Why did King James alter the Bible?

In 1604, England’s King James I authorized a new translation of the Bible aimed at settling some thorny religious differences in his kingdom—and solidifying his own power. But in seeking to prove his own supremacy, King James ended up democratizing the Bible instead.

What Bible verses were changed?

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.

Is the King James Bible mistranslation?

The term is a mistranslation from the Hebrew re’em, which has also been translated as rhinoceros, wild ox, oryx, or aurochs. For over 400 years, readers of the King James Bible have been waiting on unicorns because of a mistranslation.

Are there mistranslations of the Bible?

The most famous example of how a theological agenda can distort a translation is the verse in Isaiah (7:14), “And behold a virgin shall conceive and give birth to a son …” This mistranslation provides a clear prediction of the virgin birth in the Hebrew Bible and is thus a powerful truth for Christians that Jesus’ …

Was the Old Testament mistranslated?

The Septuagint (LXX), the very first translation of the Hebrew Bible into Greek, later became the accepted text of the Old Testament in the Christian church and the basis of its canon.

Why the King James Bible is the word of God?

He gave it by inspiration. The words of scripture are God’s words. But not only did God give His words to man, He also promised to preserve them… for specific reasons. We believe that we have the perfectly preserved words of God in our 1611 King James Bible, also called the Authorized Version or KJV.