Argument # 4: The Italicized words didn’t appear in the originals – so they cannot be inspired.
I had a conversation (not too long ago) with my pastor about the subject of God’s word. In this conversation, we both agreed, that if there is a blatant open mistake that can be found in the Bible, that our faith system would be shattered. To me (and apparently to him as well) Jesus and the Bible are not mutually exclusive. In other words, they are one entity. How could they not be, really? If God wrote the Bible (and hopefully you believe He did, as I do) then His words are His very essence. If there is a flaw in His word (the Bible), then there is a flaw in His Word. (That’s Jesus for those of you who don’t study your Bibles.)
Now for those of you who are using a different “version” of the Bible (I’d rather prefer to it as a perversion) other than the King James Version, I’ve got either some very encouraging news or very discouraging news for you – depending upon your perspective. I am going to prove that the italicized words in the King James Bible are just as inspired as the non-italicized words with one verse of the Bible.
When I have the opportunity to compare Bibles with someone, it is always this verse that gets everyone’s attention. By this verse I will either convince them, or there is absolutely no hope for them. In other words, they have been so brainwashed into thinking “all bibles” are okay that they really do not care what the Bible actually has to say. Again, the Bible’s authority means nothing to them and its impact on their lives has been next to nothing, and likely will remain that way until the day they die.
Have I piqued your interest? Would you like to know what verse I am referring to?
Before I do so, I must ask the readers a question. So as to make this question easy for everyone, I will do it in a silly multiple choice question. Here we go:
Who killed Goliath?
1. David
2. Bathsheba
3. Balaam’s ass
4. Elhanan
This should be a no-brainer if you know your Bibles even a little bit. Yes, the answer is David. Even secular people have heard of the story of David and Goliath and know that little David took down the great, big giant with a slingshot and a stone. That’s great! You all get a 100! That is, of course, all of you but the NIV, NASB, ASV, CEV, ESV, RV translators et al. How might they have answered the above question? They would have circled #4. How do I know? I have all of those translations at my disposal. Let me show you the Bible verse I’m referring to – first in the KJV, then in others to follow.
(2Sa 21:19) And there was again a battle in Gob with the Philistines, where Elhanan the son of Jaareoregim, a Bethlehemite, slew the brother of Goliath the Gittite, the staff of whose spear was like a weaver's beam.
(Notice here in this verse that Elhanan killed the BROTHER of Goliath in another battle with the Philistines. Now watch these other “versions” and their handiwork.)
(2Sa 21:19) There was war with the Philistines again at Gob, and Elhanan the son of Jaare-oregim the Bethlehemite killed Goliath the Gittite, the shaft of whose spear was like a weaver's beam. (NASB)
(2Sa 21:19) In another battle with the Philistines at Gob, Elhanan son of Jaare-Oregim the Bethlehemite killed Goliath the Gittite, who had a spear with a shaft like a weaver's rod. (NIV)
I’d keep quoting the other “versions”, but rest assured, they say the same thing. So what do you do with that, NIV user? Your Bible has a great big mistake in it. By the way, you can find the story of David killing Goliath in your own “versions” in the 17th Chapter of 1st Samuel. So not only is there a mistake, but a contradiction. Oh that’s right, there are two contradictions. (1 Chronicles 20:5) will clear things up for you as well. It is there that you will find the correct answer to the question.
So why is it (Let’s just use the NIV as the example because it is the most popular perversion to date) that the NIV has the story correct in 1 Samuel 17 and in 1 Chronicles 20, but fails to do so in 2 Samuel 21? The simple answer is that the words “the brother of” did not appear in the “originals.” They, therefore, decided to leave it out – even though it made for a glaring contradiction in their “bible.”
So now, NIV user et al, you’re going to tell me that leaving “the brother of” out of the text was the “correct” thing to do because you cannot find it in the originals? (The originals do not exist on earth by the way – they’re in heaven – read your Bibles!) I guess that leaves me in the minority. I will choose the Bible that does not have the mistake. I will choose the King James Bible.
Are the italicized words inspired? You bet they are! So how about it, NIV user – are you willing to put down your flawed “version” for a mistake-free King James Bible, or would you rather go on being willfully ignorant of the truth?
I had the opportunity to “Disciple” someone recently. When he entered our first meeting, he held an NIV under his arm. The first lesson we had was on the word of God. In that lesson, I pointed out this verse along with some others. At first he was angry. It was very visible. But let me tell you, this man was more interested in the truth than he was in his feelings. Though the idea that “his bible” was flawed bothered him, he came back the following week for lesson #2. This time he held a King James Bible under his arm as he entered my apartment. He has grown leaps and bounds and every time we meet I am floored by his passion for the Lord, the lost, and the word of God.
That can be you too, Christian. You can put down your perversion and pick up the truth. The King James Bible will change your life – I make that promise to you. Before I knew that God had actually perfectly preserved every single word that He wanted to convey to man in an English Bible, I was a sad Christian, tossed to and fro with every wind of doctrine. Since finding the truth, I have soared to new heights by the grace of the Lord. God wants the same for you.
I think this will conclude my King James series – unless I am challenged with a new question regarding its inspiration in the future. I pray this has either blessed you or challenged you. If it has angered you – let me say that I understand. After all, the first time someone informed me that I had an “incorrect” bible, they said that I was reading, “Satan’s book.” At least I wasn’t that blunt!
The grace and peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
I had a conversation (not too long ago) with my pastor about the subject of God’s word. In this conversation, we both agreed, that if there is a blatant open mistake that can be found in the Bible, that our faith system would be shattered. To me (and apparently to him as well) Jesus and the Bible are not mutually exclusive. In other words, they are one entity. How could they not be, really? If God wrote the Bible (and hopefully you believe He did, as I do) then His words are His very essence. If there is a flaw in His word (the Bible), then there is a flaw in His Word. (That’s Jesus for those of you who don’t study your Bibles.)
Now for those of you who are using a different “version” of the Bible (I’d rather prefer to it as a perversion) other than the King James Version, I’ve got either some very encouraging news or very discouraging news for you – depending upon your perspective. I am going to prove that the italicized words in the King James Bible are just as inspired as the non-italicized words with one verse of the Bible.
When I have the opportunity to compare Bibles with someone, it is always this verse that gets everyone’s attention. By this verse I will either convince them, or there is absolutely no hope for them. In other words, they have been so brainwashed into thinking “all bibles” are okay that they really do not care what the Bible actually has to say. Again, the Bible’s authority means nothing to them and its impact on their lives has been next to nothing, and likely will remain that way until the day they die.
Have I piqued your interest? Would you like to know what verse I am referring to?
Before I do so, I must ask the readers a question. So as to make this question easy for everyone, I will do it in a silly multiple choice question. Here we go:
Who killed Goliath?
1. David
2. Bathsheba
3. Balaam’s ass
4. Elhanan
This should be a no-brainer if you know your Bibles even a little bit. Yes, the answer is David. Even secular people have heard of the story of David and Goliath and know that little David took down the great, big giant with a slingshot and a stone. That’s great! You all get a 100! That is, of course, all of you but the NIV, NASB, ASV, CEV, ESV, RV translators et al. How might they have answered the above question? They would have circled #4. How do I know? I have all of those translations at my disposal. Let me show you the Bible verse I’m referring to – first in the KJV, then in others to follow.
(2Sa 21:19) And there was again a battle in Gob with the Philistines, where Elhanan the son of Jaareoregim, a Bethlehemite, slew the brother of Goliath the Gittite, the staff of whose spear was like a weaver's beam.
(Notice here in this verse that Elhanan killed the BROTHER of Goliath in another battle with the Philistines. Now watch these other “versions” and their handiwork.)
(2Sa 21:19) There was war with the Philistines again at Gob, and Elhanan the son of Jaare-oregim the Bethlehemite killed Goliath the Gittite, the shaft of whose spear was like a weaver's beam. (NASB)
(2Sa 21:19) In another battle with the Philistines at Gob, Elhanan son of Jaare-Oregim the Bethlehemite killed Goliath the Gittite, who had a spear with a shaft like a weaver's rod. (NIV)
I’d keep quoting the other “versions”, but rest assured, they say the same thing. So what do you do with that, NIV user? Your Bible has a great big mistake in it. By the way, you can find the story of David killing Goliath in your own “versions” in the 17th Chapter of 1st Samuel. So not only is there a mistake, but a contradiction. Oh that’s right, there are two contradictions. (1 Chronicles 20:5) will clear things up for you as well. It is there that you will find the correct answer to the question.
So why is it (Let’s just use the NIV as the example because it is the most popular perversion to date) that the NIV has the story correct in 1 Samuel 17 and in 1 Chronicles 20, but fails to do so in 2 Samuel 21? The simple answer is that the words “the brother of” did not appear in the “originals.” They, therefore, decided to leave it out – even though it made for a glaring contradiction in their “bible.”
So now, NIV user et al, you’re going to tell me that leaving “the brother of” out of the text was the “correct” thing to do because you cannot find it in the originals? (The originals do not exist on earth by the way – they’re in heaven – read your Bibles!) I guess that leaves me in the minority. I will choose the Bible that does not have the mistake. I will choose the King James Bible.
Are the italicized words inspired? You bet they are! So how about it, NIV user – are you willing to put down your flawed “version” for a mistake-free King James Bible, or would you rather go on being willfully ignorant of the truth?
I had the opportunity to “Disciple” someone recently. When he entered our first meeting, he held an NIV under his arm. The first lesson we had was on the word of God. In that lesson, I pointed out this verse along with some others. At first he was angry. It was very visible. But let me tell you, this man was more interested in the truth than he was in his feelings. Though the idea that “his bible” was flawed bothered him, he came back the following week for lesson #2. This time he held a King James Bible under his arm as he entered my apartment. He has grown leaps and bounds and every time we meet I am floored by his passion for the Lord, the lost, and the word of God.
That can be you too, Christian. You can put down your perversion and pick up the truth. The King James Bible will change your life – I make that promise to you. Before I knew that God had actually perfectly preserved every single word that He wanted to convey to man in an English Bible, I was a sad Christian, tossed to and fro with every wind of doctrine. Since finding the truth, I have soared to new heights by the grace of the Lord. God wants the same for you.
I think this will conclude my King James series – unless I am challenged with a new question regarding its inspiration in the future. I pray this has either blessed you or challenged you. If it has angered you – let me say that I understand. After all, the first time someone informed me that I had an “incorrect” bible, they said that I was reading, “Satan’s book.” At least I wasn’t that blunt!
The grace and peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
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