King James Study Bible

by Anonymous

The most comprehensive King James Version study Bible published in 50 years, The King James Study Bible has 2,000-plus pages packed with thousands of notes and commentaries from respected conservative scholars. It includes doctrinal footnotes, personality profiles, archaeological information, special articles, in-text maps, and more than 5,700 annotations in a unique format, offering a broad understanding of the Bible and how it relates to the world we live in today.

Genres: Christian, Religion, Reference, Theology, Philosophy, Nonfiction, History

6758 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 1, 1993

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Reviews

[Miguel Cisneros Saucedo · Rating 5 out of 5]

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No other book can demonstrate the deep and lasting impact the King James Version of the Holy Bible has had on virtually every single aspect of Western Civilization. Over four hundred years ago, King James I of England commissioned fifty-four scholars to create a new translation of the Bible that would replace earlier unauthorized versions, many of which had been published secretly or abroad, or haad marginal notes regarded as subversive. This translation (the Best in English), now known as the King James version, was destined to become the new standard among Bible translations in both quality and popularity.
After its completion in 1611, the translation's widespread use began to shape the very language and thinking of the English-speaking world, and its enduring influence continues even in our own time. From literature to hymns to favorite Bible verses, the poetic cadence of the King James Version has become as familiar to us as our own thoughts, even while our everyday speech grows increasingly less like it. Can any of the other low-quality translations of the Ten Commandments evoke the same sense of authority and awe that we associate with the words "Thou shalt not"? Can any Liberal version of the Lord's Prayer instill in us the same sense of reverence as the words "Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name"?
Yet the aesthetic and emotive qualities of the King James Version are equally matched by its precision and faithfulness to the great number of manuscripts in Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek texts of scripture from which it was translated. Even today, the King James Version of the Holy Bible continues to be cherished by millions (if not hundreds of millions) as their Bible of choice, and its words continue to serve as the very words of God, just as they have for countless other believers in times past. In a certain sense, as we read the King James Version, we join with these believers and experience anew the richness of God's Word as it has been known by countless people throughout the past four hundred years.

[Gloria · Rating 5 out of 5]

Top seller in the world....always timely and relevant. Any version is fine but I love the beauty of the King's James Version or New King James version in old English. I love the NIV or New American Standard versions just as well. Want to know God or why Jesus is the Savior, read the Bible, especially Matthew, Mark, Luke and John to get to know who Jesus is when He had his 3 year ministry in Israel 2000 years ago. Just to let you know, He is still alive. He rose on the third day and is ever-present to help you. Ask for Him to reveal himself to you. You won't be disappointed. I'm a Jesus Freak and wouldn't have it any other way. I could not survive with Jesus. I live for Him and will serve Him all the days of my life. Any questions? Just ask!

[Hillary · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am currently making my way through the Bible for the first time in my life. Having always been a believer, I thought this is be a book that would only apply to those who are believers. However, as I have been emerging myself deeper into it's contents, I realized this is a book for anyone. Proverbs is a book that caters to those who are interested in philosophy. The Psalms are for those who take interest in music or poetry. The Psalms contains some of the most beautiful poetry I have every read, and I'm an English major! And for the Historian, this book is a treasure! The Bible is well recognized as a historical text. It's contents reflect the ancient world perfectly. In order to deepen my knowledge about the historical accuracy of the Bible, I have been studying Ancient Mesopotamia and I have just begun to study the Persian Empire, and almost every book I have read regarding these parts of our history have referenced the Bible. In fact, The Cambridge History refers to the five or six times in the first 15 pages!

Whether your a believer or not, this book can apply to your life and your interests and I recommend it to anyone!

[N. Griffin-lloyd · Rating 1 out of 5]

Total rubbish. It reads as though it were written by either someone with multiple personalities or by a committee. So many inconsistencies, not just spanning the volume, but I could find different versions of the same story just pages apart. While it's billed as a historical document, there are so many things in here that just don't have any evidence and are physically impossible. It's also marketed as a moral guide, but there are so many messed up things in here (genocide, anyone?) you'd be MUCH better reading something by Marcus Aurelius. It doesn't improve if you read it as if it were a fantasy novel. So many implausible things happen that it's just so difficult to take seriously. A large part of it isn't even based on this main "god" character, it's just the opinions about this one guy who never even met god or jesus (I can't keep track). If you read it, I would avoid most of the last part of it completely, as it just sounds like an opinionated jerk who doesn't like women mixed with his acid trips.

After I read it the first time, I thought maybe I missed something and went back and read it a few more times over the years, and it doesn't get any less confusing or bad.

Can't believe I wasted my time with it.

[Kook's · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well, I've learned alot, and continue to learn. This is a book I will never learn all there is to learn from it. I believe it to be God's personal message and that it is unlike any other book. I find hope, healing, and comfort in its words. I also find direction and guidance as well. I am by no means a person who claims to know all there is to know about the bible. I do believe it's important to keep reading and studying God's word. I may not read it every single day, but am working toward that goal. If you've never read this book before, I suggest you read the book of John and Romans first. This book is life changing!!

[Debbie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is, of course, THE book in my life. I don't read it as I should, but I ALWAYS learn from it. This is THE book to read. Every one says that life didn't come with an instruction manuel, but that's wrong! The BIBLE is our instruction manuel.

[Jennifer Sanford parker · Rating 5 out of 5]

You can't get through one day of life without it!

[Mel · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a study Bible and a lot of the footnote information is helpful, use discernment, because not all of it is biblical.

[Jim · Rating 5 out of 5]

Life's handbook. Easy to read, hard to apply its principles at times, but then again, I'm only human and a sinner. Instant connection with the author gives Hope and encouragement. Pride always gets in the way.

[Gail · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best book to draw strength from. Try to read it as much as possible. One book you can never get tired of.

[Suzan Pecyna · Rating 5 out of 5]

I learned how to live my life from this book and am learning every day. Regardless of your faith, it's a great read and a priceless work of literature.

[Karla Gautreaux · Rating 5 out of 5]

THE ONLY BOOK THAT YOU EVER NEED TO READ.

[Cheryl Carr · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my dog-earred, well-thumbed, marked up, written in, instruction manual. I've read it through seven times so far . . . I'm taking it with me when I go!

[Mark · Rating 4 out of 5]

It’s the bible man. I’m not reviewing it.

The Old Testament was a slog at times but the New Testament, particularly Luke’s gospel, Acts & Revelations are great and I’d recommend them to everyone.

Helps to have a study guide and this is a fine edition though I’d prefer to have more skeptics or as they like to say liberal commentators. Some of their conservative editorialising is cringeworthy for this liberal skeptic 😊

[Jill Costello]

This is my favorite study Bible.

[Sandee Clemons · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent......................

[Saroum · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome. It's definitely the book of life.

[Brian · Rating 5 out of 5]

The greatest story ever told, although this version is incomplete compared to the number of books still in the Catholic Bible.

[Timothy Beidleman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect and Exquisite

[Jen Well-Steered · Rating 1 out of 5]

What I liked about it: The Song of Solomon is pretty good, what with it being a book of sex poems that somehow got into the mix. I also liked some of the bits about the crazy prophets and their bizarro tactics for getting people to believe that god was seriously mad again.

What I didn't like about it: It turns out that there are no annotated versions of the KJV published by mainstream publishing houses. There are annotated bibles put out by Oxford University Press, for example, but they use the New International Version, where the language is easier to understand but less majestic. I thought this one would be fine, but it was put out by Jerry Falwell's Liberty University Press and so his annotations are useless unless you're an evangelical Christian uninterested in thinking about the historical and literary context.

[Ida Wilcox · Rating 5 out of 5]

2025-Another Wonderful Year with the Lord

2024- Another Wonderful year with the Lord

2023 - Another wonderful year of reading - On to 2024 reading. :)

2022 - Another wonderful year of reading.

This is always a joy to read.

It was hard at times because of the lessons I had to learn throughout the year but I always learn something new about myself.

Thank YOU God for providing your word to me.

2020
I another finished read. Didnt do as good reading as I wanted but there is always next year.

2021
Never gets old. The joys, the chastisment, and comedy. Loved it all in the book.

[Jeff Farnham · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my study Bible I purchased back in the 1990s. It's a wide-margin Bible that I can write my notes in. It has a lot of notes throughout and is from a conservative, dispensational perspective (though not like the Scofield Bible). I find that the notes help give you an understanding of the passage you are reading, and there are brief doctrinal, geographical and biographical notes scattered throughout as well.

[Otto · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderfully helpful. This study bible does an excellent job at digging into the meaning and context of verses in scripture. I have found it to be an excellent resource for serious readers of the Bible like myself. There are only a few occasions where I did not get my questions answered from this book. I have other study bibles, but this is always the one I keep coming back to.

[Nan · Rating 2 out of 5]

I read it when I was Christian and I loved it. Now I just don't feel like it anymore and it looks like a silly book to me... I don't deny its literary properties, but I don't like it anymore. It'c childish and medieval.

PS. I read it thrice

[Phillip Coffey · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best Bible money can buy.

I love this Bible, it's beautiful and well written. God Bless all those that made it possible. For God So Loved the world That He Have His Only Begotten Son. John 3:16

[Eric Abels · Rating 5 out of 5]

The essays are informative and interesting, the photographs helped my understanding, and the footnotes are well written and easy to understand. I feel the King James Version was not as hard to read as I feared it to be.

[Isaac Ojukwu · Rating 5 out of 5]

It helps me understand the Bible better. It actually gives you interesting info of what was going on at the time in the rest of the world.

[Mary Chambers · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading a Study year. Next year it I want to read a Chronological Bible.

[Caleb Warren · Rating 5 out of 5]

I highly recommend a Nelson's study Bible above all others I have ever read. It has been a tremendous help to me in my Bible study and understanding. BTW - Great read.

[Andre · Rating 5 out of 5]

My new Study Bible, I love it!