The TNIV Bible Defined

TNIV Bible Defined

Why the TNIV Bible?

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Built on the Heritage of the New International Version Bible
- The TNIV Bible is a text that reflects the NIV, but also clarifies and updates passages and words to provide a more timely, contemporary English translation for a new generation of Bible readers.

Clarity in Contemporary English
- While older forms of English may not present a problem for some readers, they can present barriers to understanding and fully engaging the Bible for today's generations who have grown up using more-contemporary English. Explore some of these improvements reflected in the TNIV text.

The TNIV Balanced Translation Philosophy
- A look into the types of translations and the TNIV balanced philosophy.

Gender-Accurate Language
- The TNIV uses gender-accurate language only where the meaning of the original text was intended to include both men and women.

Passages Explained
- Sample passages with detailed explanations of the translation rationale.

The TNIV Video

One of the best resources to learn more about the TNIV Bible is to watch this video. It takes about 25 minutes and explores the history of Bible translation, discusses the Committee on Bible Translation (the ones who translated the TNIV) and explains the distinctiveness of the TNIV Bible.