ESV vs NIV Bible: Which is Better?

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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 6 месяцев назад

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

@terrycairl5479 29 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 6 месяцев назад

Very helpful info! Thank you.

@wendycoop 6 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful!

@BiblicalTeachings 14 дней назад

I like how you explain regarding reading levels (comprehension). There are those who think people should read this or that particular translation but disregard that everyone reads on a different level. Not everyone can understand a literal translation nor the earlier English translated versions (not only KJV but also Tyndale, Geneva and other earlier versions). I like to use several translations when doing bible study. It gives me an all around picture of what is being said. I tend to use NKJV, NIV, ESV, NLT, CSB/HCSB, and NASB.

@InetSentinel 4 месяца назад

Well done Wendy! ❤

@wendycoop 4 месяца назад

Thank you!

@robertharryjr 2 месяца назад

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 2 месяца назад

Awesome!

@terrellking4174 2 месяца назад

⁠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 2 месяца 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.

@kennedeehartford1972 10 дней назад

I tend to read the KJV, NKJV, NASB, CSB & NLT

@wendycoop 10 дней назад

Nice stack!

@spaghetti810 День назад

I have a number of translation, but favorite is the ESV. For some reason it is the easiest version to read and feels like the most accurate.

@carolegswizzle5377 6 месяцев назад

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 6 месяцев назад

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 6 месяцев назад

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 RU-vid. I do try my best.

@carolegswizzle5377 6 месяцев назад

Glad to see you feeling better❤️

@wendycoop 6 месяцев назад

@@carolegswizzle5377 Thank you so much!

@wendycoop 6 месяцев назад

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

@normalopez2856 6 месяцев назад

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

@wendycoop 6 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful!

@normalopez2856 6 месяцев назад

Yes I have the NIV but ordering me the ESV instead

@wendycoop 6 месяцев назад

@@normalopez2856 Enjoy both!

@kathya8421 8 дней назад

Just came across this fine video. I have a special warm place in my heart reserved for the NIV because it was the first Bible translation in which I really tore apart the scriptures and dived deep. I don't pay much credence in the gender issue - I think it is rather silly. When I read the KJV, I always knew I, a woman, was included when the text just referenced 'man' or 'men.' I knew that as a kid, for Pete's sake. But perhaps nowadays, it is more important to some, so it's okay with me, a non-issue. I have several ESV Bibles, and I do like that translation, but can't say I like it that much better than the NIV. Along the line of the ESV - and more to my liking - is the NASB translation. So far, I think it is the best translation on the scene - but that is just personal preference on my part. I enjoy the NLT a lot - and often use it along with my other translations because it is a joy to read and easy to understand. I am so thankful we have so many translations available to us! I love reading them all - and each offers me a unique, interesting perspective.

@warholcow Месяц назад

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 Месяц назад

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

@MarthaAnderson-jv8ph Месяц назад

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

@wendycoop Месяц назад

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

@Phaphane06 6 месяцев назад

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

@wendycoop 6 месяцев назад

Very cool!

@sierrabookishlife 6 месяцев назад

Would you say NLT and NIV are more similar??

@wendycoop 6 месяцев назад

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.

@pattimoose1 Месяц назад

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 Месяц 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!

@Healingbeginswithyou 4 месяца назад

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

@wendycoop 4 месяца назад

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 4 месяца назад

@@wendycoop Thank you

@Aashy_Z 21 день назад

I'm new to this faith i have option from NIV ESV NKJV which one should i go with I want paraphrasing in complex sentences and doesn't want excluded verses or excerpts in my Bible

@wendycoop 21 день назад

Out of the options you’ve presented, NIV would be the easiest to understand.

@Aashy_Z 21 день назад

@@wendycoop thanks. upon your advice I ordered NIV (Hodder classic) . I have a question is this different from the original NIV or the same and one more thing i watched many videos and read comments where people are criticizing NIV saying this is woke, they is not biblical, they excluded some verses, the writer was gay and some some groups demanded to remove NIV from their stores because of the above reasons. so, i want your opinion on this matter. if all this is true then I'll cancel my order and look for ESV

@wendycoop 21 день назад

@@Aashy_Z I appreciate your willingness to get the best translation. We use the NIV as the main translation at my church and I think it's fine to start with. My preference is ESV because I'm also in seminary and it's a more literal (word-for-word) translation than the NIV. However, it can be a little harder to understand. I know some people have concerns about the NIV and being "woke" but I have not found that to be the case. You'll be fine with either one. If you want the easiest to understand, get the NIV. If you want a more literal translation, get the ESV.

@Aashy_Z 21 день назад

@@wendycoop thanks but clarify this last question too about NIV original or NIV(Hodder classic) the latter which I ordered. are these two same or different

@wendycoop 21 день назад

@@Aashy_Z Let me look into that!

@elizabethdaniel646 4 месяца назад

I love the niv been using since 1995

@wendycoop 4 месяца назад

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

@normalopez2856 6 месяцев назад

Good morning

@wendycoop 6 месяцев назад

Good morning!

@bryantcastillo1005 5 месяцев назад

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 5 месяцев назад

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

@BiblicalTeachings 14 дней назад

not sure which NIV you're reading from. It was corrected in the current NIV translation. 2 Kings 24v8 and 2 Chronicles 36v9 are parallel verses (regarding history). 2 Chronicles is the verse where it said that he is 8 years old. I've studied Textual Criticism at 3 different seminaries. The professors all have the same apparent idea to the inconsistency. Scribes back in those days spent hours and hours copying text from one scroll to another. So imagine spending hours looking a handwriting that isn't yours, by candlelight. Mistakes will happen. In the Hebrew language, (I took biblical Hebrew and it's easy to make a mistake when writing script), if the letter is not scripted correctly then it can be viewed as a completely different letter. The conclusion is that the scribe in writing 2 Chronicles put 8 instead of 18. Most bibles have corrected it but some translations stick to the literal words that were written in the original language. There are other theories regarding the differences, I only mentioned of one that I learned in seminary. Best to research it on your own but to me, it really doesn't make a difference. Jesus is still Savior and God is still Creator. I don't sweat the little things. I only worry about things that will change who God is and what Jesus did for all of us.

@bettygrandy3046 Месяц назад

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 Месяц назад

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

@that1blkgirl_1 19 дней назад

King James is not accurate. King James in fact is the worse and shouldn’t be used at all when you learn the truth about him. He also took verses out and changed scriptures.

@BiblicalTeachings 14 дней назад

@@wendycoop Daniel Wallace is a great professor who taught Textual Criticism. He explains clearly about these 'missing' verses. They are not missing but they are verses that are not found in earlier Greek text. Not sure if you've heard of the Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts? Wallace went around the world and digitized New Testament texts/manuscripts. From the smallest of pieces to large almost complete codexes. All his life's work is on the website for csntm.

@DeepJiesel 8 дней назад

The translators of the KJV did remove verses themselves that they thought spurious and which were in the Geneva Bible, or in the Great Bible. The KJV is just 17th century scholarship based on 12th century manuscripts. I'll pick 21st century scholarship and 4th century manuscripts, thank you very much.