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NLT 30th Anniversary Bible Review #NewLivingTranslation #NLTBible

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By Praises from a Wife and Mommy!

 

#ad — I received this Bible for review as part of the New Living Translation’s 30th anniversary celebration. All opinions are my own.

What Bible translation are you using right now—and why is it your preference?

As someone who loves the Word of God, I’m always interested in hearing what Bible translation other people are reading. There are so many wonderful translations available, and I think there is something valuable about finding a Bible that helps you consistently engage with Scripture and understand what you are reading. I also value accuracy and keeping the words as close to the original as possible.  



For me, the New Living Translation (NLT) has become one of the translations I have really been enjoying.

I’ve actually been using the NLT Bible app for quite a while now, including listening to Scripture through one of the available NLT voices. There is something about hearing Scripture read aloud in a translation that is easy to follow that has made it especially enjoyable for me.

So when I was given the opportunity to review an NLT Bible as part of their 30th anniversary celebration, I was excited to say yes!


My New NLT Bible


I chose the pretty pink leatherbound Bible with the floral design, and I absolutely love how it looks.  But honestly, the part that surprised me most is something that might not sound nearly as exciting to everyone else:

Large print. Yep. My eyes are getting older. 

And I am officially at the point where larger words are a very welcome bonus!

I love that this Bible is beautiful enough that I want to pick it up, but it is also practical enough that I can actually sit and read it comfortably. For me, those little details matter because I want a Bible that I will use—not one that simply looks pretty sitting on a shelf.


Why Do I Like the New Living Translation?

One of the things I appreciate about the NLT is the balance between accuracy and understanding. When I read Scripture, I want to know that the translation is taking the original biblical languages seriously. At the same time, I want to understand what I am reading without having to stop every few sentences and wonder what a particular phrase means in modern English.

The NLT was created by a team of more than 100 biblical scholars who worked from the ancient Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek texts. It isn't simply a paraphrase. It is a translation that seeks to communicate the meaning of the original texts in clear, understandable language. And that balance is important to me.

I don't want Scripture watered down. I want Scripture to be faithful to what God has said while still being understandable to the people reading it today.

That is one reason I have enjoyed spending time in the NLT.




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