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TranslationKJV
PublisherThomas Nelson
First Published1611
Canon Proximity10.0 / 10 — Exceptional
KJV
Nelson's Foundational Bible Concordance with the King James Version Bible
A comprehensive reference work providing alphabetical articles, definitions, and explanations of biblical people, places, themes, and concepts for in-depth study.
History & Background
The King James Version was commissioned by King James I of England in 1604 and completed in 1611 by 47 scholars drawing from Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek manuscripts. Its majestic prose established the standard for English Bible translation for over three centuries and remains the most widely distributed Bible in history.
Canon Proximity Rating
Canon Proximity10.0 / 10 — Exceptional
Strictly follows the 66-book Protestant canon with formal equivalence translation. The definitive benchmark for canon alignment.
Rating Scale
9–10: Formally equivalent, 66 books
7–8: Dynamic equiv., 66 books
5–6: Includes Apocrypha
1–4: Major departures / additions