Many Muslims claim that the Bible is corrupted and so can’t be trusted. So, is it possible that the Bible can be corrupted? Let’s see how many Bibles there are:
- Translations: These are various versions translated from the original manuscripts, such as the King James Version (KJV), New International Version (NIV), and English Standard Version (ESV);
- Paraphrases: These revisions aim to make the text more accessible, such as The Message;
- Study Bibles: These include commentary and insights alongside the scripture, such as the Life Application Study Bible;
- Children’s Bibles: Simplified versions meant for young readers.
According to recent estimates, there are over 7 billion copies of the Bible circulating around the globe.
Quantifying the Number of Bible Editions
- Approximately 900 complete translations exist, with hundreds more partial translations;
- Over 2,500 languages boast translated versions of the Bible.
So to change or “corrupt” the Bible, you’ll have to:
- Edit over 7 billion physical copies;
- Edit millions of digital copies;
- Modify thousands of translations to ensure linguistic and theological consistency;
- Convince or override every publisher, religious authority, and software platform that hosts Bible content.
Could Superman do this? Superman is imaginary, a comic book character. Let’s imagine he suddenly becomes real, evil and wants every Earthling to worship him:
- Speed vs. Scale: Sure, he can fly fast—but there are billions of copies scattered across homes, churches, libraries, hotels, and digital platforms. Even with super speed, that’s a logistical nightmare;
- Translation Trouble: Superman might be multilingual, but 2,500+ languages? He’d need a super-powered linguistics AI sidekick just to keep up;
- Digital Encryption: Many Bibles are stored in encrypted apps and cloud services. Superman’s x-ray vision won’t help him hack into Amazon’s servers or Bible Gateway’s databases;
- Theological Resistance: Even if he could change the text, imagine the global theological debates that would erupt. Superman might be strong, but he’s not ready for a billion angry theologians.
So who could pull off this caper?
- Doctor Strange (or similarly powerful mage or witch) (rewriting reality with a spell);
- Q from Star Trek (snapping his fingers across dimensions);
- Or GOD (who wouldn’t) or Allah, who’s an idol and who’s representative, Muhammad, confirms the Bible.
So the Bible? It’s not corrupt. Claiming that the Bible is corrupt is essentially denying the Bible and the Koran.
Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.
NIV Matthew 24:35
I was with the Negus when his son recited a verse of the Gospel. So I laughed. Thereupon, he said: “Do you laugh at the word of Allah, the Exalted?”
Sunan Abi Dawud 4736
Indeed, We sent down the Torah, in which was guidance and light. The prophets who submitted [to Allāh] judged by it for the Jews, as did the rabbis and scholars by that with which they were entrusted of the Scripture of Allāh, and they were witnesses thereto. So do not fear the people but fear Me, and do not exchange My verses for a small price [i.e., worldly gain]. And whoever does not judge by what Allāh has revealed – then it is those who are the disbelievers.
Koran 5:44
And We sent, following in their footsteps, Jesus, the son of Mary, confirming that which came before him in the Torah; and We gave him the Gospel, in which was guidance and light and confirming that which preceded it of the Torah as guidance and instruction for the righteous.
Koran 5:46
And let the People of the Gospel judge by what Allāh has revealed therein. And whoever does not judge by what Allāh has revealed – then it is those who are the defiantly disobedient.
Koran 5:47
The Muslim claim of corruption is impossible and so false.
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Koran Contradiction 