What does AV stand for in the King James AV1611 bible? WHERE can I buy one?

Question

I am searching for the truest WORD OF GOD bible that I can find
& have been lead to the KJV AV1611. I have seen a FEW 1611's out there, but NEVER the AV1611 version. That is why I need to know WHAT the AV stands for.

Answer 1

The AV stands for Authorized Version -- that is, it was authorized by King James.

I'm writing this answer more to counter the above answers that state that the KJV is not from good sources. Although the translation is hard to understand because of the old style English, it is generally from the best of sources. Most of it was translated from the Received Texts (RT -- also called, Textus Receptus TR), a far more reliable set of manuscripts than Westcot & Hort. Though some newer translations that use the RT are a little better, because the AV didn't have all of it available at the time.

I have dozens of Bible translations that I use for research and study, but the one I find most readable and accurate is the New King James Version (NKJV).

Answer 2

The AV stands for Authorized Version. That is the actual name of the version, because it was Authorized for use in the Church of England by King James (thus the more common King James name). It was first translated in 1611, but underwent a major revision to update words and spelling in the 1780's. It is that version which is sold today. (If you were to find a copy of the 1611 version, the language - which was a pre-English - and spelling would make it almost impossible to read.)

As the King James was the first (official) English translation of the Bible ever made, and it was done in an early form of English. Even with the 1700's update, it is not an easy version to understand. Because of changing in word meanings, grammer, etc., it is not the best version for someone just starting to read the Bible to use. While I love the beauty of the old language and the almost poetic sound of the many of the words, it is not always easy to read.

I would recommend that you look for the New International Version (NIV), which was released about 20 years ago, and is an excellent translation. It is as accurate as possible, while avoiding any wording that might could problems with meaning because of the different in the English language between America, Britian and other countries (thus the International) in the title. You can find it in any Christian bookstore, most regular bookstores, and even places like Walmart. (Same with the King James)

You can also download an excellence Bible study, search and reading program (with the King James and other free translations available) for free from http:\\e-sword.net. It is my favorite

Answer 3

AV stands for 'authorized version', it means King James allowed and or ordered the translation. You will not be able to read it if you can find one. The 1611 version has had at least 38 revisions mainly to correct type errors and to update the language. They are still called 1611 versions, even though they have been revised. There are far better translations out there today. The New King James is better, also the NASB, and the newest is the HCSB which would be easier to read. If you must have truest in a technical sense-you need to do the Greek, Hebrew thing.

Answer 4

Authorized Version

By the way, the King James version is not the best translation of the bible, nor does it use the best Greek and Hebrew sources.

And despite the assertions below, the sources are NOT that good. There is much, much better manuscript attestation for the Alexandrian tradition Greek than the Byzantine - the Textus Recepticus has numerous errors, not the least of which is the inclusion of late biblical interpolations that are not part of any ancient manuscript (such as additions to Mark and the "Neither do I condemn you..." bit from John.

Don't let anyone con you into thinking the KJV is more accurate than more modern translations. No scholar of any seriousness would agree with that notion, generally peculiar to KJVonlyists alone.

Answer 5

Av1611

Answer 6

I agree with Admiral bob King James was not even himself a christian. he just want the christians to quit fighting.
The new translations are much better and much more understandable. We don't speak that way anymore. That was 200 years ago and research was limited. Now we have the dead sea scrolls and all kinds of other fragments that make the bible easier to understand.

Answer 7

Audio/Visual. This version of the bible has inputs for your cd/mp3 player. You can get one at radioshack.