[Tupelo]

Gotta disagree. I think the Bible is just fine but;
The older I get the more I am thinking the translations are in many ways screwed up. I think I would be a better Christian IF I could read the Old Testament in Hebrew and the New Testament in it's original language Greek or maybe Aramaic(sp?). And maybe the books that were left out or lost.

[xjcsa]

And maybe the books that were left out or lost.

The books that were left out were left out for good reasons. Not sure about any "lost" books.

[ealgeone]

If you’re serious about the Hebrew or Greek check out teknia.com.

Lots of good stuff on both languages.

I’m currently studying the Greek. It gives you an even firmer foundation of the Word.

[Olog-hai]

You ever look at Strong’s Dictionary?

There is also the JPS translation (OT only).

[WVNan]

You are right. The original languages offer many words and phrases that are difficult to translate into English. Translators have done a commendable job, but the original reads “deeper”. All of my studying is done from the original languages.

[dangus]

Read my previous comments: you may want to read the Old Testament from the Greek text of the ancient Christians, rather than the Hebrew text of the non-Christians.

[The Truth Will Make You Free]

I use Olive Tree Bible app KJV with Strong's on the right pane. I just tap on a word and see the original Greek. A search shows all the verses using that Greek word. Or I can scroll up or down to see similar Greek words. Just today I looked at 30 or so Greek words starting with “phil” (fond of, love as a friend) as in “philadelphia” (brotherly love). On the left pane I have Young's Literal Translation, which translates the Greek in the source word order.