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Review: NKJV, Apply the Word Study Bible Thomas Nelson 2016 New King James Version (NKJV) Bible has been around for quite a while, and, as the preface explains in some detail, is based on the King James Version.   The preface also explains the format design and much more to help the reader along as he encounters various notes throughout the text.   It’s probably a good idea to read that before jumping into the main text and all the notes that accompany it.   I won’t comment on the biblical text itself since I am no expert in the languages, history, culture, etc.   Best to trust the scholars on that one. The study portion of this Bible seems to be organized into themes as the reader encounters them in his reading.   For instance, a portion of Leviticus 19 is applied to modern topics like ethics in the workplace or as they titled it “Theology for the Marketplace” (160).   If the reader desires more on that topic several other references are p...

Review: KJV Foundation Study Bible Thomas Nelson, Inc. 2015 KJV, King James Version, the text of Scriptures translated into the English language long ago.   Happily, the more recent editions have dispensed with the script used back in the 1600’s and opted for a more modern one.   It’s my understanding that the translation itself has not been altered, but that realm belongs to the experts.   The features available in this particular version from Thomas Nelson are what I intend to address. As the title states, this is a study Bible.   The notes do not intrude or interfere with the main text and are not available for every verse.   That keeps the number of pages to a more manageable size and weight.   Those notes are generally basic, but insightful.   Each book has a brief introduction covering the author, date, theme, and a key verse.   Cross references, a concordance, and a good set of color maps round out the study material availa...

HCSB Study Bible: Personal Size Holman Bible Publishers 2014 The publisher states that this Bible contains comprehensive study notes, full-color maps and reconstructions, and word studies in Greek and Hebrew.   They have not overstated their presence.   The study notes are indeed plentiful, useful and insightful.   The word studies give pronunciation, uses, and focus passage with a short discussion relevant to the term examined.   There are also timelines which I find helpful to keep events and kings sorted out, as are the charts found throughout the entire text that summarize or categorize different areas.   Essays, book introductions and other available features make this an excellent study Bible.   The translation philosophy is given in the introductory sections.   The Biblical text reads easily and plainly.   I recommend this translation and the study aids found here as an excellent study Bible.  Wish I'd had one back when I ...