Numbers 16:23

KJV1611 – Modern English

And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

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About this Translation

King James Version — Modern English

Formal EquivalenceSource: King James Version 1611 (Original)Best for: Devotional reading

🎯 Translation Approach

A word-for-word modernization of the 1611 King James Version that preserves its theological depth, reverent tone, and poetic cadence while updating archaic vocabulary and grammar for contemporary readers.

Word-for-word

5/5

Readability

4/5

💎 Distinctive Features

Word-for-word modernization: Updates archaic vocabulary and grammar while preserving KJV wording and structure wherever possible.
Retained poetic cadence: Maintains the elevated rhythm and reverent tone characteristic of the 1611 KJV.
Archaic terms updated: Replaces obsolete words and pronouns with contemporary equivalents for clarity.
Modern punctuation and spelling: Applies contemporary English punctuation and American spelling conventions (en-US).
Structural fidelity: Keeps verse numbering and chapter structure aligned with the traditional KJV.

✅ Strengths

High fidelity to KJV wording and structure
Preserves poetic cadence and reverent tone
Modernized vocabulary and punctuation for clarity
Strong doctrinal consistency with the KJV tradition
Suitable for public reading and memorization

⚠️ Considerations

Formal style may feel elevated compared to everyday speech
Some traditional idioms and structures are retained
Less explanatory than dynamic-equivalence translations

👥 Who is this for?

Ideal for

Readers attached to the KJV tradition seeking clearer language
Pastors and liturgical readers
Students and teachers valuing formal equivalence
Memorization and public recitation

Consider alternatives for

Readers needing very simplified or paraphrased English
Those preferring dynamic thought-for-thought translations
Users seeking extensive explanatory renderings

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🤖 AI Translation Process

Model: gpt-4o-2024-08-06

Supplier: openai

Additional Resources

Other Translations

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts
Then the Lord said to Moses,
King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)
And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,
American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers
And Jehovah spake unto Moses, saying,
King James Version with Strong's Numbers
And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,
Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)
And the Lorde spake vnto Moses sayenge:
Coverdale Bible (1535)
And the LORDE spake vnto Moses, & saide:
Geneva Bible (1560)
And the Lorde spake vnto Moses, saying,
Bishops' Bible (1568)
And the Lorde spake vnto Moyses, saying:
Authorized King James Version (1611)
¶ And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,
Webster's Bible (1833)
Yahweh spoke to Moses, saying,
Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)
And Jehovah speaketh unto Moses, saying,
American Standard Version (1901)
And Jehovah spake unto Moses, saying,
American Standard Version (1901)
And Jehovah spake unto Moses, saying,
Bible in Basic English (1941)
And the Lord said to Moses,
World English Bible (2000)
Yahweh spoke to Moses, saying,
NET Bible® (New English Translation)
So the LORD spoke to Moses:

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