Ok...this post is actually from my husband whom is sitting next to me quoting....so here goes. In regards to the Bible...

"As far as copying word for word mistakes are always made no matter how close you follow...

And the Bible wasn't originally written in Hebrew so mistakes may have been made in the ORIGINAL translation even if they were not made in your example of precise copying.

Sometimes "mistakes" are not only made but encouraged or overlooked if it fits a particular need at a particular time."

My husband is not only Jewish but has spent many many years studying ancient religons and has an extensive Bible collection. And guess what....they all don't match! *LOL*