The Capital "S" in Spirit King James Bible
Psalms 12:6 “The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.” King James Version (KJV) Psalms 12:7 “Thou shalt keep them, O LORD, thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever.” King James Version (KJV) The 1611 King James Version (KJV) Bible was not reviewed precisely seven times by the translation committees, though the number seven is often symbolically associated with the process due to its biblical significance. Historical records indicate that the translation process involved multiple stages of review, but an exact number like "seven" is not explicitly documented. The translation was carried out by six committees (or "companies") of scholars, divided between Oxford, Cambridge, and Westminster. Their work included translating, reviewing, and revising the text. The process involved: Initial Translation : Each committee translated assigned portions of the Bible. Committee Review : Each co...