New International Version (NIV)

The New International Version (NIV) is one of the most widely read and trusted modern English translations of the Bible in print today.  First published in 1978 and developed by more than 100 scholars from a variety of evangelical traditions, the NIV was created to provide Scripture that is both accurate to the original text and clear in contemporary language.

The NIV follows a “dynamic equivalence” translation philosophy, striking a careful balance between word-for-word precision and thought-for-thought clarity.  This makes it accessible and readable while remaining faithful to the meaning of the original Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek manuscripts.

Updated most recently in 2011, the NIV continues to serve as a favorite for personal devotion, public reading, and study.  This translation offers timeless truth in language that speaks naturally to modern readers.  Its combination of accuracy, readability, and broad acceptance has made the NIV a trusted choice for believers around the world.

Explore our collection of NIV Bible editions and designs – clear, accurate, and written in today’s language for effortless understanding of God’s Word.

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