NET Bible Full Notes Edition- Burgundy Leather Bound – September 11, 2006

Bible itself is great. I have a 20/10 vision, so the smaller size print is no problem for me. This Bible is intended for more of a scholarly, academic, or truth-seeking Christian wanting more specifically a textual criticism approach of all translations especially those relating to the older Masoretic (Leningrad Text) and the Greek Septuagint (LXX). For example, the Greek Septuagint (LXX) which predates the writings used in translating the majority of translations today by about 1000 years. Let me give you, a good scholarly way of using only the texts from.NET Bible and then include the notes for the verse of Exo 12:40 at the very end so that you can see the type of notes that can be expected.Your preferred Bible and this NET Bible example included will say something like this:"Now the length of time the Israelites lived in Egypt was 430 years. At the end of the 430 years, on the very day, all the regiments of the LORD went out of the land of Egypt." (Exo 12:40-41 NET)The Greek Septuagint (LXX) reads:"And the sojourning of the children of Israel, while they sojourned in the land of Egypt and the land of Canaan, [was] four hundred and thirty years." (Exo 12:40 LXX)This reading would be an issue for most unlearned Christians in their defense of the scriptures, which beliefs are that the Israelites were in bondage while in Egypt for 430 years. In actuality with a little bit of math and Bible research, you can read the text and find out that the time of 430 years is based on the time that Abraham received the promise to the time that Moses received the Law on Mount Sinai. Paul confirms this, as the Greek LXX was around when Paul was writing in his letter to Galatians."Now the promises were spoken to Abraham and his descendant. Scripture does not say, "and to the descendants," referring to many, but "and to your descendant," referring to one, who is Christ. What I am saying is this: The law that came four hundred thirty years later does not cancel a covenant previously ratified by God, so as to invalidate the promise." (Gal 3:16-17 NET)If you have difficulty believing this because you are still using most typical English translations today that are based on text translations much later in date than the Greek LXX, i.e., The Masoretic text (Leningrad Codex) copied in the 11th century A.D. These texts are not the original Hebrew. Another way you can view this issue in modern English translations is by adding up the dates of Moses' father and forefather before living in Egypt and up to the time Moses leaves Egypt during the Exodus.The sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. (Gen 46:11 NET)All the direct descendants of Jacob who went to Egypt with him were sixty-six in number. (This number does not include the wives of Jacob's sons.) (Gen 46:26 NET)The sons of Kohath were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. (The length of Kohath's life was 133 years.) (Exo 6:18 NET)Amram married his father's sister Jochebed, and she bore him Aaron and Moses. (The length of Amram's life was 137 years.) (Exo 6:20 NET)Now Moses was eighty years old and Aaron was eighty-three years old when they spoke to Pharaoh. (Exo 7:7 NET)So even though Kohath was already born before stepping foot in Egypt let us say he was only one day old and do the math.(Kohath's life)133 + (Amram's life)137 + (Moses' age leaving Egypt) 80 = 350 years. It would be mathematically impossible for the Israelites to be in bondage while living in Egypt for 430 years. To further my point, Joseph lived in Egypt roughly 71 years himself, and there was no bondage of his people while he was second in charge of all Egypt."and in time Joseph and his brothers and all that generation died. Then a new king, who did not know about Joseph, came to power over Egypt. (Exo 1:6,8 NET)So what notes are in the .NET Bible for this verse?Here as well some scholars work with the number 430 to try to reduce the stay in Egypt for the bondage. Some argue that if the number included the time in Canaan, that would reduce the bondage by half. S. R. Driver (Exodus, 102) notes that P thought Moses was the fourth generation from Jacob (6:16–27), if those genealogies are not selective. Exodus 6 has Levi—Kohath—Amram—Moses. This would require a period of about 100 years, and that is unusual. There is evidence, however, that the list is selective. In 1 Chr 2:3–20 the text has Bezalel (see Exod 31:2–5) a contemporary of Moses and yet the seventh from Judah. Elishama, a leader of the Ephraimites (Num 10:22), was in the ninth generation from Jacob (1 Chr 7:22–26). Joshua, Moses’ assistant, was the eleventh from Jacob (1 Chr 7:27). So the “four generations” leading up to Moses are not necessarily complete. With regard to Exod 6, K. A. Kitchen has argued that the four names do not indicate successive generations, but tribe (Levi), clan (Kohath), family (Amram), and individual (Moses; K. A. Kitchen, Ancient Orient and Old Testament, 54–55). For a detailed discussion of the length of the sojourn, see E. H. Merrill, A Kingdom of Priests, 75–79.Biblical Studies Press, The NET Bible First Edition Notes (Biblical Studies Press, 2006), Ex 12:40.Outside of the notes aspect, I received a mint condition Bible from Amazon without any tears, no problems in the stitching. I am happy with the quality of the Bible itself and with regular shipping, I got my purchase in a few short days. There are about 9 full-color satellite pictures and maps included in the back of the book. In addition, there are five computer made black and white maps. The text on each page for scripture is your typical Bible print size but the notes themselves are reduced even further (a little less than half reduced) in order to fit the plethora of information provided. Do be warned, that because of the large amounts of notes included per page, expect only one quarter of the page to have Bible verses and the remaining​ space of your page (about 3/4) to be nothing but notes. You will never finish a full chapter in any given book with out having to turn the page.I hope this example helps some of you in your decision process.

As a seminary student, I am certainly a borderline compulsive collector of bibles, a student of biblical languages, and a somewhat harsh critic of most modern bible translations. It's a hard thing to read certain translations once you know what the original words mean in Greek. I could write a long, boring explanation of why my two favorite translations are the NRSV and the NET bible, but probably only other pastors would even be interested. The NASB had long been the proud flagship of accurate biblical scholarship, but it left the text feeling a bit wooden in places. The NRSV and the NET bible both flow comfortably, using familiar words without losing any of the accuracy. Of course, bible translation is not a black and white science, and on this point the NET bible is superior. They are incredibly transparent in their translation choices, noting their doubts and biases where ever possible. I would even venture to say, they are the most transparent of any bible translation team that I am aware of at this time.In many places, the NRSV and the NET bible are almost identical, with some places holding the NET bible slightly more clear in wording. Another large difference between the NRSV and the NET is over the dispute as to whether the bible refers negatively to homosexuality. On this point the NRSV veers more towards removing the implications of homosexuality, in my opinion in an attempt to pacify the cultural trend now to accept homosexuality, whereas the NET bible does attempt, in my opinion, to translate these words as accurately as possible with the scholarly evidence we have at this time. I have done extensive research into this point myself, and have found the evidence to be doubtful enough (on both sides) that one could be well within their rights to use both translations.Still, I have done close word studies of both translations, and in my opinion, the NET bible is the most faithful at translating the original languages as accurately as possible, while still enabling modern English readers to understand it.And I rarely comment on the binding of a book, but I must confess that this edition of the NET bible is gorgeous. I have many, many bibles but this particular one might well have set the standard. The leather is a substantial, heavy quality while still being soft and pliable enough that the bible lies down flat on a table, even in the book of Revelation. The binding is also quality, from what I can see. The maps in the back of the book are gorgeous.I just can't say enough good things about the translation team, the translation itself, the quality of the bookbinding, etc. If you are a serious student of the bible, you must have this book!

Mostly 5+, BUT there are 60K+ notes in this Bible. Sometimes, only 3-4 verses per page because the information is so complete; that may be a concern to others. This is an "ultimate" study Bible. The language is written for English readers. It is a wonderful enjoyable reading version. I'm not a Greek scholar, so I just have to have faith and believe that the Greek scholars who did this, did their best. There's always going to be people who just believe that KJV is the only one. That's great. But if they will open up their mind and understand that believing other versions are accurate, and they are, then having a wider variety of people of reading AND understanding, is very, very important. So let's encourage this! If reading is more important, then get the Reader's Version or the Compact Bible. This particular version is full of Study notes. One concern is that this Calf Skin is so soft and supple that many companies will not put your name on it (so you'd have to have it done by the source or use a little metal name plate if having your name is important). This Bible color is Burgundy- a nice rich color. The Tuscany is a pretty brown tone- very nice. Great feel to touch and carry (and smell).

I'd tried the limited notes NET bible app, and was iffy about the full notes version. I've read it through once, and I'm now reading it again at a steadier pace. It's rewarding. I miss the cross references that you'd get in most other study bibles, but that's not what it's designed as. And some folks have asked for an interlinear version. So maybe they will follow.

Well bound, with a wonderful cover. The true NET bible on paper - I am pleased at last to own this anachronism! If you haven't read it, I recommend it, but I cannot state how much I appreciate having a paper copy in a good leather binding.

What can I say nothing short of brilliant the add notes bring real clarity and under standing of the text excellent bible great for student ministers and serious bible students

As expected. Satisfying to browse, lots of notes, so a bit distracting for a straight read. Can be done though. Fresh insights

Excellent!