
    @Phaphane06 5 месяцев назад +2

    I love the ESV. My husband loves the NIV and uses it as his main Bible

  • @pattimoose1
    @pattimoose1 15 дней назад +1

    I bought myself a ESV study bible as I heard it was the best. I love it and it does have alot of features but I find some of the notes fall flat for me. One pastor mentioned it has a Calvinistic viewpoint. Is that a good thing or a bad thing? I don't think I'm Calvinistic

    • @wendycoop
      @wendycoop  15 дней назад

      I'm not a Calvinist either but I had not hear that it leaned in that direction. I love ESV study bibles and I think that a healthy balance of commentaries and bible dictionaries will help you. If you pick up the two-volume Bible Knowledge Commentary and/or a dictionary like the Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary, you'll have a solid start on understanding what's going on.
      Also, I usually recommend having more than one translation available to compare. So, if you can, pick up an NLT or NIV to help deepen your studies. I hope that helps!

  • @sierrabookishlife
    @sierrabookishlife 5 месяцев назад +2

    Would you say NLT and NIV are more similar??

    • @wendycoop
      @wendycoop  5 месяцев назад +2

      Great question! Based on research I would say that the NLT is more thought for thought than then NIV. I think it's still a solid translation but it's still good to compare translations. Again, this is really good if you have trouble with the more formal translations or looking for something for personal study.

  • @normalopez2856
    @normalopez2856 6 месяцев назад +1

    Good morning

    • @wendycoop
      @wendycoop  6 месяцев назад +1

      Good morning!

  • @elizabethdaniel646
    @elizabethdaniel646 3 месяца назад +1

    I love the niv been using since 1995

    • @wendycoop
      @wendycoop  3 месяца назад

      That’s awesome! What’s your favorite part about that translation?

  • @Healingbeginswithyou
    @Healingbeginswithyou 4 месяца назад +2

    I'm new to Christianity although I'm older so maybe i need NIV. I need to understand like I am a child

    • @wendycoop
      @wendycoop  4 месяца назад +2

      Hello and welcome! Yes, if you were going to start with only one of these, it would be the NIV. The NLT is also a solid translation for beginners. Let me know if you need more help!

    • @Healingbeginswithyou
      @Healingbeginswithyou 3 месяца назад +1

      @@wendycoop Thank you

  • @bryantcastillo1005
    @bryantcastillo1005 4 месяца назад +1

    Yo, I need help. I'm confused about why the NIV says that Jehoiachin was eight years old, and the ESV says that Jehoiachin was eighteen years old.
    So which Bible is True?

    • @wendycoop
      @wendycoop  4 месяца назад

      Can you give me the book, chapter, and verse so I can look it up for you?

  • @bettygrandy3046
    @bettygrandy3046 26 дней назад +1

    Neither. Use the accurate King James Version. No missing verses or passages of Scripture in it. What would anyone not want a COMPLETE version of the Bible.

    • @wendycoop
      @wendycoop  25 дней назад +1

      Interesting, thank you for responding! Are you aware of why there are "missing" verses?