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* I propose that we use the king james version for this entry.

* I propose that we use the king james version for this entry.

** Why? Personally, I believe we should keep the NIV because it gives a more precise meaning for some of the words. [[User:PhilipB|PhilipB]] 11:17, 5 January 2007 (EST)

** Why? Personally, I believe we should keep the NIV because it gives a more precise meaning for some of the words. [[User:PhilipB|PhilipB]] 11:17, 5 January 2007 (EST)

 

*** Because the King James version is so familiar, so beloved, and of such great ''literary'' importance, it seems to me that if an article is describing a ''familiar'' or ''frequently quoted'' passage in the Bible, it should present ''both'' a (presumably more) accurate modern translation ''and also'' the more frequently quoted King James version. Just my $0.02. [[User:Dpbsmith|Dpbsmith]] 12:25, 5 January 2007 (EST)

:::Because the King James version is so familiar, so beloved, and of such great ''literary'' importance, it seems to me that if an article is describing a ''familiar'' or ''frequently quoted'' passage in the Bible, it should present ''both'' a (presumably more) accurate modern translation ''and also'' the more frequently quoted King James version. Just my $0.02. [[User:Dpbsmith|Dpbsmith]] 12:25, 5 January 2007 (EST)

*** P. S. Obviously the King James text continues to be such a mental landmark that even if we use modern language for the commandments themselves, we still call them "The Ten Commandments" rather than "The Ten Laws" or "The Ten Commands." [[User:Dpbsmith|Dpbsmith]] 12:31, 5 January 2007 (EST)

 

**** Dpbsmith, I agree with you. Why don't we post both as SharonS recommends? Does anyone else have an opinion? [[User:PhilipB|PhilipB]] 14:12, 5 January 2007 (EST)

:::P. S. Obviously the King James text continues to be such a mental landmark that even if we use modern language for the commandments themselves, we still call them "The Ten Commandments" rather than "The Ten Laws" or "The Ten Commands." [[User:Dpbsmith|Dpbsmith]] 12:31, 5 January 2007 (EST)

*There are advantages and disadvantages to both versions.  I think the best idea is to post both.  Multiple translations convey a better sense of the differing ways in which the Hebrew can be interpreted.  This will make the page much more well rounded and complete.--[[User:SharonS|SharonS]] 12:40, 5 January 2007 (EST)

*There are advantages and disadvantages to both versions.  I think the best idea is to post both.  Multiple translations convey a better sense of the differing ways in which the Hebrew can be interpreted.  This will make the page much more well rounded and complete.--[[User:SharonS|SharonS]] 12:40, 5 January 2007 (EST)