The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible•ERV

The English Revised Version of the Bible, completed in 1885, was the first major revision of the King James Version. Undertaken by British scholars, this translation sought to utilize the earliest and most reliable Hebrew and Greek texts available at the time. Known for its scholarly approach and attention to linguistic detail, it aimed to preserve the literary style of the KJV while correcting outdated language and inaccuracies. The English Revised Version set a precedent for future Bible translations and has had a lasting impact on biblical scholarship and English religious literature.