Young's Literal Translation

Young's Literal Translation is a remarkable English translation of the Bible created by Robert Young, a Scottish publisher and biblical scholar. First published in 1862, Young's work stands out for its commitment to a word-for-word translation, aiming to provide an accurate and direct reflection of the original texts. Young's meticulous approach has made this translation a beloved resource for those seeking to delve into the nuances of the scripture while maintaining a clear connection to the original language.

Throughout his life, Robert Young dedicated himself to the study of the Bible, and his translation reflects both his passion and scholarly rigor. His work continues to be appreciated by readers who value a faithful rendering of biblical texts, free from interpretive commentary. As you explore Young's Literal Translation in this app, you'll find a rich source of insight that invites thoughtful reflection and deeper understanding of the scriptures.

Bible (YLT) NT 04: John

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An English translation that holds as closely as was possible to the original languages and idioms. - Summary by KevinS

Bible (YLT) 07: Judges

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The Book of Judges presents a compelling narrative of the Israelites during a tumultuous period in their history, marked by cycles of disobe…

Bible (YLT) NT 23-25: Epistles of John

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A literal translation that holds closely to the original language and idioms. (Summary by KevinS)

Bible (YLT) NT 03: Luke

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"Translated according to the letter and idioms of the original languages" - Summary by the translator

Bible (YLT) 28: Hosea

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Young's Literal Translation is a translation of the Bible into English, published in 1862. The translation was made by Robert Young, compile…

Bible (YLT) NT 09: Epistle to the Galatians

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An English translation that holds as closely as was possible to the original languages and idioms. - Summary by KevinS

Bible (YLT) 13: 1 Chronicles

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Not just a big book of geneaological lists, it is a record of things not mentioned in the Books of Samuel and Kings. It tells us of the king…

Bible (YLT) NT 13-14: 1 & 2 Epistles to the Thessalonians

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An English translation that holds as closely as was possible to the original languages and idioms. - Summary by KevinS

Bible (YLT) NT 21-22: Epistles of Peter

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Scripture translated according to the letter and idioms of the original languages. (Summary by KevinS)

Bible (YLT) NT 11: Epistle to the Philippians

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Young used the Textus Receptus (TR) and the Masoretic Text (MT) as the basis for his translation. He wrote in the preface to the first editi…

Bible (YLT) 38-39: Zechariah and Malachi

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Young's Literal Translation is a translation of the Bible into English, published in 1862. The translation was made by Robert Young, compile…

Bible (YLT) NT 17: Epistle to Titus

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A literal translation of the Epistle to Titus from the New Testament translated as closely as possible to the language and idioms of the ori…

Bible (YLT) 31-33: Obadiah, Jonah and Micah

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Young's Literal Translation is a translation of the Bible into English, published in 1862. The translation was made by Robert Young, compile…

Bible (YLT) 18: Job

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Young's Literal Translation is a translation of the Bible into English, published in 1862. The translation was made by Robert Young, compile…

Bible (YLT) 29: Joel

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Young's Literal Translation is a translation of the Bible into English, published in 1862. The translation was made by Robert Young, compile…

Bible (YLT) NT 15-16: 1 & 2 Epistles to Timothy

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An English translation that holds as closely as was possible to the original languages and idioms. - Summary by KevinS

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