Niv bible translation process biblica the international bible. The bible gender inclusive translations todays new international version. At biblica, we believe that with god, all things are possible. This bilingual bible contains a sidebyside treatment of the english new international version niv and spanish nueva version internacional nvi translations.
I have been a gideon for more than 40 years so i can give part of the answer. For more information on the different bible translations, view our bible translation guide. What we are is plain to god, and i hope it is also plain to your conscience. According to the christian booksellers association, which tracks sales of bibles throughout the united states, the bestselling english versions from the 1980s to today have been the king james, the.
Every word choice, every update, every decision made in the new international version is subject to a rigorous translation. Is todays new international version or the tniv a good bible. An orthodox look at english translations of the bible. Search and read bible verses using the popular new international version niv translation.
New international version 1984 version a man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. One hundred translators working in teams which checked and rechecked each others work produced the new international version n iv of 1978. About the niv bible translation new international version. It was not a revision of any previously existing version, but an entirely new translation in idiomatic twentiethcentury english. Two years ago, the niv new international version 2011 was released as the successor to the niv 1984 and tniv todays niv translations. The new international version niv is an english translation of the bible first published in 1978 by biblica the niv was.
Usccb approved translations of the sacred scriptures for private use and study by catholics. The new international version of the bible is widely used by evangelical christians of all ages. The new international version of the bible, or niv, was first published in 1978. New international version niv the new international version niv is considered a dynamic, thoughtforthought translation that took ten years to complete and involved a team of over 100 scholars.
The new international version niv was a produced by a committee of scholars associated with various evangelical churches in america, who began work on the version in 1965. The new international version niv is an english translation of the bible first published in 1978 by biblica the niv. It was first published in 1978 and aimed to translate the bible in broadly understood modern english. Poor and misleading translation in the new international version. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 944 pages and is available in paperback format. The niv bible was produced by more than one hundred scholars working from the best available hebrew, aramaic, and greek texts. 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. Asked in the bible, bible statistics and history, new testament what is the niv version of the. Nivnew international version bible translations bibles. The translation process was long, thoughtful, and in.
The niv is the most popular translation today because it remains faithful to the original scriptures while being easy for people to understand. Information about the reading level of various bible translations. Gender inclusive translations todays new international. Jun 18, 2018 the new international version or niv is truly a poor translation. New international version niv download the free bible. The 1983 code of canon law entrusts to the apostolic see and the episcopal conferences the authority to approve translations of the sacred scriptures in the latin catholic church c. It is highly respected as the most literal english translation of the bible. It is of great concern to me how many christians, church leaders, ministers, and pastors are indifferent to this issue. The new international version niv is an english translation of the bible first published in 1978 by biblica formerly the international bible society. Contemporary english version new testament, first edition, american bible society. The exceptions are of course the king james version along with various revised editions of the king james which are not really new translations but simply attempts to update the english of the kjv, the new king james version which really is a new translation, although it makes an attempt to maintain some continuity with the original king. Which are the most popular english translations today.
About the niv bible translation biblica the international bible. Some would even recommend niv as their main bible translation. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Gender inclusive translations todays new international version. New international version history the new international version niv was conceived in 1965 when, after several years of study by committees from the christian reformed church and the national association of evangelicals, a transdenominational and international group of scholars met at palos heights, illinois, and agreed on the need. And the same scenario is probably true for the many other new versions.
The new king james version is not nearly as full of errors as many other new translations. Audiobible niv 41 mark dramatized new international. Bibilia takatifu 2014 new international readers version new international version new international version anglicised nkanda wu moyo, nguizani yimona ayi minkunga nkwa. Revised from the authorized version with the aid of other translations and made conformable to the greek text of. I dont know what the current international policy is, but here in south africa we currently distribute the esv english standard version. Audiobible niv dramatized new international version high quality complete. Who owns the new international version of the bible. Jul 18, 2009 the new international version of the bible niv and the new king james version of the bible nkjv. T here are many different translations of the bible out there, so what about the todays new international version or the tniv best translations. Biblica is the translation sponsor of the new international version bible. On the top of our list of the most popular best selling bible translations in 2018 is new international version niv. Contemporary english version book of psalms, american bible society. Biblica is the worldwide publisher and translation sponsor of the new international version one of the most widely read contemporary english versions of the.
New international version spanish and english edition biblica, on. Due to current volume, some online orders are delayed. Conversely, translations that are more prone to treason should be read less, and perhaps only used as comparison bibles. Translations of the bible barnes bible charts the new international version best known as the niv version was begun in 1965 committees from the christian reformed church and. In the preface of the new international version of the bible you will read how over 100 scholars joined forces to bring us this new version. New international version 2011 version one who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than. The new international version of the bible niv and the new king james version of the bible nkjv. Every word choice, every update, every decision made in the new international version is subject to a rigorous translation process, designed to protect the niv. All of these manuscripts were thoroughly read, translated and brought into modern english. Is todays new international version or the tniv a good.
Featuring the accurate, readable, and clear new international version niv translation, the niv artisan collection bible for girls provides unique spaces to reflect on gods word through writing, drawing, doodling or any other way an artsy girl chooses to connect deeper with scripture. Bible versions and translations online bible study tools. With the exception of the classic king james version, all of the popular translations featured in the contemporary parallel new testament were published within the last quartercentury. The new international version niv is the most widely read bible translation in contemporary english. In 1967, the new york bible society now biblica generously undertook the financial sponsorship of creating a contemporary english translation of the bible. New international version bible goes genderneutral in latest. Since then, it has become one of the most popular english bible translations, and. What major translations of the bible are in the public domain.
The niv was published to meet the need for a modern translation done by bible scholars using the earliest, highest quality manuscripts available. Niv bible new international version the niv bible translation. Tniv todays new international version nt 2001, ot 2005 ncv new century version. Mar 18, 2011 the 2011 new international version bible is raising eyebrows in the religious community as it features more genderneutral pronouns instead of the classic he or him references, the associated. New king james version, new international version, todays new international version, new living translation, english standard version, holman christian standard bible, new century version, the message main bs 2095. The new international version follows in the same tradition as the king james version, although it is tailormade for the way english is spoken around the world today. The new international version niv is a completely original translation of the bible developed by more than one hundred scholars working from the best available. The niv bible is the worlds bestselling modern english bible translation. The main characters of this religion, christian story are. If you compare the king james and new king james versions with the newer translations e. Take notes online, highlight verses and save notes. Im serious you would be surprised at the huge volume of information thats available regarding the theories of translation, the history of different bible versions, the theological ramifications of having separate versions of gods word available for public consumption, and much more. New international version niv download the free bible app.
New international version bible goes genderneutral in. The new international version niv a history and evaluation. The new international version of the bible and issues of. I was viewing your site on the net, and the question came as to why you would use a translation which has been tampered with and seems to be corrupt, leaving out complete verses and part of verses. New international version history the new international version niv was conceived in 1965 when, after several years of study by committees from the christian reformed church and the national association of evangelicals, a transdenominational and international group of scholars met at palos heights, illinois, and agreed on the. Since its initial publication in 1978, the niv has become one of the most trusted modern bible translations in the world. The new international version niv is a completely original translation of the bible developed by more than one hundred scholars working from the best available hebrew, aramaic, and greek texts. This edition is the first to include both the new international version and the new king james version texts in parallel, making it especially noteworthy. When comparing translations for a bible verse, users can read the wellknown translations including new international version, king james bible, the message, revised standard version, and english standard version, as well as more than 30 additional translations.
The niv offers a balance between a wordforword and thoughtforthought translation and is considered by many as a highly accurate and smoothreading version of the bible in modern english. Niv the womans study bible, imitation leather, blue and. When the original bible documents first emerged, they captured exactly what god wanted to say in the language. The new international version niv is an original translation of the bible developed by over a hundred scholars working from the best available hebrew. The new international version niv is a completely original translation of the bible developed by more than one hundred scholars working from. Revised from the authorized version with the aid of other translations and. As is true of any translation or version, the niv has many strengths and weaknesses. New international versionanglicised 2011 nivuk price. Translations of the bible barnes bible charts the new international version best known as the niv version was begun in 1965 committees from the christian reformed church and the national association of. Biblica is the worldwide publisher and translation sponsor of the new international version one of the most widely read contemporary english versions of the bible. I cannot legally post copies of the entire new international version of the holy bible on my web site in a downloadable, searchable, and readily copyable format without the permission of the international bible society and zondervan owner. In addition to those two translations, any bible version with a new in its title is guaranteed to be a less accurate translation than the kjv.
Among such dynamic translations we may list the new international version, the jerusalem bible, the new jerusalem bible, the new english version and the revised english version. It takes away key truths from the bible and casts doubts in the mind of readers. Compare bible verses in all translations bible study tools. Niv new international version 1984 tniv todays new international version nt 2001, ot. Some of the best translations of the bible that i know of are the new king james version, the english standard version esv, the nasb north american standard bible, but now the tniv or todays new international version is out. Prologue the revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. These translations read easily, and hence may be useful in studying narrative portions of the bible, such as exodus, samuel, kings and chronicles, but they are. Which translation of the bible does the gideons international. Of equal importance was that the bible be expressed in broadly understood modern english. The new international version and the new world translation seem to be almost identical in this respect. Notes from the committee on bible translation what is the new international version. Joseph catholic edition, catholic book publishing company.
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