Bible translations in the app
A short description of each translation: coverage, source, and key features. The same text is available in the app under “About translations”.
Synodal (SYNO)
Full Bible (66 books) · Russian
The most widely used Russian Bible translation. Produced in the 19th century with the involvement of theological academies; based on Church Slavonic and Greek texts. Covers all 66 books of the canon. The language is sometimes archaic but familiar for liturgy and home reading. The app uses the RBO (Russian Bible Society) edition.
KJV — King James Version
Full Bible (66 books) · English
The 1611 translation, one of the great monuments of the English language and Bible tradition. Commissioned by King James I; dozens of scholars worked on it. Covers all 66 books. Text in the public domain. The language is elevated and sometimes dated — ideal for those who love classic English and quotes in their original form.
World English Bible (WEB)
Full Bible (66 books) · English
A modern English translation made for clarity and accessibility. Uses everyday language without archaisms, while relying on reliable ancient texts. Covers all 66 books of the Protestant canon. Freely distributed (Public Domain). Good for study and for those who find the KJV too difficult.
Desnitsky, New Testament (DES)
New Testament only (27 books) · Russian
New Testament translation edited by biblical scholar Andrey Desnitsky. Based on modern textual criticism and natural contemporary Russian — without Church Slavonic weight, but with attention to the meaning of the original.
Suited for anyone looking for a clear and accurate modern Russian text.
Source: perevod.desnitsky.net
Note from the author
Rights to the translation belong to the author. Reading is free; donations are welcome.
Modifying the translation or publishing your own version based on it (including making edits and publishing under another name) is prohibited. Current version and terms: perevod.desnitsky.net.
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