Amplified Bible
Lockman Foundation / Zondervan
First published 1965
Amplified Bible
The original and beloved Amplified Bible, expanding key words with brackets to reveal the full breadth of the Hebrew and Greek originals — a classic devotional study tool.
History & Background
The Amplified Bible was first published in 1965 by the Lockman Foundation (partnered with Zondervan), with a fully revised edition in 2015. Its distinctive feature is the use of brackets and parentheses to amplify words, showing the full range of meanings behind key Hebrew and Greek terms. Frances Siewert was the primary translator of the original. It draws from the American Standard Version and numerous sources to provide a devotional reading experience that incorporates lexical commentary within the text.
Canon Proximity Rating
Strictly 66 books. The amplification brackets add interpretive notes drawn from lexicons but do not add content beyond what the original languages support.