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 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 08: 2nd Epistle to the Corinthians

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The Old and New Covenants, translated according to the letter and idioms of the original languages. - From the title page

Bible (YLT) 30: Amos

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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) 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) 14: 2 Chronicles

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2 Chronicles offers a detailed account of the reigns of the kings of Judah, beginning with Solomon and concluding with Zedekiah. This ancien…

Bible (YLT) 25: Lamentations

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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) 10: 2 Samuel

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The Second Book of Samuel tells us of this David---the son of Jesse, a common shepherd as a boy, a ruddy youth trying to prove his courage a…

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) NT 18: Epistle to Philemon

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Philemon is a letter written by the Apostle Paul to the man of the same name, a leader in the church at Colossae, upon the return of his run…

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 26: Epistle of Jude

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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) 34-37: Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah and Haggai

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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 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) 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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