Absolute Best Translations. Literal versus Meaning Based?

The Bible. What’s a literal versus a meaning-based translation? Take Job 32:8 King James Literal translation: “But there is a spirit in man, and the inspiration of the Almighty gives him understanding.“ Now, the Contemporary English Version Meaning translation. “Now I truly realize wisdom comes from God.“ The KJV Literal version follows the Hebrew as witnessed by Strong’s Hebrew numbers which correspond to each of the main English words. Whereas the Meaning-based translations give the sense or idea behind the words and phrases. The Literal translation is closer to the original Hebrew and Greek. Please like and subscribe for more about in-depth Bible Study to reach the God-intended meaning of Scripture. How to do in-depth Bible study 24/7/365 free. Go to to use the Bible tools: King James Bible Hebrew-Greek Interlinear Bible Strong’s Concordance. FREE Online Hebrew course to unlock Bible meaning b
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