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Thursday, August 19, 2010

Bible Printer's Errors: The He Bible

Proofreading is very important.  Sometimes one word changes the entire meaning of a passage.    The following is an example to prove the point.  
The He Bible was a King James version printing which was pulled and destroyed because one word was incorrect.
What it should have said:
“Also he said, Bring the vail that [thou hast] upon thee, and hold it. And when she held it, he measured six [measures] of barley, and laid [it] on her: and she went into the city. “ Ruth 3:15
What it said:
“Also he said, Bring the vail that [thou hast] upon thee, and hold it. And when she held it, he measured six [measures] of barley, and laid [it] on her: and he went into the city. “ Ruth 3:15

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