FTGF Lesson 252 | Assessing the Printed History of the King James Text (1762: “You” & “Ye”)

*NOTE--I mispronounced the word nominative as normative throughout this lesson. Please pardon my mistake. I hope that it will not detract from the important information covered in this lesson.

Summary: This lesson explores the historical changes made to the use of "you" and "ye" in various editions of the King James Bible. It delves into the grammatical distinctions between these pronouns, their evolution in English usage, and how different editors of the King James Bible approached these terms over time. The sermon emphasizes the importance of acknowledging that the King James Bible text has undergone edits and revisions, challenging the notion that the 1611 version remained unchanged.

Chapters
Chapter 1: Understanding 'You' and 'Ye' in Historical Context
0:00 - 15:00
An exploration of the historical usage and grammatical rules surrounding 'you' and 'ye' in English.
Chapter 2: Editorial Changes in the King James Bible
15:00 - 30:00
An analysis of the changes made to 'you' and 'ye' in various editions of the King James Bible.
Chapter 3: Implications for Modern Bible Readers
30:00 - 40:00
A discussion on how these editorial changes affect our understanding of the King James Bible today.

Key Points:
The distinction between "you" and "ye" was fading by the mid-16th century, but was retained in the King James Version for accuracy and formal language.
F.S. Paris and Benjamin Blaney made significant edits to the use of "you" and "ye" in the 1762 and 1769 editions respectively.
Many changes attributed to the 1762 and 1769 editions were actually made earlier in the 1683 Cambridge Quarto edition.
The sermon presents case studies showing how "you" and "ye" were changed in different editions, sometimes reverting to earlier readings from the Bishops' Bible.
The changes in pronoun usage, while not altering doctrine, demonstrate that the King James Bible text has been edited over time.

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