Legacy Standard Bible revisions

 The Legacy Standard Bible (LSB) will undergo some revision.  Read the changes here:  https://lsbible.org/text-revisions-to-the-lsb-translation/

The KJV Update Project

This effort to produce an updated KJV called The KJV Update Project started in April of 2019.

From the website:

The Holy Scriptures Bible Society is conducting this project to faithfully and definitively update the old language of the King James Version (KJV) of the Holy Bible. The purpose of the project is to help readers and hearers of the KJV better understand the word of God. As it is written, “So likewise ye, except ye utter by the tongue words easy to be understood, how shall it be known what is spoken? for ye shall speak into the air.” (1 Corinthians 14:9) Imagine a genuine KJV 2022; that should paint a good picture of the vision for this work. A modern KJV that keeps the same meaning as the original would be an enormous blessing for millions of people. This includes retaining the distinction between singular and plural pronouns that is present in the KJV and important for many of its readers. For students of God’s word who primarily use a different translation, this work may prove to be a useful study resource. The project is to update antiquated language, including outdated vocabulary, spelling, grammar, verb endings, and punctuation. To date, a satisfactory and definitive KJV update has not been found to exist.  The New King James Version is not a strict update of the KJV, for it was re-translated from the original languages and significantly differs in meaning from the KJV in places. 

Word Come Alive

Here is a new version in the works: Word Come Alive. The Gospel of John, Chaper 1 is available for reading online. The website states:

‘Word Come Alive’ is an expanded translation (paraphrase) of the New Testament of the Bible by respected editor Martin Manser. It supplies linking phrases and background information in italics within the text to help make its message more immediately understandable It aims to express the sense of the original in contemporary, natural English and to have a powerful effect on readers, with a fresh, incisive quality that will make readers sit up and think.

Thank you to B.B. for this version!

Feminine Translation Version

Joshua sent me this notice. This is the "Feminine Translation Version." On the website it states "The Holy Bible Feminine Translation Version is about God named YHWH and the Holy Spirit Mother in heaven of the Son of God." The FTV is based on the American Standard Version. You may learn more about this work here: https://ftvbible.com/.

New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition

The New Revised Standard Version has been updated. Neil Short has an excellent article on his blog. Update: a sampler of the new revision is available here.

King James Version - Patriarchal Text

I just had an email about a version I hadn't noticed before (Thanks, Joshua!). It is called the King James Version - Patriarchal Text. The New Testament is available here in PDF format. It is the work of David Hawthorne.

First Nations Version

I just heard about this new work: The First Nations Version.

 

From their website: 

First Nations Version of the New Testament is a new translation, attempting to capture the simplicity, clarity, and beauty of our Native storytellers in English while remaining faithful to the original language of the New Testament.

 

The entire New Testament is expected on August 3rd, 2021.  Part of the New Testament is available as a free download or for purchase on Amazon. The description on Amazon is as follows:

The First Nations Version was first envisioned by the author Terry M. Wildman and with the help of OneBook.ca and Wycliffe Associates has expanded into a collaborative effort that includes First Nations/Native Americans from over 25 tribes. This book is the introductory publication of the First Nations Version of the New Testament. A translation in English by First Nations/Native Americans, for First Nations/Native Americans. This project was birthed out of a desire to provide an English Bible that connects, in a culturally sensitive way, the traditional heart languages of the over six million English-speaking First Nations people of North America. The First Nations Version Translation Council has been selected from a cross-section of Native North Americans-elders, pastors, young adults and men and women from differing tribes and diverse geographic locations. This council also represents a diversity of church and denominational traditions to minimize bias. For more information visit firstnationsversion.com.

 

 

2019 King James Version

 This one is a revision of the King James Version done by a Christian Scientist.  It isn't clear who did the revision, only that it was a "Christian Scientist who is also a Bible scholar."

 There is a comparison of the 1769 King James Bible and the 2019 revision here.  There are also samples of the revision here.

 In it the writer says this about inclusive language in the 2019 revision:

Following the lead of many recent mainstream translations, the 2019 KJV is dedicated to the use of inclusive language, with the intention to avoid usage so common in previous centuries which appears to exclude women by the constant use of the word “man” where more modern writers would use “person” or “one.”

While updating language, punctuation and spelling this is not intended to replace the 1769 King James Bible:

The 2019 version in this column builds on the inspiration of the 1769 KJV of the Bible.  The 2019 KJV updates the vocabulary, punctuation, and spelling of words in the 1769 KJV, adds quotation marks, and capitalizes pronominal references to God the Father consistent with Mary Baker Eddy’s system of capitalization.  When it is not certain whether a pronoun refers to God, the pronoun was not capitalized.

The 2019 KJV demonstrates that it would be possible to publish a KJV with limited updating which retains the majesty, power, and above all spirituality of the beloved 1769 KJV.  To produce a modified KJV retaining these characteristics, as well as the theology of the 1769 KJV to a great extent, has been the goal of those who have labored to bring forth the 2019 KJV.

This Bible is not intended as a replacement for the 1769 KJV.  Rather it is being presented to demonstrate the feasibility of producing an updated alternative to the 1769 KJV.

 

 

Legacy Standard Bible

Dr. John MacArthur and the Master's University are working on an update to the 1995 New American Standard Bible. It will be called the Legacy Standard Bible.

 

There is an article about the thinking behind this work on the Master's University Website.

There is also an interview with MacArthur on Youtube.

NASB 2020 is Available

 Lockman Foundation's update to the New American Standard Bible is now available.  Visit their online store for copies.

Updated American Standard Version

Work on the Updated American Standard Version has been proceeding quickly. They expect to finish the New Testament by this Friday. The Old Testament is expected to be finished in March. They are adding books of the updated Bible to the Christian Publishing House Blog.  For more information and online reading of the completed portions you may also visit the UASV website.

NASB 2020

 The New American Standard Version is currently undergoing an update.  Zondervan has a bit of information about it on their website.