Numbers 3:14

KJV1611 – Modern English

And the LORD spoke to Moses in the wilderness of Sinai, 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

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Other Translations

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

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