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KJV the King James Study Bible, Full-Color

Thomas Nelson

First published 1611

TranslationKJV
PublisherThomas Nelson
First Published1611
Canon Proximity10.0 / 10 — Exceptional
KJV
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KJV the King James Study Bible, Full-Color

A full-color edition of the King James Study Bible featuring maps, charts, and vibrant design alongside the complete KJV text and exhaustive study apparatus.

History & Background

The King James Version was commissioned in 1604 by King James I of England following the Hampton Court Conference. Forty-seven scholars working in six groups across Westminster, Oxford, and Cambridge completed it in 1611. Drawing from the Textus Receptus Greek manuscripts, the Masoretic Hebrew text, and earlier English translations, it became the dominant English Bible for over three centuries. Its majestic prose has profoundly shaped English literature and Western culture.

Canon Proximity Rating

Canon Proximity10.0 / 10 — Exceptional

Strictly 66 books, translated with formal equivalence from the Textus Receptus (NT) and Masoretic Text (OT). Represents the full Protestant canon without addition or omission.

Rating Scale

9–10: Formally equivalent, 66 books
7–8: Dynamic equiv., 66 books
5–6: Includes Apocrypha
1–4: Major departures / additions