Geneva Bible Geneva

Who made it?

English Protestant exiles in Geneva, including William Whittingham and colleagues.

Why was it made?

To provide an accessible study Bible for English-speaking Protestants.

How did it develop?

The Geneva Bible introduced influential study notes, numbered verses throughout, and a compact format. It became enormously popular among English Protestants, including Puritans, before and alongside the KJV.

What source texts did it use?

Hebrew and Greek texts available to Reformation scholars