This important new Bible places the highest priority on accuracy and precision for the best kind of Bible comprehension. An update of the popular Revised Standard Version, the new English Standard Version is a word-for-word translation where each word and phrase is carefully weighed against the original Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek to ensure the fullest accuracy and clarity.

Each English Standard Version Bible includes

• full-color maps
• 14,000-entry concordance
• one of the most extensive center-column cross-reference systems available
• reader's introduction to each of the 66 books

This Concordia edition of the ESV Deluxe Reference Bible includes:

• Orders of daily prayer for morning, noon, early evening, and close of the day
• A collection of prayers including the Te Deum, Benedictus, Magnificat, Litany, and other prayers for use throughout the day
• The Small Catechism by Dr. Martin Luther, including the Introduction, the Six Chief Parts, the Table of Duties, and Christian Questions and Answers for Communicants
• A brief introduction to the Holy Scriptures, in an easy-to-understand, question-and-answer format
• An essay on the key themes of Holy Scripture including: the grace of God, faith, Scripture, Law and Gospel, means of grace, and Christology

10.5-point type

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ESV Bible Comparison:
The new (2001) English Standard Version stands up well in comparison to other translations of the Bible, as the two documents below demonstrate. Look first at the Summary, which compares the ESV to the NIV, NASB and NKJV Bibles. For more depth, see the Comparative Study. In summary, we see that theESV is more accurate than theNIV or NKJV and more readable than the NASB.

Summary Analysis of Comparative Study of Bible Translations
Prepared by The Commission on Worship of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod

Comparative Study of Bible Translations
Prepared by The Commission on Worship of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod

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011952WEB

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