The Amplified Study Bible

A comprehensive study edition of the Amplified Bible featuring in-depth notes, cross-references, commentary, and articles to enrich Bible reading and personal study.

History & Background

The Amplified Bible was first published in 1965 by Zondervan and the Lockman Foundation. It uses brackets and parentheses to expand on the meaning of words in the original Hebrew and Greek, allowing readers to understand nuances without consulting a commentary. The Bible was significantly revised in 2015 with updated language.

Canon Proximity Rating

Canon Proximity9.0 / 10 — Very High

Contains all 66 books with formal equivalence; expands on Greek and Hebrew word meanings within the text itself.

Rating Scale

9–10: Formally equivalent, 66 books

7–8: Dynamic equiv., 66 books

5–6: Includes Apocrypha

1–4: Major departures / additions