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The ISV® is
international
You won’t find slang, national
colloquialisms, or confusing regionalisms. Readers whose English is their
second language will love the ISV®'s elegant style and composition.
The ISV® is
standard
It’s perfect for use in public worship services and for private Bible
studies.
The ISV® is
readable
Passages flow smoothly in clear, natural English.
The ISV® is
accurate
It's quite possibly the most
insightful version of the Bible you’ll ever read.
The ISV® is
distinctive
Subtle nuances of the original
languages stand out with a crystal clarity that will astonish you. For
example, poetic
passages such as Philippians 2:6-11 and Titus 3:4-7 have been
painstakingly crafted as true poems. The result: you can actually feel the
undistorted sense of the original literary form insightfully rendered in
clear English.
The ISV® is
original
No mere
revision of a once useful, but now outdated translation,
it’s no mere paraphrase, either.
The ISV® is
new
Unlike
so many of those other English language Bible translations that employ the word "NEW" in their titles—but
they've really been on the market for decades or
more—the
ISV® is totally new. It comes to you directly from the original
languages of the Bible.
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The ISV® is
contemporary
It conveys the thoughts, intents, and words of the original text of the
Bible in language you and your children can understand, appreciate, and
apply to your life today.
The ISV® is
trustworthy
World-class translators
and
consulting scholars
are clearly
identified by name and by their credentials. So you know that the original
intent of the authors of Scripture has been rendered with integrity and
faithfulness.
The ISV® is
insightful
Thousands of detailed footnotes provide comprehensive
insights into the meaning and background of the Biblical text.
Notes on latest Dead Sea Scroll discoveries are even included!
The ISV® is
intergenerational
It’s the first Bible translation specifically
crafted for our
computer-literate generations.
The ISV® is
cutting-edge
It’s the first and only translation of the Bible ever produced with
version numbers
in both printed and software editions. Yes, you can be confident that you
have in your hands the
most readable and accurate Bible translation ever produced.
The ISV® is
free in electronic
editions
The latest electronic
edition of the ISV can be downloaded free of charge,
so your cost to study the Word of God remains low. You pay only
for printed copies.
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