Holy Bible Recovery Version - Living Stream Ministry

Holy Bible Recovery Version

By Living Stream Ministry

  • Release Date: 2012-10-18
  • Genre: Bible Studies
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 302 Ratings

Description

Throughout the centuries, translations of the Bible have steadily improved. In general, each new translation inherits from previous ones and opens the way for later ones. While a new translation derives help from its predecessors, it should go further. The Recovery Version of the New Testament, following the precedent set by the major authoritative English versions and taking these versions as reference, not only incorporates lessons learned from an examination of others’ practices but also attempts to avoid biases and inaccurate judgments. This version, frequently guided by other versions, attempts to provide the best utterance for the revelation in the divine Word, that it may be expressed in the English language with the greatest accuracy.

Translating the Bible depends not only on an adequate comprehension of the original language but also on a proper understanding of the divine revelation in the holy Word. Throughout the centuries the understanding of the divine revelation possessed by the saints has always been based upon the light they received, and this understanding has progressed steadily. The consummation of this understanding forms the basis of this translation and its footnotes. Hence, this translation and the accompanying footnotes could be called the “crystallization” of the understanding of the divine revelation which the saints everywhere have attained to in the past two thousand years. It is our hope that the Recovery Version will carry on the heritage that it has received and will pave the way for future generations.

As with any New Testament translation, the determination of the original Greek text, based upon the available manuscripts, forms the basis for the text of the Recovery Version of the New Testament. The Recovery Version follows, for the most part, the Nestle-Aland Greek text as found in Novum Testamentum Graece (26th edition). However, in determining the original form of any verse, the translators of the Recovery Version gave careful consideration to the larger context of chapter and book and to similar portions of the New Testament. The most recently discovered manuscripts or the manuscripts of oldest date are not necessarily the most accurate or reliable; hence, the determination of the text for this version was based largely upon the principle stated above. Departures from the Nestle-Aland text are sometimes indicated in the footnotes. Italicized words in the verses indicate supplied words, not found in the Greek text. Quotation marks are used to indicate close quotation from the Old Testament.

The Recovery Version embodies extensive research into the meaning of the original text and attempts to express this meaning with English that is to the point, easy to understand, and readable. In those places where it is difficult to express the exact meaning of the original Greek, explanatory footnotes have been supplied.

The subject provided at the beginning of each book and the outline of each book take the historical facts as their base and express the spiritual meaning in each book. The footnotes stress the revelation of the truth, the spiritual light, and the supply of life more than history, geography, and persons. The cross-references lead not only to other verses with the same expressions and facts but also to other matters related to the spiritual revelation in the divine Word.

Reviews

  • Best Bible Ever !!!

    5
    By elijahjoshua
    Recovered to it’s original Greek and Hebrew words, simplified and very easy to read, the footnotes and the cross references are Amazing. I fully understand why God loves man and became a man(Jesus), but also why God wants man to become like Him as members of His body ( in life and nature only) by reading,pray-reading,speaking, singing and of course enjoying HIS words. Thank you Lord for your Word
  • Just amazing

    5
    By m.tripp
    So clear and wonderful! Truly the living word of God.
  • So Wonderful to Have a Digital Copy

    5
    By willofthecastle
    Praise the Lord that we can have a digital copy to use whenever we feel the Lord’s calling to come to His word and also to read the footnotes for further seeing and enjoyment!
  • What an awesome translation

    5
    By GaryKlimeck
    This is a great translation with very helpful footnotes that expound the truth.
  • Marvelous

    5
    By Nat4270
    There is none to compare. Outlines and footnotes bring the Word to life beyond knowledge to reveal the spirit of the word. This is real light to the word of God.
  • Praise the Lord

    5
    By Christ is everything
    Hallelujah for the word of God
  • Amen! (tips on how to navigate)

    5
    By Yup_that’s_right
    Such a rich experience in the Lord through this version of the Word. I can’t put it down and have a copy for all devices. I am so appreciative of the work of the brothers that went into making this available. 1. to go back on your iPhone you'll see "BACK TO p.#" in lower left corner. 2. to go back on Mac you will see the same as mentioned above but in faint gray in lower left corner. 3. For mac there is also the option of "GO" in top menu bar, showing shortcut keeps for "GO BACK TO PREVIOUS" or " NEXT?PREVIOUS CHAPTER". Options for going back can take a couple minutes to load when book is first opened, you'll you little dots blinking lower center of the page in Mac. When page numbers appear the document has fully loaded and should be easy to go forward or previous passages and chapters. Such a rich experience in the Lord through this version of the Word. I can’t put it down and have a copy for all devices. I am so appreciative of the work of the brothers that went into making this available.
  • Amazing, but would like a "Back" button

    5
    By PhiLeeip
    After attending a college training, I was really burdened to start reading the Word each day. Having this on my phone makes it so accessible and convenient to read. My experience has been overall very enjoyable but one thing I would like to have is a "Go Back" button that was present in the sample version. It helps with navigation and I think many others, as they have written in the reviews, would also like such a feature. Thank you!
  • The best Bible

    5
    By Rabbido
    If your are avid for the Word of God and want to understand the Bible, this version is easy to understand, very clear to see that the Bible explain with the Bible in our common language and help us to open our spirit to touch the Spirit into a real worship with the Lord.
  • Love the Footnotes!

    5
    By Regitufyinsj
    The notes in this Bible helps me better understand the scripture.