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The New Simplified Bible is a free online modern English translation of the Bible. The purpose of this translation is to help the reader understand the various shades of meaning of the English words. To accomplish this (parentheses) are placed around clarifying words that convey additional meaning to the words included in the original text. Limited Scripture references and short commentary are also placed within parentheses.
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* HONORS DIVINE NAME: God’s Name, Jehovah, is found throughout the New Simplified Bible including the "New Testament." The four basic Hebrew letters used to represent God’s Name in modern languages are YHWH. They are from the four consonants written 6,828 times in the original "Old Testament" or Hebrew Scriptures. These four letters are called the Tetragrammaton. They have been translated: “the LORD,” “Yahweh,” and “Jehovah.” Some translations have even used the impersonal titles “the Self Existent,” “the Eternal” and "God." A recent translation simply keeps the original Hebrew letters of the Tetragrammaton in the English text. This practice would confuse most readers. Translators must decide which name or title they will use when they translate the Tetragrammation. We do not know the exact spelling or pronunciation, however the name “Jehovah” has been used for centuries. Its equivalent is widely accepted and used in many languages today. The important thing is that we recognize God’s name with respect and out of love. (See NSB Translation Notes for more information)
WHY JEHOVAH? How did Bible researchers get "Jehovah" or "Yahweh" from the consonant letters YHWH? They added the missing vowels as follows: YaHoWaH and transliterated to JeHoVaH. You need to remove the middle vowel "o" in order to transliterate to Yahweh. The translator of the New Simplified Bible respects both names and considered using both, however the name Jehovah is the most commonly accepted name of God in English and it includes the middle vowel!
* NON-TRINITARIAN: The New Simplified Bible is not Trinitarian biased. It does not espouse, adopt, embrace, or promote the Trinity. It accurately features the true monotheistic God of the Holy Scriptures. Many Greek words have multiple meanings in English. Translators use the English words and meanings that best represent their theological beliefs and the beliefs of the Bible translating agencies for whom they work. The New Simplified Bible translates to the complete context of the Holy Scriptures. It honestly reflects the Bible's own statement, "Jehovah is God! There is no one besides Him!" "Jehovah our God is one God!" (Deuteronomy 4:35; 6:4)(See NSB Translation Notes)
Each believer should honestly answer the question: "Is it the truth because you believe it, or do you believe it because it is the Bible based truth?"
SEVEN REASONS TO READ THE NEW SIMPLIFIED BIBLE:
(1) God's direction for living.
(2) Accurate.
(3) Honors Divine Name.
(4) Non-Trinitarian Translation.
(5) Easy-to-Read.
(6) Quick-to-Read.
(7) Easy-to-Understand.
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"Congratulations on this awesome accomplishment! I can't even imagine the time and effort that you must have put into this project from start to finish. It looks to me that you have accomplished your goals of creating an accurate, truly simplified Bible that presents God and his purpose clearly."
"Common trinitarian bias isn't there. It is smooth, quick and easy to read and it contains great notes. Much like the Amplified Bible, the occasional alternate English words supplied to more fully describe the range of the source word are real aids to understanding."
"This bible is an easy read, easily understood by most without being dumbed down."
"Why do you use the terms “Old Testament” and “New Testament” when you should know that “Hebrew Scriptures” and “Christian Greek Scriptures” are more proper titles?"
"What do you think you're doing translating John 1:1 so different?"
"We're all perplexed why you would spend so much time, money and energy on another Bible when the New World Translation is ALREADY the VERY BEST Translation!"
"I love that I can sit down with the New Simplified Bible and read one of the longer books of the Bible in less than an hour!"
"Though I appreciate and read many translations of the Bible, I find it to be an annoyance to continuously be forced to substitute "Jehovah" where I read "the LORD." So your translation, the NSB, with its faithful rendering of God's name is a most welcome one."
LITERACY: More than 20% of adults read at or below a fifth grade level, far below the level needed to earn a living wage. The National Adult Literacy Survey found that over 40 million Americans age 16 and older have significant literacy needs. While this statistic may vary from other countries illiteracy is widespread around the world. The New Simplified Bible is ideal for people who have difficulty reading. Try it and see for yourself. People who read and speak English as their second language will find the New Simplified Bible very easy to read. The New Simplified Bible contains hundreds of clarifying words, commentary, and Scripture References. The use of synonyms and definitions in parentheses after key words or phrases allows the reader to more completely grasp the meaning of the words, as they were understood from the original languages. The use of multiple expressions provides a greater appreciation for the divine message.
LIBERAL COPYRIGHT PERMISSION: The New Simplified Bible may be copied for personal use or distributed free of charge to friends without written permission. Copies of the New Simplified Bible may not be sold for profit without written permission. This Bible may be copied but it may not be modified. The New Simplified Bible may be quoted without express written permission of the publisher. Please give credit to the New Simplified Bible when quoting from it.
The NSB is self-published by the translator. It is not influenced by any Christian denomination or sect. An honest attempt has been made to give you the accurate translation from the original language. The New Simplified Bible is not related to the publishing and preaching work of Jehovah's Witnesses. It is not endorsed by the Watch Tower Society.
Updated: October 12, 2008
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