King James Version

Type

Word for Word (Literal)

Date

1769

The 1769 King James Version (KJV) comes from the original 1611 King James Bible. While King James translations are known for their word-for-word accuracy, they are also considered literary works. The distinctive sound of these Bible translations isn’t solely due to their connection to an outdated language; it was intentionally crafted. King James and his team aimed for this translation of the Bible to stand out as a literary masterpiece, in addition to being the most accurate English translation.