This New Testament, the Revised English Version® (REV®), is the version
that we are developing. We call it the REV because
we are presenting a revised version of earlier English versions, primarily the
American Standard Version of 1901 (ASV), which we have used as the base
text for our work, modifying it when we feel it is appropriate.
We have worked to keep the REV as a literal translation whenever
appropriate, like the ASV or King James. It is not a "dynamic equivalent
translation," such as the NIV, although there are times when, to make good
sense in English, we had to depart from a strictly literal translation. Our
goal is to eventually have an "essentially literal" translation of the Bible that
more closely represents biblical truth than any other translation currently on
the market, and also one that is written in today's English.
We think we can do that because we believe a person has to understand the meaning of the
text correctly to be able to translate it correctly. Furthermore, one's
theology always affects the way that person will translate the text. It is our
assertion that there are theological issues that we understand more correctly
than most translators, and thus our translation will reflect that theology.
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To donate online via PayPal or any major credit card, click here.
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When donating, please let us know that your gift is designated for the "REV translation fund."
We trust you will enjoy this free online resource.
God bless you!
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Last updated December, 2009
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