For those of you who use eSword, I just got a message telling me the first official Concordant Version module has been uploaded. Here is the link for it. http://www.concordant.org/language/index.html I tried eSword years ago, but I was disappointed because there wasn't an official Concordant Version module available even though there were some out there made by third parties that were old versions that didn't even contain the updated New Testament. I just downloaded eSword, and now I'm going to try it again to see how I like it this time. The Interlinear Scripture Analyzer hasn't had its Old Testament updated yet because the author is the guy who just finished the Concordant Version module for eSword. So I'm looking forward to that happening in the near future, but, in the meantime, I'm going to try to figure out how to use eSword again.
The "Only Official Concordant Version" well now(no offence intended) it just reads like NOW a lot of things will fall into place. I like and use the CLV and it helps with much, but "the only official Concordant Version" sounds like maybe something was awry before the the "only official" comes out. As I said no offence intended, but for me the CLV and the Concordant publishing institution are full of information...are full of information still thanks. :Peace2: :2c: :dsunny:
The modules that were available until now weren't produced by the Concordant Publishing Concern, and they all needed to be updated anyway. The one uploaded online today is the first one produced by the Concordant Publishing Concern which makes it "official" as it's called on the webpage. When you say, "it just reads like NOW a lot of things will fall into place," I think that's what you're reading into it. What it actually means is that the translation has been updated due in part to the recent work on the Old Testament and the updated New Testament that's also not in the third party modules even though it's been available for awhile. Regarding what you say, "'the only official Concordant Version' sounds like maybe something was awry before the 'only official' comes out," the module is definitely an improvement over the third party modules that have been the only way to use the Concordant Version with eSword because proofreading has made the translation even more accurate. I've said many times that I know there's no perfect translation, but I think the Concordant Version is the most accurate I've seen. I know most folks here prefer their King James. The good thing about eSword or the Interlinear Scripture Analyzer is that they both let you compare the King James with the Concordant Version. I haven't really gotten into using eSword yet, but I'll be using it some now out of curiosity and because I know the Old Testament in the Concordant Version module in it is more accurate until the Concordant Version Old Testament in the Interlinear Scripture Analyzer is updated. So "something was awry," as you say, which is why the editing was done. I personally witnessed many typos because I was involved with some of the proofreading. Anything done by humans isn't going to be perfect even if it's a relatively more accurate version of something. The existing ancient manuscripts have many errors even though none affect doctrine, and I'd say the same was the case for the Concordant Version which is why the editing was done. It's good to have a new and improved version of anything if it really is improved and not just new. I wasn't trying to hype this new module for sale. It's free for those who like to study scripture. I was just trying to get the information our there that it's available for download today for the first time, and it is an improvement on something that was already good in my opinion. So, if you got the impression that I was trying to be misleading or push something that is just nonsense, I'm sorry if that's how you read it because that wasn't my intention. The Concordant Version has been a blessing to me ever since I became aware of it about the same time I became aware of universal reconciliation. That's why I've gladly done some volunteer work for the Concordant Publishing Concern over the years. When I compare the Concordant Version to the King James on the forum to show why it matters when considering words like "hell" or "eternal," I'm not doing it to try to cause trouble but to help folks understand what I have learned is the truth in the word of God that is cleverly concealed by intentional mistranslation. I think it matters what words we're reading when we read the word of God even though I've been accused of "nit-picking." Words have meanings, and I refuse to just go along with certain words just because of habit or tradition when they really change the whole story. Those of us who believe in universal reconciliation seem to think it matters what we say and think about "hell" because the common misconception not only dishonors the Father, but it causes those who don't know the truth to have no hope for their unsaved loved ones who have died. The institution responsible for the forgery in the adulterated translation of the ancient manuscripts would like everybody to think that those different words are no big deal, just a different perspective, but I disagree. I think it's unwise to continue to allow yourself to perceive the word of God with inaccurate words especially when you have seen the truth about what those words actually mean. I think it's just a case of being lazy mentally if you don't try to make a conscious effort to use better words especially when those few words change the whole story. Anyway, I'm sorry if you think the notice of the new module came on like a bait and switch from a used car salesman because that wasn't what was behind it. I'm always glad to hear about anything that helps us studying scripture. That's all that was about.
Thanks Tom for bringing information on what is happening in the Concordant Publishing Concern.
I for one have relied on the CLV as a primary tool for scriptureal analysis as well as the web site scriptures4all.
It is good to see a review and revision of things as God brings them to light.
I would think hat if Rotherham were alive he would make some changes to his version.
Also so would Young. I like those translations as well. and lets not forget the Emphatic Diaglot of the NT.
I do not think that many here on this forum rely on the KJV. Its use in the forum is to relate scripture to the most commonly read version. The KJV is a stepping stone to growing to a greater understanding.
I like your point about the importance of understanding the meaning of a word or words in the original. To me that is key to grasping a deeper meaning of the spiritual meaning.
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Very good. :dsunny:
Shalom Tom,
Thanks for the update. I have it installed, replacing the old version. I have a question you might be able to help with. I primarily have been using the ISA for my Hebrew translation work over the years, and have found some errors that need to be corrected. Is there an email of someone who works on the project that I might be able to let know of any corrections in the Hebrew text?
Thanks
Ronen
Andre is the author of the Interlinear Scripture Analyzer as well as the new official Concordant Version module for eSword. His email address is actually accessible on the Scripture4All site, but here it is. mail@scripture4all.org
It seems that they didn't put in Esther for the new update.
Quote from: gregoryfl on June 24, 2015, 08:29:52 PM
It seems that they didn't put in Esther for the new update.
A lot of us don't have much use for Esther. :2c: :2c: :2c: :2c: :2c: :2c: :2c: :2c: :2c: :2c: :2c:
Ok. I did not realize that.
If my Bibles were loose-leaf, the book of Esther would be GONE.
It is the only book of the Bible which doesn't mention God.
It lays out the origin of Purim, a celebration of the slaughter of goyim, which would include me.
Quote from: Lazarus Short on June 24, 2015, 11:00:14 PM
If my Bibles were loose-leaf, the book of Esther would be GONE.
It is the only book of the Bible which doesn't mention God.
It lays out the origin of Purim, a celebration of the slaughter of goyim, which would include me.
The book of Esther may not mention God by name, but it is yet another picture of Christ, as is all of the Old Testament. There are some striking foreshadowings, including
Haman/Satan being destroyed by the very
scaffolding/cross that he sought to destroy
Mordechai/Christ with.
To me, the most important feature of any book of the Bible, including narratives, is how they reveal Christ.
Quote from: Shev on June 27, 2015, 12:29:23 AM
Quote from: Lazarus Short on June 24, 2015, 11:00:14 PM
If my Bibles were loose-leaf, the book of Esther would be GONE.
It is the only book of the Bible which doesn't mention God.
It lays out the origin of Purim, a celebration of the slaughter of goyim, which would include me.
The book of Esther may not mention God by name, but it is yet another picture of Christ, as is all of the Old Testament. There are some striking foreshadowings, including Haman/Satan being destroyed by the very scaffolding/cross that he sought to destroy Mordechai/Christ with.
To me, the most important feature of any book of the Bible, including narratives, is how they reveal Christ.
Also Esther comes before the king to expose the machinations of Haman, for the salvation of her brothers and sisters. Much as God is revealing His wisdom to the principalities and powers of darkness through the church(the invisible spiritual Bride of Christ that is coming down out of heaven)