Difference Between Gideon’s Bible and the KJV
Gideon’s Bible vs the KJV
The main difference between the Gideon’s Bible and the KJV is that the KJV is an English translation of the Christian Bible, and the Gideon’s Bible is actually the Bible distributed by an organization, Gideons International, which uses the KJV for the distribution purposes in hotels and motels free of cost.
Gideon’s Bible
The Gideon’s Bible is also called Gideons International. Gideons International is an evangelical organization whose main aim is to distribute free copies of the Bible. It distributes Bibles in 194 countries and in 94 different languages. The most important feature of the Gideon’s Bible is that they are placed in motel and hotel rooms.
The Gideons International usually uses the King James Version for their distribution. Along with the KJV they also distribute New King James Bibles and Testaments. These versions are also called MEV or Modern English Version Bibles and Testaments. MEV Bibles are distributed by Gideons International only when the hotel or buyer wants to specifically buy the MEV Bible.
The Gideons International was founded in Janesville, Wisconsin in 1899. The main aim of the organization is to establish the fact that each member should be willing to do God’s work with his own judgment having faith, obedience, and humility. Its chief work started in 1908 when Bibles were distributed for free to be placed in hotel and motel rooms. The first Bible was placed in the rooms of Superior Hotel in a city called Superior, Montana. The headquarters of Gideons International is in Nashville, Tennessee.
The Gideon’s Bible is also distributed free of cost to hospitals, military personnel of various countries, prisons, nursing homes, etc.
KJV
The King James Version is also called the King James Bible, KJV, or Authorized Version. The Church of England authorized and started the English translation of the Christian Bible in 1604 and finished translating it in 1611. It was printed for the first time by the king’s printer baker. This is considered to be the third translation in English; there have been two more translations. The first translation was authorized during the reign of King Henry VIII. There was then another translation of the Great Bible, and another was commissioned in 1568 of the Bishops’ Bible. The New Testament was translated by 47 scholars from Greek, and the Old Testament was translated into English from Hebrew text. The Apocrypha was translated into English from Latin and Greek. The Authorized Version or the KJV became the standard version for scholars who were English speaking.
Summary:
The main difference between the Gideon’s Bible and the KJV is that the KJV or King James Version is an English translation of the Christian Bible, and the Gideon’s Bible is actually the Bible distributed by an evangelical Christian organization, Gideons international, which uses the KJV for distribution purposes in hotels and motels free of cost.
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Dear friends,
Greetings and “shalom” in the Name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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I heard the Gideon Bible was a version that was banned by King James hence the King James (approved) Version. The original Gideon contained additional pages/books that were political and were removed/banned.
is it true that niv some words are been removed and gideon?
Yes it’s remove in the bible of Acts somewheres verse.
Just wandered what version of the Bible was in our room. I believe I understand that the gideon Bible is a KJV. Just wanted to educate myself. To God be the glory!
The Gideons do not use the KJV exclusively or even mostly as implied by this information from Difference between. This information is false. We currently use the English Standard Version (ESV) as well as the KJV. About 15% of the Bibles shipped to our members is KJV. 85% is ESV. KJV is used predominately in the South and in Utah. Many local groups do not carry the KJV due to perceived archaic language and syntax. Please alter you information so it lines up with the true. Also over 100 different languages and 201 countries.
I need a copy of the Gideon International Bible
Am in Kenya
Hi Antony,
Did you get a bible? If not, I am happy to send to you.
Please send me your address or PO box.
I am in Sri Lanka.
Please I need this the Gideon International Bible
Dear Efua,
I can send you. Please send address. I am in Sri Lanka.
Varuni
Thank you for what you. Please I need this the Gideon International Bible . I read this Bible in Hotel and i love it.
Thank you
Hello,
I have been blessed by the Gideon’s Bible for years as I traveled lodging in different hotels/motels. I am a full time Chaplain and I also serve as the Bereavement Coordinator for St. Louis Children’s Hospital. At the hospitals, patients have been asking for bibles and we don’t have enough to give. I would like to store some in the chapel make some available to the patients and families at their request. Please help me with this effort. My mailing address is:
Chaplain Jonell Calloway
One Children’s Place
Suite 11 East 10
St. Louis, MO 63110 Thank you.
Could i get a copy of this Bible?
Please sent me a KJV bible
to This address Zipcode is 91801 300 N.bushnell Ave #10!!!!
Please sent me Gideón KJV bible
Zipcode 91801- 300 N .bushnell Ave.#10
Would it not be simpler to say there is no difference? Am I missing something? Any help would be appreciated.
Yeah they never really state the difference whatsoever what’s the deal with this explanation I don’t eben think they know or are trying to trick you into getting a non kjv.
i have church members and the can’t buy bible. we will happy when u support with bible thank
God bless you for the wonderful work you doing. Can I please order for some bibles for evangelism in Ghana, Takoradi, Amazing Grace Family Assembly. P. O. Box. Ax531
Azuma Road. Takoradi
Ghana. Thanks a billion.
May I please have a kjv to address 6723 collinsdale Rd Baltimore MD 21234.
Thanks