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Why do churches still use "thee" and "thou etc.?
I know it comes from back in King James' time, when the Bible was translated into English. But what's so special about the language of that time, that we persist in saying "Thou art" and "beseech Thee" etc. in our churches, when these words and phrases have long since gone from our normal conversation?
6 Answers
- 7 years agoFavorite Answer
Yeah I don't know what kind of church you go to, but I haven't heard my pastor say "thee" or "thou" ever. My church tends to stray away from the KJV bible anyway, because it isn't the most accurate translation, it's just the first English translation so a lot of people think it's the only way.
- Anonymous7 years ago
It is the best English word that is translated out of the original tongues of those people who wrote the bible. I do not believe God directly wrote the bible, but inspired those who truly had their eyes opened up to him write it in their native tongues. It is the best way too interpret the bible's messages.
- 7 years ago
These are English words for "you" and "your" used in the King James Version (KJV) translation of the Bible, which is the Holy and Perfect Word of God.
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