English Standard Version (ESV)
The English Standard Version translation is a revision of the 1971 Revised Standard Version (RSV), updated with modern language while retaining a traditional literary tone. It has become one of the most widely used modern translations, especially among evangelical, reformed, and conservative Protestant communities.
This translation follows an “essentially literal” (sometimes called formal equivalence) approach. The translators aimed to stay as close as possible to the original Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek words and structure, while still using clear, readable English. The goal is to preserve word-for-word accuracy without sounding archaic. This makes the ESV more precise than paraphrased or thought-for-thought versions (like the NLT or NIV), yet easier to read than older literal translations like the NASB (especially the 1995 edition).
This translation is written at roughly a 10th grade reading level – it is formal but not overly complex. Its literary tone is elegant, rhythmic, and traditional. It is reminiscent of the King James Version, but with modern clarity. The ESV translation is especially valued for public reading, memorization, and expository preaching because of its balance of accuracy and flow.
Please explore our selection of Bible editions and styles that include the ESV translation below!
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Personal Size Large Print Bible in black cowhide leather with silver perimeter stitching and two ribbons
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Personal Size Large Print Bible in black pebbled cowhide leather with black stitching and two ribbons
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Personal Size Large Print Bible in black sheepskin leather with honey brown perimeter stitching and two ribbons
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Personal Size Large Print Bible in blue cowhide leather with silver perimeter stitch and two silver ribbons
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Personal Size Large Print Bible in brown antiqued sheepskin leather with light tan perimeter stitching and three ribbons
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Personal Size Large Print Bible in brown sheepskin leather with honey brown perimeter stitching and three ribbons
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Personal Size Large Print Bible in brown sheepskin leather with tan stitching and two sibbons
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Personal Size Large Print Bible in camel tan sheepskin leather with antiqued brown sheepskin liner and three ribbons
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Personal Size Large Print Bible in chocolate brown cowhide leather with tan perimeter stitching and three ribbons
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Personal Size Large Print Bible in chocolate brown cowhide leather with two ribbons in a rugged leather style
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Personal Size Large Print Bible in dark cognac cowhide leather with honey brown stitching and four ribbons
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Personal Size Large Print Bible in dark red pebbled goatskin leather with matching dark red pebbled goatskin liner and two ribbons – Capra Lux by Schaeffner Co
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Personal Size Large Print Bible in distressed black cowhide leather with desert tan cowhide liner and two ribbons – Buy One, Give One
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Personal Size Large Print Bible in distressed natural tan cowhide leather with walnut brown distressed cowhide liner and two ribbons
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Personal Size Large Print Bible in dusty pink leather with ivory stitching and three ribbons
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Personal Size Large Print Bible in floral sheepskin leather with burgundy sheepskin liner and three ribbons
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