Young's Literal Translation

Young's Literal Translation is a remarkable English translation of the Bible created by Robert Young, a Scottish publisher and biblical scholar. First published in 1862, Young's work stands out for its commitment to a word-for-word translation, aiming to provide an accurate and direct reflection of the original texts. Young's meticulous approach has made this translation a beloved resource for those seeking to delve into the nuances of the scripture while maintaining a clear connection to the original language.

Throughout his life, Robert Young dedicated himself to the study of the Bible, and his translation reflects both his passion and scholarly rigor. His work continues to be appreciated by readers who value a faithful rendering of biblical texts, free from interpretive commentary. As you explore Young's Literal Translation in this app, you'll find a rich source of insight that invites thoughtful reflection and deeper understanding of the scriptures.

Bible (YLT) 19: Psalms

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The Psalms are the Israelites' songs of joy and sadness, contentment and complaint, happiness and suffering---but most of all, praise. King …

Bible (YLT) 27: Daniel

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Young's Literal Translation is a translation of the Bible into English, published in 1862. The translation was made by Robert Young, compile…

Bible (YLT) 17: Esther

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Esther (/ˈɛstər/; Hebrew: אֶסְתֵּר, Modern Ester, Tiberian ʼEstēr), born Hadassah, is the eponymous heroine of the Book of Esther. Accordin…

Bible (YLT) 01: Genesis

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Young's Literal Translation is a translation of the Bible into English, published in 1862. The translation was made by Robert Young, compile…

Bible (YLT) 11: 1 Kings

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As one kingdom passes and another emerges, the First Book of the Kings chronicles the ancestral lineage of King David through his son, Solom…

Bible (YLT) NT 06: Epistle to the Romans

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The Epistle to the Romans is the sixth book in the New Testament, written by Paul to the believers in Rome. It is perhaps the best epistle f…

Bible (YLT) 02: Exodus

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Young’s Literal Translation is a translation of the Bible into English, published in 1862. The translation was made by Robert Young, compile…

Bible (YLT) 12: 2 Kings

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In the First Book of Samuel, the people of Israel asked for an earthly king so it could be just like the other nations, a king to fight its …

Bible (YLT) NT 02: Mark

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An English translation that holds as closely as was possible to the original languages and idioms. - Summary by KevinS

Bible (YLT) 04: Numbers

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Young’s Literal Translation is a translation of the Bible into English, published in 1862. The translation was made by Robert Young, compile…

Bible (YLT) 21: Ecclesiastes

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The Book of Ecclesiastes ( /ɨˌkliːziˈæstiːz/; literally "Book of the Teacher"; Hebrew: קֹהֶלֶת‎‎, Qoheleth), commonly referr…

Bible (YLT) 20: Proverbs

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This book contains small morsels of great practical wisdom and instruction for all. Solomon, no doubt, wrote the majority of this book, but …

Bible (YLT) NT 01: Matthew

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This Bible version tries to stay as close to the original Hebrew and Greek texts as possible. As stated in the preface to the second edition…

Bible (YLT) 23: Isaiah

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Young's Literal Translation is a translation of the Bible into English, published in 1862. The translation was made by Robert Young, compile…

Bible (YLT) 14: 2 Chronicles

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2 Chronicles offers a detailed account of the reigns of the kings of Judah, beginning with Solomon and concluding with Zedekiah. This ancien…

Bible (YLT) NT 05: Acts

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An English translation made as closely to the original languages and idioms as possible - Summary by KevinS

Bible (YLT) 24: Jeremiah

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Young's Literal Translation is a translation of the Bible into English, published in 1862. The translation was made by Robert Young, compile…

Bible (YLT) NT 19: Epistle to the Hebrews

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An English translation that holds as closely as was possible to the original languages and idioms. (Summary by KevinS)

Bible (YLT) 26: Ezekiel

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Young's Literal Translation is a translation of the Bible into English, published in 1862. The translation was made by Robert Young, compile…

Bible (YLT) NT 07: 1st Epistle to the Corinthians

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The First Epistle to the Corinthians was written by the Apostle Paul, after having established the church in Corinth. In it, he responds to …

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