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A very useful translation of the Bible. The Amplified Bible text is written to bring the most clarity possible to passages that might not be so easily understood in other Bible versions. Throughout the text, synonyms and additional helpful information will be inserted in parenthesis or brackets within the text to ensure proper understanding (however, this tends to render the text cumbersome for memorization or reading aloud publicly). There are also some very informative footnotes, some covering Biblical matters which I've never read of elsewhere. The Amplified Bible is a great main study Bible, or you might simply wish to have a copy of it to keep close at hand for the times when you come to a passage in your favorite Bible version which doesn't read as clearly as you wish it did. Generally, a quick reading of the Amplified's treatment of the text will bring the clarity you were looking for.Read full review
The Amplified Bible is sometimes overlooked because in this day of instant and abbreviated communication, the 'expanded' text might take too long to read- Thats Precisely the purpose so that you will THINK about the full meaning of what you read. The Amplified Bible text has everything right on the page so you won't have to use another source book to explain the meaning of a passage.The text is true to the Hebrew and Greek original language and grammar. For example, Hebrews 11:1 reads ' Now faith is the assurance (the confirmation, the title deed) of things we hope for, being proof of things we do not see and the conviction of their reality [faith perceiving as real fact what is not revealed to the senses]'. Whereas the King James reads, 'Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen'. It gives any new reader who might be unfamiliar with the Bible, an appetite for more. This is the sixth one that I've purchased. My first one was 24 years ago. I bought this to keep one extra on hand to give away. There is nothing to dislike about it.Read full review
Purchased as a brand new bible, which was very difficult to find so I expected to pay quite a bit more. But the 1987 Zondervan Lockman Expanded edition of this Amplified Bible is gorgeous and comes included with many helpful aids, several of which are a glossary, maps and a concordance. Not your typical features that are a testament to how beautifully thought out and well put together this Bible is!
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
Bible is in very good condition. Fast shipping and super pricing! The Amplified Bible is one of my favorite versions. This bible's text and interpretation speaks to us in our own language, making it easier to read, understand, explain and is Spirit Filled edition.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
It is ok. I like the KJV much better it is the more accurate version of the scriptures. The amplified is a good reference tool for looking up the meaning of words that are of greek or Hebrew origin. The amplified also gives a better understanding of the scriptural text for today's modern English language.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
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