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The Wiki, source of many wonders, has an article (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bible_errata) on misprints in the Bible through the ages. Selected examples:

In a version printed around the year 800, in Latin, Matthew 10:34b “I came not to send peace, but the sword” became “I came not to send peace, but joy”. (gladius -> gaudius) (Well, I think that's much nicer! :) )

In 1549, Jeremiah 8:22, “Is there no medicine in Gilead?”, became “Is there no treacle in Gilead?”.

In 1562, Luke 21, "Christ commendeth the poor widow", became "Christ condemneth the poor widow". Poor widow, indeed. :(

In 1793, in chapter 3 of Leviticus, "the peace offerings must be of beef, sheep, lambs and goats", became "the peace offerings must be of bees, sheep, lambs and goats". Truly, God demandeth sacrificial bees.

In 1631, the Seventh Commandment was accidentally printed as "Thou shalt commit adultery." (And there was much rejoicing. :D )

In 1653, I Corinthians 6:9 became "Know ye not that the unrighteous shall inherit the kingdom of God?".

Around 1702, Psalm 119:161, "Princes have persecuted me without cause", became "Printers have persecuted me without cause."

In 1716, John 8:11, "Go and sin no more", became "Go and sin on more".

In 1763, puzzled readers of Psalm 14:1 could find "the fool hath said in his heart there is a God", rather than "...there is no God".

In 1804, reading 1 Kings 8:19, they were no doubt even more puzzled to see "thy son that shall come forth out of thy lions", rather than "loins".

Any of those stick?

In 1653, I Corinthians 6:9 became "Know ye not that the unrighteous shall inherit the kingdom of God?".


Mine! All Mine! Moo hoo ha ha ha! *converts kingdom of God into carnival*

I read a hilarious one telling me God made a woman out of man's rib.

Well, actually it seems that:
It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God
Is a mistranslation from greek. It should have been rope (kamilos) and not camel (kamelos).
Else you should wonder what whas Jesus smoking when he did this analogy...

There was also this hilarious mis-translation which read as god creating the world in seven days, which completely goes against geological evidence and astronomical observations. XD

God can do whatever he wants, in however much time he wants. He doesn't abide by human science......he probably uses a huge time machine.

In 1804, reading 1 Kings 8:19, they were no doubt even more puzzled to see "thy son that shall come forth out of thy lions", rather than "loins".

Inspiration for Narnia perhaps...

And now abideth faith, hop, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is hop.
points for the reference

I don't need misprints and typos to giggle and outright laugh at the Bible.

There are amusing errors throughout the Bible due to a random internet troll, accustomed to vandalising Wikipedia and unaware that his changes would not be revised, travelling back in time and altering all the Biblical texts relating to homosexuality

Else you should wonder what whas Jesus smoking when he did this analogy...

Everyone knows Jesus was a pot smoking hippie. That's a fact.

I've always been a fan of the Buggre Alle This Bible


2. And bye the border of Dan, fromme the east side to the west, a portion for Afher.

3. And bye the border of Afher, fromme the east side even untoe the west side, a portion for Naphtali.

4. And bye the border of Naphtali, from the east side untoe the west side, a portion for Manaffeh.

5. Buggre Alle this for a Larke. I amme sick to mye Hart of typefettinge. Master Biltonn if no Gentelmann, and Master Scagges noe more than a tighte fisted Southwarke Knobbefticke. I telle you, onne a day laike thif Ennywone withe half an oz. of Sense shoulde bee oute in the Sunneshain, and nott Stuck here all the liuelong daie inn thif mowldey olde By-Our-Lady Workfhoppe. @*AE@;!*

6. And bye the border of Ephraim, from the east fide even untoe the west fide, a protion for Reuben.

I must thank Mr Pratchett and Mr Gaiman for first bringing it to my attention.

I don't need misprints and typos to giggle and outright laugh at the Bible.

But isn't it comforting to know that God makes mistakes?

But isn't it comforting to know that God makes mistakes?

It would be if it weren't for folks like the Westboro Baptist Church, who just don't understand that silly mistakes are to be laughed at, not picketed.

It would be if it weren't for folks like the Westboro Baptist Church, who just don't understand that silly mistakes are to be laughed at, not picketed.

They themselves being a prime example.

But isn't it comforting to know that God makes mistakes?

As comforting as any other figment of someone's imagination doing it.

But isn't it comforting to know that God makes mistakes?

Isn't this begging for a 'your mum'/'your face' based gag?

Fiiine.

Well, actually it seems that:

Is a mistranslation from greek. It should have been rope (kamilos) and not camel (kamelos).

only there isn't really any evidence for this and the talmud uses the same phrase, except with an elephant. it was apparently just a common form of hyperbolic impossibility to mix very large animals and very small openings.

Isn't this begging for a 'your mum'/'your face' based gag?

Fiiine.

Not as much as mentioning "your mum" "begging" and "gag" in the same sentence. As in she begged for mercy, then tried to scream, but then I gagged her. And at the end we found out she's actually into that sort of thing.

only there isn't really any evidence for this and the talmud uses the same phrase, except with an elephant. it was apparently just a common form of hyperbolic impossibility to mix very large animals and very small openings.

Not as much as mentioning "your mum" "begging" and "gag" in the same sentence. As in she begged for mercy, then tried to scream, but then I gagged her. And at the end we found out she's actually into that sort of thing.

Back to back, these two posts make one helluva mental image.:eek2: I think I need to step out for a smoke now.

But isn't it comforting to know that God makes mistakes?

Umm, not rlly. If he does exists then wouldn't it be kinda worring that somneone capable of creating everything can fuck up?

Else you should wonder what whas Jesus smoking when he did this analogy...

As far as I understand, in the time that Jesus the Nazarene walked the lands of what is now known as Israel and Palestina, Jerusalem used to have a small gate in its city walls by which night time visitors could enter the city. To avoid unpleasant things such as nocturnal invasion attempts, this gate was the size of a grown man. Apparently this entrance was called The Eye of the Needle. And yes, it was quite impossible to get a camel through that tiny gate.

The bible talks about a bush that burns without being consumed, but it's really a Bush that burns without being consumed. XD

As far as I understand, in the time that Jesus the Nazarene walked the lands of what is now known as Israel and Palestina, Jerusalem used to have a small gate in its city walls by which night time visitors could enter the city. To avoid unpleasant things such as nocturnal invasion attempts, this gate was the size of a grown man. Apparently this entrance was called The Eye of the Needle. And yes, it was quite impossible to get a camel through that tiny gate.

Hmm, I think Qi said that was an urban myth, and it was the difficulty of getting big thing (rope/animal) through a needle.

Would anyone here happen to be a Seventh Day Advent Hoppist?

It's not just Biblical misprunts (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/335404.stm) that cause trouble.

The Wiki, source of many wonders, has an article (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bible_errata) on misprints in the Bible through the ages. Selected examples:

In a version printed around the year 800, in Latin, Matthew 10:34b “I came not to send peace, but the sword” became “I came not to send peace, but joy”. (gladius -> gaudius) (Well, I think that's much nicer! :) )

In 1549, Jeremiah 8:22, “Is there no medicine in Gilead?”, became “Is there no treacle in Gilead?”.

In 1562, Luke 21, "Christ commendeth the poor widow", became "Christ condemneth the poor widow". Poor widow, indeed. :(

In 1793, in chapter 3 of Leviticus, "the peace offerings must be of beef, sheep, lambs and goats", became "the peace offerings must be of bees, sheep, lambs and goats". Truly, God demandeth sacrificial bees.

In 1631, the Seventh Commandment was accidentally printed as "Thou shalt commit adultery." (And there was much rejoicing. :D )

In 1653, I Corinthians 6:9 became "Know ye not that the unrighteous shall inherit the kingdom of God?".

Around 1702, Psalm 119:161, "Princes have persecuted me without cause", became "Printers have persecuted me without cause."

In 1716, John 8:11, "Go and sin no more", became "Go and sin on more".

In 1763, puzzled readers of Psalm 14:1 could find "the fool hath said in his heart there is a God", rather than "...there is no God".

In 1804, reading 1 Kings 8:19, they were no doubt even more puzzled to see "thy son that shall come forth out of thy lions", rather than "loins".

Ok, and your point is? All I see is copy/past spam.

only there isn't really any evidence for this and the talmud uses the same phrase, except with an elephant. it was apparently just a common form of hyperbolic impossibility to mix very large animals and very small openings.

so that's the origin of the donkey shows.

Ok, and your point is? All I see is copy/past spam.

So? He clearly stated in the title of this thread that the whole purpose of his writing/copying was entertainment.

Would anyone here happen to be a Seventh Day Advent Hoppist?

I've have beaten you there I'm afraid.;)

Ok, and your point is? All I see is copy/past spam.

So? He clearly stated in the title of this thread that the whole purpose of his writing/copying was entertainment.

To forestall a threadjack on this, please note: it's already been dealt with (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=14117273&postcount=2) in Moderation.

That's a good thing. I thank you for your divine intervention, Ardchoille.

... I thank you for your divine intervention, Ardchoille.

You're lucky my mum didn't hear you say that. :tongue:

I get that a lot.

Umm, not rlly. If he does exists then wouldn't it be kinda worring that somneone capable of creating everything can fuck up?

Not really. I mean, it's strictly construction. You seen those guys?

so that's the origin of the donkey shows.And that South Park episode.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/5/57/An_elephant_makes_love_to_a_pig.jpg/200px-An_elephant_makes_love_to_a_pig.jpg

ROFLOL your using the wikki to talk about the bibles issues? are you serious? Please try some thing that has been proven utterly usless. so usless infact that many college prof, are instructing their students to discount wikki as a creditable source.

ROFLOL your using the wikki to talk about the bibles issues? are you serious? Please try some thing that has been proven utterly usless. so usless infact that many college prof, are instructing their students to discount wikki as a creditable source.So, whatcha got?
Anything?

College professors view Wikipedia the same way as they view any encyclopedia. Completely useless for serious work on account of not being a primary source. Got nothing to do with accuracy.

Here is a nice misprint for you. "AND SO GOD SAID UNTOO THE REPUBLICANS YOU MAY MISS QUOTE AND TAKE MY PAGES OUT OF CONTEXT TO FEED YOUR RIDICULOUS PROPAGANDA" "AND LOWE SEEING WHAT HE HAD WROUGHT GOD PROMISED NEVER TO DESTROY THE WORLD IN A SEA OF RED ELEPHANTS AGAIN" end quote

Here is a nice misprint for you. "AND SO GOD SAID UNTOO THE REPUBLICANS YOU MAY MISS QUOTE AND TAKE MY PAGES OUT OF CONTEXT TO FEED YOUR RIDICULOUS PROPAGANDA" "AND LOWE SEEING WHAT HE HAD WROUGHT GOD PROMISED NEVER TO DESTROY THE WORLD IN A SEA OF RED ELEPHANTS AGAIN" end quote

OK, but I'm holding Him to that promise.

I've always been a fan of the Buggre Alle This Bible

I must thank Mr Pratchett and Mr Gaiman for first bringing it to my attention.

Curses! Beaten to it.

OK, but I'm holding Him to that promise.

You and me both.

College professors view Wikipedia the same way as they view any encyclopedia. Completely useless for serious work on account of not being a primary source. Got nothing to do with accuracy.

Not entirely true. My own cited the editability of it as why it will never be an academic source.

I bet there wasn't any treacle in Gilead at the time....never is when you really need some.

I bet there wasn't any treacle in Gilead at the time....never is when you really need some.

Sadly true. :(

I imagine a scene in the Bible with him running through the streets shouting: "Treacle! For the love of God, has nobody got any treacle?!"

Curses! Beaten to it.

Wooh, someone else who's read that!

Incidentally, I got to see Neil Gaiman playing tambourine the other week.