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) 01: Genesis

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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) 21: Ecclesiastes

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The Book of Ecclesiastes ( /ɨˌkliːziˈæstiːz/; literally "Book of the Teacher"; Hebrew: קֹהֶלֶת‎‎, Qoheleth), commonly referr…

Bible (YLT) 11: 1 Kings

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As one kingdom passes and another emerges, the First Book of the Kings chronicles the ancestral lineage of King David through his son, Solom…

Bible (YLT) 17: Esther

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Esther (/ˈɛstər/; Hebrew: אֶסְתֵּר, Modern Ester, Tiberian ʼEstēr), born Hadassah, is the eponymous heroine of the Book of Esther. Accordin…

Bible (YLT) NT 01: Matthew

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This Bible version tries to stay as close to the original Hebrew and Greek texts as possible. As stated in the preface to the second edition…

Bible (YLT) 06: Joshua

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This book tells of the leadership of Joshua, aide to the late prophet/leader Moses, and the division of territories amongst the 12 tribes of…

Bible (YLT) 19: Psalms

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The Psalms are the Israelites' songs of joy and sadness, contentment and complaint, happiness and suffering---but most of all, praise. King …

Bible (YLT) NT 05: Acts

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An English translation made as closely to the original languages and idioms as possible - Summary by KevinS

Bible (YLT) NT 19: Epistle to the Hebrews

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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) 24: Jeremiah

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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) 27: Daniel

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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) 23: Isaiah

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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) 08: Ruth

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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) 20: Proverbs

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This book contains small morsels of great practical wisdom and instruction for all. Solomon, no doubt, wrote the majority of this book, but …

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) 04: Numbers

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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 10: Epistle to the Ephesians

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An English translation made as closely as possible to the language and idioms of the original languages. - Summary by KevinS

Bible (YLT) 03: Leviticus

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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) 05: Deuteronomy

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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 20: James

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The Epistle of James translated according to the letter and idioms of the original language. Summary by KevinS

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