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The Holy Bible: Literal Standard Version (LSV), 2020
A MODERN, CONCORDANT, AND ACCURATE ENGLISH TRANSLATION OF THE HOLY SCRIPTURES USING CONSISTENT PRINCIPLES OF FORMAL EQUIVALENCE.
The hardcover Revised Edition of the Literal Standard Version (LSV), released in 2026, now features complete plural second-person pronoun markings in both Old and New Testaments, enhanced, line-matched typeface, handsome matte finish with thick, premium pages, plus scan-to-watch videos and audiobook. Complete chapter and verse numbering with book headers and page numbers on every page for easy navigation, and elegant 10-point serif is used throughout. The LSV is published by Covenant Press, the publishing arm of the Covenant Christian Coalition.
A modern, literal, word-for-word (formal equivalence) English translation of the Holy Scriptures utilizing English word rearrangement when necessitated for readability. The LSV is the most literal translation of The Holy Bible, with significant improvement over previous literal translations, including Robert Young’s excellent Young’s Literal Translation.
Preservation of verb tenses wherever possible.
Utilization of the transliterated Tetragrammaton in the Old Testament. All uppercase LORD is used in the New Testament when a reference to YHWH is likely.
Removal of many Hebrew and Greek transliterations; remember, transliterations are generally not translations.
Unlike most translations, justified typographic alignment consistent with the style of the original Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek biblical autographs. The ancient caesura mark is used for easy readability of poetic literature such as the Psalms.
Inclusion of the verses found in older English translations such as the King James Version (KJV) that are not found in many modern translations; and inclusion of the alternative LXX Genesis chronology set next to the MT. These are contained within bolded double brackets for distinction.
Capitalized pronouns and other noun forms when referring to God, Christ, or the Holy Spirit. References to the Messenger of the LORD are also capitalized when the subject appears to be a clear reference to God or the Messiah (as found in translations such as the NKJV).
Marking of all plural second-person pronouns with the two-dot diacritic (not to be confused with the identical two-dot diacritics that signal a pronunciation change such as the diaeresis or the German umlaut).
The goal of any good translation is to produce a readable text that preserves the original autographic meaning and comes as close as possible to translating, word-for-word, manuscripts that accurately represent the original writings. It’s with this goal in mind that the Literal Standard Version (LSV) was written—a modern, yet literal English translation based upon the most prolific the Masoretic Text (MT) for the Old Testament and the Textus Receptus (TR) and Majority Text (M) for the New. However, in certain, specific instances other manuscript versions and text-types are used where the evidence seems incontrovertible (e.g., the LXX and DSS in the Hebrew and Aramaic; the Alexandrian in the Greek).
ANOTHER TRANSLATION, WHY?
There have been a slew of new English translations in the past half-century, which may cause some to wonder why the need for another. The translators agree with the premise that different translations can serve different demographics and different reading levels to maximize exposure to God’s Word. In this sense, the LSV is not a competitor to other excellent translations, but is a complimentary resource for deeper study. As the most literal modern English translation, the LSV is an excellent tool for scholars, researchers, and students of the Bible—essentially an interlinear in terms of word-for-word translation, but arranged with English sentence structure.
The hardcover Revised Edition of the Literal Standard Version (LSV), released in 2026, now features complete plural second-person pronoun markings in both Old and New Testaments, enhanced, line-matched typeface, handsome matte finish with thick, premium pages, plus scan-to-watch videos and audiobook. Complete chapter and verse numbering with book headers and page numbers on every page for easy navigation, and elegant 10-point serif is used throughout. The LSV is published by Covenant Press, the publishing arm of the Covenant Christian Coalition.
A modern, literal, word-for-word (formal equivalence) English translation of the Holy Scriptures utilizing English word rearrangement when necessitated for readability. The LSV is the most literal translation of The Holy Bible, with significant improvement over previous literal translations, including Robert Young’s excellent Young’s Literal Translation.
Preservation of verb tenses wherever possible.
Utilization of the transliterated Tetragrammaton in the Old Testament. All uppercase LORD is used in the New Testament when a reference to YHWH is likely.
Removal of many Hebrew and Greek transliterations; remember, transliterations are generally not translations.
Unlike most translations, justified typographic alignment consistent with the style of the original Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek biblical autographs. The ancient caesura mark is used for easy readability of poetic literature such as the Psalms.
Inclusion of the verses found in older English translations such as the King James Version (KJV) that are not found in many modern translations; and inclusion of the alternative LXX Genesis chronology set next to the MT. These are contained within bolded double brackets for distinction.
Capitalized pronouns and other noun forms when referring to God, Christ, or the Holy Spirit. References to the Messenger of the LORD are also capitalized when the subject appears to be a clear reference to God or the Messiah (as found in translations such as the NKJV).
Marking of all plural second-person pronouns with the two-dot diacritic (not to be confused with the identical two-dot diacritics that signal a pronunciation change such as the diaeresis or the German umlaut).
The goal of any good translation is to produce a readable text that preserves the original autographic meaning and comes as close as possible to translating, word-for-word, manuscripts that accurately represent the original writings. It’s with this goal in mind that the Literal Standard Version (LSV) was written—a modern, yet literal English translation based upon the most prolific the Masoretic Text (MT) for the Old Testament and the Textus Receptus (TR) and Majority Text (M) for the New. However, in certain, specific instances other manuscript versions and text-types are used where the evidence seems incontrovertible (e.g., the LXX and DSS in the Hebrew and Aramaic; the Alexandrian in the Greek).
ANOTHER TRANSLATION, WHY?
There have been a slew of new English translations in the past half-century, which may cause some to wonder why the need for another. The translators agree with the premise that different translations can serve different demographics and different reading levels to maximize exposure to God’s Word. In this sense, the LSV is not a competitor to other excellent translations, but is a complimentary resource for deeper study. As the most literal modern English translation, the LSV is an excellent tool for scholars, researchers, and students of the Bible—essentially an interlinear in terms of word-for-word translation, but arranged with English sentence structure.
549 pages, Hardcover
First published May 5, 2020
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November 7, 2022
If you're looking for the absolute most idiomatically literal English translation of the Bible this is definitely it. So those wanting something smooth and easy to read, this probably isn't for you and that's not what it was designed for. But for deep research and scholarship you can't go wrong with the LSV. Personally, I like to have both an easy-to-read (like the NIV) and also a word-for-word like the LSV for comparison. Highly recommended.
January 7, 2024
god is such a pick me like who writes a whole book about how good they are like miss girl settle down its not like u have a big cock u are a genderless character and i mean slay for that girlypop but rlly take it down a peg. im gay too jesus hit me up at bigbattybumbum@gmail.com jkjk dont stalk me lols
January 10, 2021
Excellent Literal Translation of the Holy Bible!
This version of the Holy Bible is great for those that are interested in linguistics, as the publisher provided literal translations, allowing the reader to have their own interpretations. Great use of English language grammar & vocabulary! A great read, especially during present day!
This version of the Holy Bible is great for those that are interested in linguistics, as the publisher provided literal translations, allowing the reader to have their own interpretations. Great use of English language grammar & vocabulary! A great read, especially during present day!
November 9, 2023
I'm going to stop pretending I'm going to actually read this cover to cover, but over the past year I'd say I knocked out probably around 70% of it, though not in order.
It improves on Young's literal translation, and I find myself going to this one over Youngs, but I still find interlinear bibles to be better. If they got this version into an interlinear I'd buy the physical book.
It improves on Young's literal translation, and I find myself going to this one over Youngs, but I still find interlinear bibles to be better. If they got this version into an interlinear I'd buy the physical book.
January 16, 2021
I've read enough. So hard to read. Makes Bible reading a chore when it should be a delight. I think it has a marginal benefit for Bible study. I'll record a review in the future.
April 21, 2025
Jesus is way too nice to his mean ass friends. Shoulda just sent them to Hell on site after resurrection
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