Bibles That We Recommend
We strongly encourage using a "literal translation" also known as a "word for word translation" because it conveys what The Heavenly Father is saying rather than man's interpretation of thoughts on what The Heavenly Father is saying.
A serious Bible student really needs to have a literal translation which is also known as a word for word translation.
We are a firm believer in literal translation which is what you'll find below.
Please note that we may or may not agree with the doctrines, theologies or Biblical stances of these publishers.
At this time we do not endorse any publisher.
Although we do appreciate and are Blessed by their works!
Messianic Bibles
 "New Jerusalem Version" This is a literal translation. Do not confuse this with the "New Jerusalem Bible" which is catholic The New Jerusalem Version is primarily an update of the 1901 ASV, WEB and “The Holy Scriptures According to the Masoretic Text,’’ published in 1917 by the Jewish Publication Society. Both translations are considered to be highly reliable “word-for-word’’ translations based on the Masoretic Text, and comparable to the KJV. The Brit Chadashah (New Covenant) is mainly based on the Byzantine Majority Text (M-text). Both translations are considered to be highly reliable“word-for-word’’translations based on the Masoretic Text, and comparable to the KJV." The translation is based on: "The Brit Chadashah (New Covenant) is mainly based on the Byzantine Majority Text (M-text).
Footnotes
in
the
New
Jerusalem
Version
list additions, changes,
and omissions relative to the authoritative Majority Text (M-Text).
"NU" refers to the Nestle-Aland and "TR" refers to the "Textus
Receptus" or "Received Text." The
Name
of
the
Heavenly
Father
is
in Hebrew without vowel point. Here are two links where you can buy this fine translation: New Jerusalem Version Messianic Market Place |
 "Tree of Life Version" The Tree of Life Version is a top notch literal translation with the exception of the Jewish un-scriptural tradition of the forbidding of pronouncing The Heavenly Father's Sacred Covenant Name YHVH, and replacing it with Adonai. It still uses the common titles God, and Lord which can bridge the gap between Christians, and Messianic / Hebrew Roots believers. Elohim is used in some places. This version uses the correct form of Messiah's name which is Yeshua. Both Christian, and Scholars worked together on this translation. It reads easy, and has been compared to the NASB for it's accuracy. Tree of Life Bible Society Tree of Life |
Christian Bibles
"NKJV"
The New King James Version is great literal translation.
It is based on the Textus Receptus Also Known As the Received text...which is from the majority text.
 "New American Standard Bible" NASB The NASB is a great literal translation from older manuscripts with modern English giving it easy readability. This version ranks the highest on the literal chart. NASB |
 "English
Standard
Version"
ESV The ESV is another great literal translation from older manuscripts with modern English giving it easy readability. This version ranks not far behind the NASB literal chart. ESV |
In-depth Study Bibles
 "Interlinear Bible" Keyed to Strong's Exhaustive Concordance and the only complete interlinear Bible available in English, this one-volume Interlinear Bible offers pastors, students, and laypeople a time-saving tool for researching the subtle nuances and layers of meaning within the original biblical languages. Featuring the complete Hebrew and Greek texts with a direct English rendering below each word, it also it also includes The Literal Translation of the Bible in the outside column. Strong's numbers are printed directly above the Hebrew and Greek words which enables those with no prior knowledge of Greek or Hebrew to easily access a wealth of language reference works keyed to Strong's Greek/Hebrew dictionaries, analytical lexicons, concordances, word studies and more. The Hebrew is based on the Masoretic Text and the Greek is from the Textus Receptus. The sources of the texts are documented in the preface, and are essentially the same (with some minor variations) to the Hebrew and Greek texts used by the KJV translators. Interlinear Bible |
 "Companion Bible" An in-depth study Bible with extensive margin notes on the structure of the biblical text, explanations of Hebrew words and their use, charts, parallel passages, lists of proper names, calendars, and timelines, along with cross references and 198 appendixes by E. W. Bullinger, covering such topics as: Companion Bible |
Bible Dictionary's
 "The Strongest NASB Exhaustive Concordance" This concordance is based on the New American Standard updated Version of the bible. It contains over 400,000 entries that list every word in the NASB Updated Bible alphabetically, with each book, chapter, and verse where the word appears. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance |
 "Zondervan's Pictorial Bible Dictionary" This best-selling Bible dictionary features more than 5,000 entries that include discussions across the biblical spectrum. Historical, geographical, chronological, and biographical issues are explained by the use of over 700 black and white pictures that help you visually understand these topics as well as nine pages of maps that give background information on key events and locations. You'll also find scholarly articles on important theological subjects written by a team of 65 scholars and experts. The spellings in this dictionary correspond to the King James Version and alternative spellings found in the American Standard Version and in the Revised Standard Version are also given. This pictorial dictionary is part of the Zondervan Classic Reference Series. Zondervan's Pictorial Bible Dictionary |
A word for Word is what The Heavenly Father is saying to us.
So please disregard the ones on the right side of this chart.
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Consider These Things Ministries
