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Comparison Chart of English Bible Translations showing style or type of translation and readibility or grade level. Also notes if apocrypha is available or if using gender neutral language. Bible translations in a spectrum from thought for thought, to word for word and paraphrase.
23 wrz 2024 · In this article, we will compare various Bible translations to help inform your choice. They will be compared in these seven categories: (1) translation philosophy, (2) reading level, (3) notable features, (4) origin, (5) manuscript tradition, (6) most popular Study Bible, and (7) translators.
English Bible translations vary widely on reading level, with some produced specifically for those who do not speak English as a first language (e.g., Good News Translation, originally published in 1966).
21 cze 2016 · With so many English Bible translations available, it can be difficult to pinpoint which Bible might be the best for your—or your child’s—reading and comprehension level. [For more information, see About Translations in the Bible Gateway Store]
These grade levels above are offered as general guidelines, and wherever possible, are taken from information provided by the publishers of the various translations, or the generally accepted grade level or range of grade levels.
Emphasis is on reproducing the modern English equivalent of the ancient words, with tendency to use same word order as the ancient language. Dynamic equivalence:
The below list offers detailed information about thirteen Bible translations. Each listing begins with the name of the particular version of Scripture being reviewed. Each Bible also has, in parenthesis, the date it was published and the abbreviation commonly used for it.
