Ezekiel 24:20

King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

Then I answered them, The word of the LORD came unto me, saying,

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About this Translation

King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

Formal EquivalenceSource: King James Version (1611)Best for: Public reading in traditional and liturgical settings

🎯 Translation Approach

Oxford Standard 1769 revision of the KJV that standardized spelling and corrected printing errors while preserving a largely word-for-word, literary rendering in Early Modern English.

Word-for-word

5/5

Readability

2/5

💎 Distinctive Features

Oxford Standardized Spelling (1769): Refines the 1611 text by correcting printing errors and normalizing spelling and punctuation.
Archaic Pronouns: Maintains distinctions such as thee, thou, and ye, reflecting second-person singular and plural.
Literary Cadence: Elevated, rhythmic prose favored for public reading and memorization.
Supplied Words in Italics: Editorial italics indicate words added for readability that are not directly represented in the source language.

✅ Strengths

Historic and literary influence
Highly consistent phrasing for memorization
Reverent and elevated tone
Long-standing standard text with stabilized spelling and punctuation
Widespread acceptance in traditional contexts

⚠️ Considerations

Archaic vocabulary and grammar can impede comprehension
Some word meanings have shifted since publication
Less accessible for new readers and non-native speakers
Textual basis differs from many modern critical editions

👥 Who is this for?

Ideal for

Readers in traditional church contexts
Those memorizing Scripture
Students of historical/early modern English
Literature enthusiasts
Comparative study readers

Consider alternatives for

New Bible readers
Children
English language learners
Readers seeking contemporary phrasing

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