Characteristics of Major Bible Versions

Characteristics of Major Bible Versions Version Year Published Characteristics Grade Level GN? Apoc? KJV King James Version 1611 1861* 1932* 1962* • This is the most popular and widely used English Bible ever published. • The translators utilized a “literal” (formal equivalent) approach. • It has undergone three revisions and many changes since it was originally published in 1611. • The KJV is a revision of the Bishop’s Bible (1568), which was a revision of the Great Bible (1539). • Sentence structure, expressions, and vocabulary represent Elizabethan-era English, making it difficult for many to understand today. • The KJV uses a different manuscript