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Originally Posted by tellville  Ken, I would argue that the English of the KJV is not any better than the English of today, just different. |
This is where it appears to me you are creating a false scenario. There is no "deterioration" or "difference" in English today. As one who knows various languages you should understand that the meanings of words are bound by specific contexts. As a Bible reader you should recognise the fact that the ideas presented in the Bible are not the types of ideas which are readily discussed in everyday conversation. The Scriptures present numerous contexts which are vague and unfamiliar to the ordinary man of the 21st century. It is no wonder, then, if the Scriptures employ numerous expressions which are somewhat alien to the modern reader. The answer is not to be found in altering the message of Scripture to suit the mind of modern man, but in the modern man studying the Scripture to come to a better knowledge of what it is God has so graciously condescended to reveal in His Word.