Bible Printer's Errors: The Judas 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 Judas Bible (1611) has the wrong person talking. 

WHAT IT SHOULD HAVE SAID:  

“Then cometh Jesus with them to a place called Gethsemane, and saith to the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go yonder and pray.” Matthew 26:36

 WHAT IT SAID:

“Then cometh Judas with them to a place called Gethsemane, and saith to the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go yonder and pray.” Matthew 26:36

Bible Printer's Errors: The Fools Bible

The 1763 King James version Bible is called "The Fool's Bible" because of one word substitution.  The printers were fined 3000 pounds and all copies of the edition were ordered to be destroyed.

What it said:

¹ "The fool hath said in his heart, [There is] a God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, [there is] none that doeth good." Psalm 14:1

What it should have said:

¹ "The fool hath said in his heart, [There is] no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, [there is] none that doeth good." Psalm 14:1 

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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

Bible Printer's Errors: Printer's Bible

Some copies, but not all, of The Printer's Bible, published in 1612, contain a strange typographical error.

What it said:
"Printers have persecuted me without a cause..." Psalm 119:161

What it should have said:
"Princes have persecuted me without a cause..." Psalm 119:161

Bible Printer's Errors: The Wicked 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 incorrectly printed Bibles were pulled from sale and destroyed so any that survived are extremely rare and are expensive collector's item's.

The Wicked Bible (1631) is also called The Adulterous Bible or The Sinner's Bible.  It was a King James version printed by Robert Barker and Martin Lucas.  They were fined 300 Pounds Sterling and all available copies were burned.  Somehow, eleven Wicked Bibles still exist.

What it should have said:

“Thou shalt not commit adultery. “ Exodus 20:14

What it said:

“Thou shalt  commit adultery. “ Exodus 20:14