esv introductory video

Modern Bible translations abound. Several years ago the KJV was surpassed by the New International Version (NIV) in Bible sales. During the mid-1990s I read the NIV for a short period of time, and it was a disappointment. Without detailing the linguistic processes supporting this version, it will suffice to say that the NIV is not a translation. It more closely resembles a paraphrase; the 'translators' relied upon a method called dynamic equivalence when producing this version. In other words, they attempted to communicate the intentions of the biblical authors rather than faithfully translate each word.

We are convinced that each and every word of Scripture is inerrant and must be translated as such with integrity. The English Standard Version translation team relied upon an essentially literal approach because of the conviction that every word is inspired by God. More than sixty leading scholars pored over every word and phrase to achieve the unique accuracy, excellence, and beauty of the ESV Bible.

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