I have Cambridge in split calf..the CONCORD.. It is perfect. My goldilocks bible. But as my eyes grow older I like a bigger font as in the TURQUOISE. Or 11.5 POINT font in the preaching bible from Nelson.
My first wide margin bible was a Cambridge KJV Wide Margin in French Morocco. Regretfully I sold it about 6 years ago. But I have now ordered a new one in the goatskin. Cambridge makes exquisite bibles!
A 9 point font in the regular Cambridge is legible but when you get into the wide margins and other things and eight point is also READ able. Using Cambridge dark and bold FONT. And surrounded by classic thick white it IS just beautiful to look at. I am trying to honour Cambridge for giving me over 50 years of good reading from my FIRST CONCORD..
The Cambridge Concord KJV Reference Goatskin Red-Letter Bible is my primary reading Bible. I also have one the Marbled Mahogany Calfskin--a beautiful full-yapp Bible. Love it!
I do like the Cambridge layout . I also wish they would make a New American Standard Bible in the two-column setting of The Quentel with references at the bottom. it seems like the refs and notes would be legible in the Cambridge Bold font and it would be an excellent Bible.. they do have the NASB in a Clarion collection.
I do like that the New King James Version is an update of the King James version which was changed only in 1769.. officially the new King James version was changed in about 1984 .. the way it has been adjusted for modern reading in English is very excellent and I think their footnotes and references are as good as they get.
I have a TBS Classic Reference Bible, which is substantially the same as the Personal Concord. I've had it for a few years and have used it a lot, but it still won't lay flat. I don't think they ever break in, I've got Bibles that are much newer and are fully broken in after less use. Still a perfect Bible for taking to church for me. I love that Cambridge used the same text block for all these editions - I plan to buy a wide margin soon to supplement my personal sized, and maybe a normal Concord at some point in the future.
The Cambridge in leather and calf split lays much flatter at the beginning of the Bible than the expensive one you showed that just wouldn't lay flat with the edge lined problem in the goatskin.
I am enjoying your reviews, they’re very helpful. My first Bible was a Cambridge hand size. The. For my whole adult life I’ve been using and teaching out of a KJV Scofield. As you know when you use a Bible for that long you remember verses are on the page, column, and position in the column. So handy for counseling. Recently I we moved to NKJV for the Church. I spent a long time trying to find a Bible I am comfortable teaching out of. I still haven’t settled. I have a couple of questions for you. First, do you know if Pastors teach out of paragraph form Bibles? It seems to me it would be difficult and I don’t want to add a distraction if I’m pausing to find my verse. Second, I love the size of this concord, does Cambridge make a NKJV in a similar size?
Thank you! I do know of several Pastors that teach from paragraph editions. I've seen several of the big-names carry a Clarion. I've used a Clarion a lot myself and I know others that do too. The cross-references are sometimes next to the verses they go with, and that helps make them easier to find. I love the Concord too. Unfortunately, Cambridge doesn't have anything close to this in the NKJV.
I am happy that Cambridge never decided to go to China to make their Bibles . I really like their Bibles and have most all of them except the very small ones and also like the fact that I understand that the text from the King James version which they use is the most reliable of all the King James version text. so I am partial to them and to that translation but also like the new King James The New American Standard Bible 95 and also the English Standard Version ESV when I can get it in a good size print and book like I did recently on the ESV about 8 and 1/2 by 5 and 1/2 by 1 and 1/2 width. 12 POINT FONT
Great review - the handsized imitation Concord c$35 is an awesome Bible. It has all the same features as the standard Concord (but NOT the wm - that has different features because it has a mass of indexed writing paper but lacks the bible dictionary)
I've got compact Concord and absolutely love it. I will get the calfsplit once I wear out mine from use. The concord helped me dive deeper into the KJV
Thank you for an honest review, the second to the last Bible is something I can be interested on, the font and ink is fine for my personal preference, I like the many blank notebooks it has to make my notes. Wondering what model is that and how much is it and where do I buy that. The paper seemed fine, though I prefer a thicker paper.
I haven’t done a video in months I’m in the works of doing a series of the hardest hitting KJVs. Hopefully I’ll be clear and have fun doing it. Blessings
Since I don't write in my BIBLE ..getting a wide margin..whether in Cambridge or Nelson ..ensures you get good margins and gutter and lots of white which enhances PRINT.
I love the red letter in the wide margin I I like 8. Font. No other Cambridge has such a really wonderful dictionary and so long of a Concordance I love the wide margin Concorde dictionary it's fabulous with the red letters for Jesus it just beautiful
It was a bit unclear as to what the first bible was exactly. Which version of Cambridge Concord? You skipped that. Was it red latter or what? I need a very clear identification of what the first one was.
Hello! I really like the brown imitation leather from TbS but i couldn’t find it on amazon.. do you have a link for this? I checked TBS site but i still can’t find it. Thank you!
Hi Joanne. Unfortunately, TBS no longer produces the Concord. It was replaced with the Westminster. It's possible they might have a few left. I recommend contacting them through this page to see: us.tbsbibles.org/general/?type=contact
Only Holman personal SIZE large PRINT comes close to CONCORD in other VERSIONS. CSB NKJV KJV ESV by crossway in 12 point PERSONAL SIZE is great. Only NASB NOT in this format currently. BUT WILL BE IN SPRING. 2022. YOU CAN GET A NASB 2020 IN 13.5 FONT. BLACK LETTER VERY NICE.
Went for the thumb index and love it! I think im the only person who really doesn't like the art-gilt on bibles, much prefer gold or silver; I find the red/salmon distracting
The concord looks to have a great size font for reading also..i was debating the turquoise because i love that old type setting.. Are the type the same in the turquoise and concord? I really like to see the size of the concord over the turquoise
Hi Sylvia. They use different typeface designs. I like both fonts, but I prefer the overall size of the Concord. You can see them compared in my Turquoise review: biblebuyingguide.com/cambridge-turquoise/
That Bible looks amazing! Thinking of buying one, will cost me a pretty penny, but it will be worth it i think. Edit: Ordered one today, the Calf Split one with thumb index. :)
Hello, Is there any difference in the Bible’s in the dark boxes vs the older ones in the white and blue boxes? You mentioned newer maps but any other differences that would make an older Cambridge a better Bible? I ask because I see both for sale online.
Sir can you tell me the meaning of Lucifer given in the Concise Bible Dictionary section of this Bible? Thank you so much for making this review ❤️. God's grace be upon you and your family ✝️
That's a tough one. Both are amazing and have different types of tools. I love the topical index of the Longprimer and I use it more for study and sermon prep than I do the dictionary of the Concord. I carry the Concord more because I love its overall size. I also like its bold reference system that keeps the text cleaner, and that it has italics for supplied words. I might prefer the Concord, but that could change tomorrow :-)
It's labeled an 8 point. It looks larger than most 8 point. It's $130 at evangelicalbible.com evangelicalbible.com/product/cambridge-kjv-concord-reference-black-calf-split-thumb-indexed/
It's the regular edition in either calf split or goatskin. Evangelical Bible has them: evangelicalbible.com/product-category/cambridge-bibles/kjv-2/concord-reference/
@@elliotttaber1396 the spelling matches the 1769 more than the PCE as far as I can tell. I'm not sure about punctuation. The punctuation doesn't match the New Cambridge Paragraph Bible. I like it for study.
Some people watch sport shows, I watch Bible reviews. An excellent and informative video. 👍
Thanks! I appreciate you watching!!
I have Cambridge in split calf..the CONCORD.. It is perfect. My goldilocks bible. But as my eyes grow older I like a bigger font as in the TURQUOISE. Or 11.5 POINT font in the preaching bible from Nelson.
My first wide margin bible was a Cambridge KJV Wide Margin in French Morocco. Regretfully I sold it about 6 years ago. But I have now ordered a new one in the goatskin. Cambridge makes exquisite bibles!
A 9 point font in the regular Cambridge is legible but when you get into the wide margins and other things and eight point is also READ able. Using Cambridge dark and bold FONT. And surrounded by classic thick white it IS just beautiful to look at.
I am trying to honour Cambridge for giving me over 50 years of good reading from my FIRST CONCORD..
CAMBRIDGE CONCORD was my first serious bible around 1969. Have not found one better since then.
The Cambridge Concord KJV Reference Goatskin Red-Letter Bible is my primary reading Bible. I also have one the Marbled Mahogany Calfskin--a beautiful full-yapp Bible. Love it!
The Concord is still one of my most-used Bibles. I almost bought the Marbled Mahogany Calfskin.
I do like the Cambridge layout .
I also wish they would make a New American Standard Bible in the two-column setting of The Quentel with references at the bottom.
it seems like the refs and notes would be legible in the Cambridge Bold font and it would be an excellent Bible..
they do have the NASB in a Clarion collection.
I do like that the New King James Version is an update of the King James version which was changed only in 1769.. officially the new King James version was changed in about 1984 ..
the way it has been adjusted for modern reading in English is very excellent and I think their footnotes and references are as good as they get.
I agree. The NKJV's notes are excellent. It's a very good update for the KJV. I highly recommend the NKJV.
You are absolutely misinformed and wrong, to say the least.
I have a TBS Classic Reference Bible, which is substantially the same as the Personal Concord. I've had it for a few years and have used it a lot, but it still won't lay flat. I don't think they ever break in, I've got Bibles that are much newer and are fully broken in after less use. Still a perfect Bible for taking to church for me. I love that Cambridge used the same text block for all these editions - I plan to buy a wide margin soon to supplement my personal sized, and maybe a normal Concord at some point in the future.
BOTH the CONCORD and CONCORD wide margin say 8/9 FONT. At beginning. I think it must be 9 POINT for CONCORD and 8 POINT for CONCORD wide margin.
32 GSM on the first one. Great review! Cambridge is an excellent Bible! Thanks for the review.
Thanks!
The Cambridge in leather and calf split lays much flatter at the beginning of the Bible than the expensive one you showed that just wouldn't lay flat with the edge lined problem in the goatskin.
CONCORD. I got my first in about 1969 and still have IT. And a new one. Plus many other Cambridge bibles.
I am enjoying your reviews, they’re very helpful. My first Bible was a Cambridge hand size. The. For my whole adult life I’ve been using and teaching out of a KJV Scofield. As you know when you use a Bible for that long you remember verses are on the page, column, and position in the column. So handy for counseling. Recently I we moved to NKJV for the Church. I spent a long time trying to find a Bible I am comfortable teaching out of. I still haven’t settled. I have a couple of questions for you. First, do you know if Pastors teach out of paragraph form Bibles? It seems to me it would be difficult and I don’t want to add a distraction if I’m pausing to find my verse. Second, I love the size of this concord, does Cambridge make a NKJV in a similar size?
Thank you!
I do know of several Pastors that teach from paragraph editions. I've seen several of the big-names carry a Clarion. I've used a Clarion a lot myself and I know others that do too. The cross-references are sometimes next to the verses they go with, and that helps make them easier to find.
I love the Concord too. Unfortunately, Cambridge doesn't have anything close to this in the NKJV.
Bible Buying Guide do you believe the Godhead.
I am happy that Cambridge never decided to go to China to make their Bibles .
I really like their Bibles and have most all of them except the very small ones and also like the fact that I understand that the text from the King James version which they use is the most reliable of all the King James version text.
so I am partial to them and to that translation but also like the new King James The New American Standard Bible 95 and also the English Standard Version ESV when I can get it in a good size print and book like I did recently on the ESV about 8 and 1/2 by 5 and 1/2 by 1 and 1/2 width. 12 POINT FONT
Great review - the handsized imitation Concord c$35 is an awesome Bible. It has all the same features as the standard Concord (but NOT the wm - that has different features because it has a mass of indexed writing paper but lacks the bible dictionary)
I've got compact Concord and absolutely love it. I will get the calfsplit once I wear out mine from use. The concord helped me dive deeper into the KJV
Nice review! I absolutely love my Cambridge Concord KJV Reference Goatskin Red-Letter Bible.
Thanks!
Thank you for an honest review, the second to the last Bible is something I can be interested on, the font and ink is fine for my personal preference, I like the many blank notebooks it has to make my notes. Wondering what model is that and how much is it and where do I buy that. The paper seemed fine, though I prefer a thicker paper.
I haven’t done a video in months I’m in the works of doing a series of the hardest hitting KJVs. Hopefully I’ll be clear and have fun doing it. Blessings
Since I don't write in my BIBLE ..getting a wide margin..whether in Cambridge or Nelson ..ensures you get good margins and gutter and lots of white which enhances PRINT.
I did not realise how nice the WM was. I think with dark FONT and white space. I will be able to read it. Thanks.
Thank you I'm going to order the thumb index one! It looks amazing!
Me too !
Would you kindly post the ISBN and the product code of the tan bible? Thank you!! Great video!
Another amazing comparison brother. I want an NKJV but those Concord WM are nice. 😊 thanks for a great review.
Thanks!
I love the red letter in the wide margin I I like 8. Font. No other Cambridge has such a really wonderful dictionary and so long of a Concordance I love the wide margin Concorde dictionary it's fabulous with the red letters for Jesus it just beautiful
Amen Brother.
It is like a study BIBLE in a smaller SIZE..excellent.
If you combine quality And availability
..CAMBRIDGE is hard to beat.
Especially with calfskin and calfsplit. Being cheaper and better in some cases.
It was a bit unclear as to what the first bible was exactly. Which version of Cambridge Concord? You skipped that. Was it red latter or what? I need a very clear identification of what the first one was.
The first one was the calf-split in red-letter.
Hello! I really like the brown imitation leather from TbS but i couldn’t find it on amazon.. do you have a link for this? I checked TBS site but i still can’t find it. Thank you!
Hi Joanne. Unfortunately, TBS no longer produces the Concord. It was replaced with the Westminster. It's possible they might have a few left. I recommend contacting them through this page to see: us.tbsbibles.org/general/?type=contact
@@BibleBuyingGuide wow thank you so much for this info!! ❤️
Only Holman personal SIZE large PRINT comes close to CONCORD in other VERSIONS.
CSB
NKJV
KJV
ESV by crossway in 12 point PERSONAL SIZE is great. Only NASB NOT in this format currently. BUT WILL BE IN SPRING. 2022. YOU CAN GET A NASB 2020 IN 13.5 FONT. BLACK LETTER VERY NICE.
I like RED letter done right. Like Cambridge.
CONCORD IS MY FAVOURITE.
I love the Concord.
Went for the thumb index and love it! I think im the only person who really doesn't like the art-gilt on bibles, much prefer gold or silver; I find the red/salmon distracting
Awesome! I prefer regular gold or silver myself. The art-gilt doesn't last long and it makes me too careful.
@@BibleBuyingGuide god bless you brother
The concord looks to have a great size font for reading also..i was debating the turquoise because i love that old type setting.. Are the type the same in the turquoise and concord? I really like to see the size of the concord over the turquoise
Hi Sylvia. They use different typeface designs. I like both fonts, but I prefer the overall size of the Concord. You can see them compared in my Turquoise review: biblebuyingguide.com/cambridge-turquoise/
Thanks Randy ...
You're welcome!!
have you got a link for the brown bible in leather like
Unfortunately, that one's no longer available.
That Bible looks amazing! Thinking of buying one, will cost me a pretty penny, but it will be worth it i think. Edit: Ordered one today, the Calf Split one with thumb index. :)
Amen
A great choice. I have calfsplit and thumb index. Beautiful BIBLE.
Hello,
Is there any difference in the Bible’s in the dark boxes vs the older ones in the white and blue boxes? You mentioned newer maps but any other differences that would make an older Cambridge a better Bible? I ask because I see both for sale online.
Hi. Most likely, they're the same for everything else.
What is the exact model of the first bible you reviewed in this video?
Concord calf split skin?
KJ563:XRI
BOTH the CONCORD and wide margin ARE very readable with the dark and semi bold. PRINT.
I wonder if CBP do not do CONCORD done in 50s but do TURQUOISE and CAMEO done in 20s is because 20s is out of copyright.?
You are correct.
Is there such a thing as a Clarion (or other modern serif) KJV w/apocrypha w/center references (or on the side)?
Not that I'm aware of.
@@BibleBuyingGuide Bummer. Thanks for the help, tho!
Sir can you tell me the meaning of Lucifer given in the Concise Bible Dictionary section of this Bible? Thank you so much for making this review ❤️. God's grace be upon you and your family ✝️
It says it's symbolic of the king of Babylon.
@@BibleBuyingGuide Thank you so much Sir ❤️. Does it say anything about "morning star" or "DayStar"?
@@ayonmaity6150 It shows the translation as lightbringer.
@@BibleBuyingGuide Thank you so much Sir ❤️❤️❤️
Yeah, keep in mind the Concord's dictionary definitely has an Anglican bent, so if you're not from an Anglican tradition...
Between the R.L. Allan Longprimer and the Cambridge Concord what would you prefer for overall use?
That's a tough one. Both are amazing and have different types of tools. I love the topical index of the Longprimer and I use it more for study and sermon prep than I do the dictionary of the Concord. I carry the Concord more because I love its overall size. I also like its bold reference system that keeps the text cleaner, and that it has italics for supplied words. I might prefer the Concord, but that could change tomorrow :-)
Bible Buying Guide Thanks for the response I think I may just go for it 👍
Bible Buying Guide Just got the concord today and it really is a very well rounded Bible! Thanks for the review it really helped to make the decision.
@@joelfields9807 Thanks! I'm glad you like it!
What is font size and price of first one reviewed.?
It's labeled an 8 point. It looks larger than most 8 point. It's $130 at evangelicalbible.com evangelicalbible.com/product/cambridge-kjv-concord-reference-black-calf-split-thumb-indexed/
@@BibleBuyingGuide THANKS Randy..
Thanx brother
Please help.
CONCORD is perfect SIZE AND print SIZE. In KJV PRINT from CAMBRIDGE.
Beautiful Bible 😍
Excellent!
Thanks!
Which one was the 9 point one and where can I buy it?
It's the regular edition in either calf split or goatskin. Evangelical Bible has them: evangelicalbible.com/product-category/cambridge-bibles/kjv-2/concord-reference/
The page does say 8-point, but it looks the same size as other Bibles in 9-point. The wide margin looks 8 point.
@@BibleBuyingGuide Is this the same as the pure Cambridge addition where it has the punctuation corrected? And is this a good study bible?
@@elliotttaber1396 the spelling matches the 1769 more than the PCE as far as I can tell. I'm not sure about punctuation. The punctuation doesn't match the New Cambridge Paragraph Bible. I like it for study.
@@BibleBuyingGuide Is there a difference between the Camberage and pure Camberage?
All I have to say is that the KJV is the only true version of God's word.
Large print thank