Is KJV and NKJV same?

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The main difference between KJV and NKJV is KJV does not consist of Alexandrian manuscripts, but NKJV consists of Alexandrian manuscripts. NKJV is more comfortable to read by the general population as compared to KJV. KJV is written in archaic language, due to which it is hard to read.

What is the new NKJV?

The New King James Version (NKJV) is an English translation of the Bible. The complete NKJV Bible was published in 1982 by Thomas Nelson, now HarperCollins. The NKJV is described by Thomas Nelson as being “scrupulously faithful to the original, yet truly updated to enhance its clarity and readability.”

Which Bible is NKJV?

The Holy Bible: New King James Version (NKJV)

What is the meaning of Zechariah 14?

The Day of the Lord (14:1–15) This section describes the cosmic picture of God gathering the nations to lay siege to Jerusalem and when half of the population has been exiled, God comes to deliver the city (2–3), defeating those opposing Jerusalem (verses 12–15).

What verses are missing in the NKJV?

The sixteen omitted verses

(1) Matthew 17:21. KJV: Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting.
(2) Matthew 18:11. KJV: For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost.
(3) Matthew 23:14.
(4) Mark 7:16.
(5 & 6) Mark 9:44 & 9:46.
(7) Mark 11:26.
(8) Mark 15:28.
(9) Luke 17:36.

Which Bible is closest to KJV?

The Geneva Bible is one of the most historically significant translations of the Bible into English, preceding the King James Version by 51 years.

What church uses NKJV?

In general, Baptists use the NIV, KJV, NKJV, or the NLT. A smaller number use the NRSV, NASB, and ESV.

What is the plague in Zechariah?

This is the plague with which the LORD will strike all the nations that fought against Jerusalem: Their flesh will rot while they are still standing on their feet, their eyes will rot in their sockets, and their tongues will rot in their mouths. On that day men will be stricken by the LORD with great panic.

When was Zechariah 14 written?

5th century BC
Zechariah 9–14, often called Second Zechariah, contains within the text no datable references to specific events or individuals, but most scholars give the text a date in the 5th century BC.

Is the KJV the most accurate translation?

Published in 1611, the King James Bible spread quickly throughout Europe. Because of the wealth of resources devoted to the project, it was the most faithful and scholarly translation to date—not to mention the most accessible.

Which version of the Bible is the closest to the original?

The New American Standard Bible is a literal translation from the original texts, well suited to study because of its accurate rendering of the source texts.

Is NKJV Bible Catholic?

The King James Version (KJV) is regarded as one of the first English translations of the Catholic Bible, with the Great Bible and the Bishops Bible as its first two English predecessors.