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Making the King James Bible
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Making the King James
Bible
1611
Making the King James Bible
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This is King James. He
asked about 50 of
the best translators in
the country to make a
new translation of the
Bible into English.
King James I of England/ VI of Scotland by Paulus van Somer
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The translators were divided
into six teams. Each team
worked on part of the Bible. As
each part was finished it was
read aloud; others listened
and checked for mistakes.
The translators wanted the
Bible to be correct and to
sound good.
Richard Bancroft, the Archbishop of
Canterbury. He organised the
translation.
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They had to translate the Bible from Hebrew
and Greek.
Hebrew writing looks like this:
Greek writing looks like this:
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The translators wrote in an
older form of English, the
English of the 16th century.
Look at the extract from
Psalm 23. Can you find any
unusual words?
Roll over words to find out
what they mean.
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Psalm 23:1-4 from the King James
Bible
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:
he leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul:
he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his
name's
sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the
shadow of death, I will fear no evil:
for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort
me.
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Psalm 23:1-4 Modern paraphrase
You, LORD, care for me like a shepherd cares for his
sheep.
You give me everything I need:
You give me food to eat, water to drink and a place
where
I can rest.
You give me strength deep inside.
You lead me in the right way as you said you would.
I may go through dark times of deep distress
but I won't be afraid for you are with me,
making me feel safe.
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The translators believed the Bible was the
most important book in the world. As
Christians, they believed it was inspired by
God.
Most were not paid for their work
and it took over five years to finish.
The Bible is the world’s best-selling book.
Over 2 billion copies have been sold.
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The influence of the King James Bible
• The Bible influenced music, art and poetry
• People began thinking for themselves about the
Bible
• Soon they wanted different churches where they
had a say in what happened
• This led to some wanting a say in the
way the country was ruled The light of the World by Holman Hunt
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Psalm 23:1-4 from the King James
Bible
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:
he leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul:
he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his
name's
sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the
shadow of death, I will fear no evil:
for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort
me.
God
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Psalm 23:1-4 from the King James
Bible
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:
he leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul:
he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his
name's
sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the
shadow of death, I will fear no evil:
for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort
me.
have all I need
Making the King James Bible
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Psalm 23:1-4 from the King James
Bible
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:
he leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul:
he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his
name's
sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the
shadow of death, I will fear no evil:
for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort
me.
makes
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Psalm 23:1-4 from the King James
Bible
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:
he leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul:
he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his
name's
sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the
shadow of death, I will fear no evil:
for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort
me.
fields
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Psalm 23:1-4 from the King James
Bible
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:
he leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul:
he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his
name's
sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the
shadow of death, I will fear no evil:
for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort
me.
leads
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Psalm 23:1-4 from the King James
Bible
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:
he leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul:
he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his
name's
sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the
shadow of death, I will fear no evil:
for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort
me.
puts things right down deep
Making the King James Bible
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Psalm 23:1-4 from the King James
Bible
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:
he leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul:
he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his
name's
sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the
shadow of death, I will fear no evil:
for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort
me.
justice/when things are
right
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Psalm 23:1-4 from the King James
Bible
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:
he leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul:
he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his
name's
sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the
shadow of death, I will fear no evil:
for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort
me.
yes
Making the King James Bible
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Psalm 23:1-4 from the King James
Bible
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:
he leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul:
he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his
name's
sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the
shadow of death, I will fear no evil:
for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort
me.
you are
Making the King James Bible
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Psalm 23:1-4 from the King James
Bible
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:
he leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul:
he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his
name's
sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the
shadow of death, I will fear no evil:
for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort
me.
shepherds used them to keep sheep
safe