Exodus 15:18

Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

The Lorde raygne euer and allwaye.

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About this Translation

Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

Formal EquivalenceBest for: Historical and literary study

🎯 Translation Approach

Primarily a direct, source-oriented translation aimed at clear vernacular English of its time, balancing literal renderings from Greek and Hebrew with vigorous, memorable phrasing.

Word-for-word

4/5

Readability

2/5

💎 Distinctive Features

Historical significance: First printed English New Testament translated directly from Greek; cornerstone for later English translations.
Influence on KJV: Substantial phrasing and stylistic patterns adopted by the King James Version.
Partial Old Testament: Includes the New Testament (1526) and portions of the Old Testament by 1534 (e.g., Pentateuch and selected books).
Vernacular clarity: Aimed at the common reader of its time, shaping accessible biblical English.
Lexical contributions: Helped establish enduring English biblical terms and expressions.
Single primary translator: Largely the work of William Tyndale rather than a committee.

✅ Strengths

Foundational influence on later English Bibles (notably the King James Version)
Memorable, enduring phrasing
Direct engagement with Greek and Hebrew source texts
Introduced and standardized key biblical terms in English

⚠️ Considerations

Incomplete Bible (33 books: New Testament plus portions of the Old Testament)
Archaic spelling and vocabulary may hinder modern readers
Textual basis reflects early printed Greek texts (Textus Receptus) and available Hebrew sources
Orthographic differences across 1526 and 1534 editions

👥 Who is this for?

Ideal for

Historians and theologians
Seminary students and pastors
Literary scholars
Linguists and translators
Readers interested in the roots of the KJV

Consider alternatives for

New Bible readers seeking modern language
Children and teens
ESL learners
Casual devotional readers preferring contemporary English

🔄 Compare with

King James Version (KJV)Geneva Bible (1560)New King James Version (NKJV)English Standard Version (ESV)New International Version (NIV)

Additional Resources

Referenced Verses

Rev 11:15-17 : 15 And the seventh angell blewe and therwere made great voyces in heve sayinge: the kyngdoms of this worlde are oure LORdes and his christes and he shall raygne for ever more. 16 And the.xxiiii. elders which sytt before god on their seates fell apon their faces and worshipped God 17 sayinge: we geve the thankes LORde God allmyghte: which arte and wast and arte to come for thou haste receaved thy great myght and hast raygned.
Matt 6:13 : 13 And leade vs not into teptacion: but delyver vs fro evell. For thyne is ye kyngedome and ye power and ye glorye for ever. Amen.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

Exod 15:1-2
2 verses
73%
1 Then Moses and the childern off Israel sange this songe vnto the Lord ad saide Let vs synge vnto the Lorde, for he is become glorious, the horse and him that rode vpon him hath he ouerthrowne in the see.
2 The Lorde is my strength ad my songe, ad is become my saluation. He is my God and I will glorifie him, he is my fathers God and I will lifte him vp an hie
Exod 15:19
73%
19 For Pharao wet in an horsebacke wyth his charettes and horsemen in to the see, and the Lorde broughte the waters of the see apo the. And the childern of Israel went on drie lande thorow the myddest of the see.
Exod 15:17
73%
17 Brynge them in and plante them in the mountayns of thine enherytauce, the place Lorde whyche thou hast made for the to dweld in the sanctuarye Lorde which thy handes haue prepared.
Rev 11:15
71%
15 And the seventh angell blewe and therwere made great voyces in heve sayinge: the kyngdoms of this worlde are oure LORdes and his christes and he shall raygne for ever more.