From the very start, the niv sought to bring modern bible readers as close as. It is an excellent translation into very good contemporary english. All the features of the latest edition are included and enhanced for digital reading. The english names are from the septuagint and vulgate translations. The translation of the king james bible by the church of england began in 1604 and completed in 1611. The books of the bible is the first presentation of an unabridged committee translation of the bible to remove chapter and verse numbers entirely and instead present the biblical books according to their natural literary structures.
All 66 books of the bible in easy, onesentence summaries. God saw that the light was good, and he separated the light from the darkness. The niv bible is one of, if not, the easiest translation to understand, and i believe it is perhaps the best study bible available today. For the edition of the bible without chapters and verses, see the books of the bible. The indepth notes are coded to highlight items of special interest in the areas of character study, archaeology, and personal application. Return to the bible as it was before chapters and verses. This website provides the introductions to the books of the bible that are found in the niv study bible.
Many distractions have also been eliminated so readers can experience scripture. The apostle pauls letters, for example, were read aloud. Isaiah 1, new international version niv the bible app. I reared children and brought them up, but they have rebelled against me. Epic is a word not out of place here, for the holy bible is indeed a very hefty read. This edition of the bible is also noteworthy for the way it recombines books that have traditionally been divided, and for the way it puts the biblical books in a. Many distractions have also been eliminated so readers can experience. The worlds most popular modern english bible, now fully revised and updated and in ebook format for the first time. Listeners audio bible new international version, niv. But as some of the conclusions of my studies, i think there are some places where i think they translate the text in a poor way.
There are actually various versions of the texts, the hebrew and the christian. The holy bible new international version hawes publications. Books of the bible new international version christianity. The niv delivers the very best combination of accuracy and readability. James 1 new international version niv bible gateway. The jewish tanakh sometimes called the hebrew bible contains 24 books divided into three parts. All confess the authority of the bible as gods infallible word to humanity.
The niv bible is the worlds bestselling modern english bible translation. Over 5 million downloads on both ios and android, and over 400,000 people reading their offline bibles each week. With over 400 million bibles in print, the new international version is the worlds most popular modern english bible. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the spirit of god was hovering over the waters. List of books of the bible, including both the old and new. How to prepare a sermon how to learn biblical hebrew how to learn biblical greek how to do inductive bible study see all guides. Genesis 1 new international version niv the beginning 1 in the beginning god created the heavens and the earth. Biblica is the worldwide publisher and translation sponsor of the new international version one of the most widely read contemporary english versions of the bible. The niv ebook is designed to be easy to navigate and has additional links for immediate access to key passages within the bible. The holy bible is a fictional historical epic with elements of fantasy, and the supernatural in general. Read in a single voice with subtle background music, max mcleans skillful, engaging, but never overdramatized style will bring gods word to life during your personal and family devotion times, group bible study, or weekday commute.
When the books of the bible were first written, most recipients experienced them with their ears. New international version niv download the free bible. The niv bible was produced by more than one hundred scholars working from the best available hebrew, aramaic, and greek texts. Take notes online, highlight verses and save notes. You can browse the niv bible verses by using the chapters listed below, or use our free bible search feature at the top of this page. Search and read bible verses using the popular new international version niv translation.
The books of the bible, niv helps you have a more meaningful encounter with the sacred writings and to read with more understanding, without centuries of added formatting, so that you can take your place more readily. The new international version was undertaken by an independent committee in after a general consensus that there was a need for a new, contemporary english translation of the bible. The niv bible is an easy to read translation that will better help you understand the meaning of the bible. This proven, complete churchwide experience covers the entire bible, from genesis to revelation, and includes comprehensive adult, student, childrens, and preschool materials in the accurate, readable, and clear niv. The initial vision for the project was provided by a single individual an engineer working with general electric in seattle by the name of howard. Niv audio bible dramatized unabridged on apple books. The hebrew names are taken from the first line of each book in the original hebrew. The new international version niv is the worlds bestselling modernenglish bible translationaccurate, readable, and clear, yet rich with the detail found in the original languages. Niv, the books of the bible presents the books of the bible in a fresh yet ancient arrangement that helps you see the unfolding drama of scripture more easily. The commissioning of the king james bible took place in 1604 at the hampton court conference outside of london. The niv delivers the best balance of accuracy to the original languages and clarity of meaning in contemporary english. The niv study bible biblica the international bible. The king james version remains one of the greatest landmarks in the. They have sought to clarify understanding of, develop appreciation for, and provide insight into that word.
If you count the letters of old testament there are three letters in old and nine in testament. Browse all courses logos mobile education certificate programs course catalog topics courses for congregations access my courses. New international version text240 fullcolor maps over 160,000 embedded links make browsing a snapdigital. Special thanks to zondervan and biblica for permission to use the niv, tniv and the nirv. This zondervan niv study bible has some great study helps, including a table of biblical weights and measures, an index to subjects covered in the bible, lots of color maps with an index to those and, of. In fact, the word bible comes from the latin and greek words for book biblia and biblos, respectively. Quickly navigate to any verse and easily access tools to help further your understanding of the bible. The books of the bible encourages better bible reading, making the books of the bible new testament is a revolutionary presentation of scripture that strips away centuries of artificial formatting, leaving behind nothing but pure bible text in a format that brings you closer to the original scriptures than ever before.
Psalm 1 new international version niv bible gateway. Following is a list of books in the king james holy bible, in the old testament along with a brief description. The niv bible was first published in 1973, with revisions published in 1978 and 1983. March 2020 zondervan bibles, a division of harpercollins christian publishing, is pleased to announce the release of the firstever niv halleys study bible with content gleaned from the halleys bible handbookthe bestselling bible handbook of all timethe niv halleys study bible makes the bible accessible through articles, study notes, charts, maps, and photos next to. The new international version of the bible is todays most popular modernenglish translation. Listen just six minutes a day to hear the new testament twice a year.
This digital download of the niv audio bible, dramatized brings the bible to life with this truetotext dramatization of the old and new testament. It is suitable for public and private reading, teaching, preaching, memorizing, and liturgical use. Both jews and christians believe these texts to be holy. Lists of books in various bibles tanakh hebrew bible law or pentateuch. New international version below is a list of the books of the bible. Since the text and audio content provided by blb represent a range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles conveyed in the resource materials are not. Now you can carry all the wealth of the life application study bible with you wherever you go. Listen free to the complete new international version niv audio bible, narrated by acclaimed actor max mclean. I agree that the niv is one of the best overall translations. Community bible experience biblica community bible. Different religious groups include different books in their biblical canons, in varying orders, and sometimes divide or combine books. It is renowned for its combination of reliability and readability.
Clicking on a book of the bible will show you a list of all the chapters of that book. Almost 50 years after the vision was castand more than 450 million copies laterthe new international version niv is the most widely read bible translation in contemporary english. Gain deeper meaning and insights in scripture with online devotionals and study articles. The community bible experience, created by biblica, will reignite your entire churchs passion for the scriptures and help them develop a lifelong habit of bible reading. In 1967, the new york bible society now biblica generously undertook the financial sponsorship of creating a contemporary english translation of the bible.
Niv bible offline free new international version apps. The blue letter bible ministry and the blb institute hold to the historical, conservative christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy of scripture. Each introduction to each book of the bible is different. The books of the bible uses the text of the niv translation. Just click on the chapter number you want to read opposite the name of the book. The niv study bible biblica the international bible society. Todays bestselling study biblethe life application study bibleis now available as an ebook. List of books in the king james holy bible new international version, old testament. The new international version niv is a completely original translation of the bible developed by more than one hundred scholars working from the best available hebrew, aramaic, and greek texts. The fully orchestrated background enriches the text read. Buy a cheap copy of thompson chain reference bibleniv book.
And god said, let there be light, and there was light. The quran calls the first five books of the old testament the tawrat in judaism, the collection of inspired books is known as tanakh. The beginning in the beginning god created the heavens and the earth. Dive into a deeper study of gods word with the comprehensive niv study bible. The bible is an invitation to you to first view the world in a new way, and then to become an agent of the worlds renewal. The indepth notes are coded to highlight items of special interest in the areas. The beloved niv study bible features a stunning fourcolor interior with fullcolor photographs, maps, charts, and illustrations that bring the stories of the bible to life. David brackett sent in a better method for remembering the number of books in the bible. Like the niv itself, the niv study bible is the work of a transdenominational team of biblical scholars more about the niv bible. Text and audio bible niv the new international version niv bible is the most popular english language bible available today. That means if you want to know the bible better, youll need to get acquainted with the 66 documents it comprises.
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