This is what I have been trying to say. Translation is a process in which fallible men study and read scripture in one language and then make a choice on how the word should be translated to another language in the context of the passage. It's not a clear cut method in which words can be translated in only one way. People who believe that the KJV or any version for that matter, is the only accurate version is seriously misguided. They are simply guilty of believing the version that best supports how they think certain words should be translated.It's Hebrew and according to their language ra' can mean either, it depends what context it is being used.
I don't believe God creates evil but He does as you say control all things. I do believe in the context of this passage it says He creates peace and calamity. But you say God does not create evil, if you read what you said is the perfect preserved Word of God it says, "I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these things". There is no getting around this, the KJV says God creates Evil. This is wrong...The KJV is wrong here. Just like the NIV translated certain passages wrongly so is the KJV in this passage.I do understand what you are trying to say here God does not create evil (unless you're an extreme calvinist) but He is in control of all things it is He and He alone who rules His creation according to His will not that of false gods.
Evil and Calamity ARE NOT THE SAME THINGS. Take for example the saying "Yeah, right". It can mean, "yes I agree" or "I don't agree". Depending on how it's said and the context of how it's used it can mean completely opposite things. The two possible meaning are not even similar.
The point biblebeliever, beefchuck, and you is that the KJV is the only accurate infallible english translation. One reason is that it has been said that it doesn't contradict itself and no one can find error in it like they can with new translations. But this is one place atheists have found error by using the KJV but not new translations. They use only the KJV when quoting this verse because it clearly says GOD CREATES EVIL.Those atheists and christian scolars can argur til the cows come home but this is what I believe God is trying to get across here.
As I have been saying, all translations have errors and misunderstanding because word meaning change over time, they are translated by fallible men, and we see thing from different points of view.