Holman Christian Standard Bible (Red-Letter Text Edition)

An edition presenting the complete text of Scripture in a carefully formatted presentation for personal reading, study, and devotion.

History & Background

The Holman Christian Standard Bible was published in 2004 and introduced Optimal Equivalence translation. It is noted for restoring 'Yahweh' as the divine name in the Old Testament.

Canon Proximity Rating

Canon Proximity9.0 / 10 — Very High

Contains all 66 books; predecessor to the CSB.

Rating Scale

9–10: Formally equivalent, 66 books

7–8: Dynamic equiv., 66 books

5–6: Includes Apocrypha

1–4: Major departures / additions