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•• Complete Guide to Bible Journaling

Choosing a Text Version

The Old Testament Bible text was originally written in

Hebrew and Aramaic and later translated into Greek.

Some Old Testament translations are based on the

early Greek translation of the Hebrew/Aramaic text

rather than the original text itself. The New Testament

was originally written in Greek, the language largely

used at the time. Today, Bible publishers offer

three different types of translation: word-for-word,

meaning-for-meaning, and paraphrased.

Word-for-word translations, such as the King

James Version (KJV) and its modern counterpart the

New King James Version (NKJV), most accurately

follow the original text but can sometimes be difficult

to understand because the English language has

changed considerably in the 400 years since the KJV

was published. The English Standard Version (ESV)

is considered a word-for-word translation while at

the same time taking into account differences of

grammar and syntax between current literary English

and the original languages.

Meaning-for-meaning translations, such as the

New International Version (NIV) and the New Living

Translation (NLT), typically use more up-to-date

language and are easier to understand, but are

sometimes considered interpretative translations of

the text.

Paraphrased translations take a fair amount of

liberty in interpreting biblical text and its meaning.

They are easy to read but the level of accuracy is

not as high as the other types of translations. The

Message and The Living Bible are two of the most

popular paraphrased Bibles.

Many people find it helpful to have more than one

translation of the Bible so that they can compare and

contrast the text for both accuracy and readability.

Regardless of the Bible version you choose, the most

important factor is that you actually use it! As you

spend more time reading the Bible, you will find that

God’s Word becomes increasingly precious to you.

Choosing a Layout

In addition to different translations, Bibles are also

available in different sizes and formats. Most of the

popular versions are available in both hardcover

and softcover versions, in a variety of bindings,

from elegant, embossed leather to colorful

prints. Decide if you prefer a single-

column or double-column layout. If you

have trouble reading the small print,

consider a large print edition. Some

journaling Bibles have dark lines in

the margins, while others have faint

lines or no lines at all. There is even an

interleaved Bible that has an entire blank

page between each page of text. Keeping

all these things in mind will help you select

a journaling Bible that you will love to use.

Pictured from top

to bottom: Standard

double-column Bible,

single-column coloring

Bible, double-column

interleaved Bible, single-

column journaling

Bible, double-column

journaling Bible.

With the growing interest in Bible journaling, more publishers are providing

Bibles with added space for people to express their thoughts in a creative

manner. It is helpful to understand the different options and features

available so you can select a Bible that best meets your needs.

Choosing a Bible