Numbers 27:15

KJV1611 – Modern English

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

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