A Brighter Day Begins with His Word.

BIBLE TRANSLATION HISTORY • 2005; second edition 2019

NET Bible NET

Translation familyEvangelical / academic project
ApproachMediating translation with extensive translator notes
Status hereHistory/profile only
Rightscopyrighted with generous but defined permissions

Who made it?

Biblical Studies Press; team of biblical scholars.

Why was it made?

To make translation decisions unusually transparent through extensive notes and digital distribution.

How did it develop?

The NET Bible is known for tens of thousands of translators’ notes that explain textual and translation decisions. The first edition was completed in 2005 and a second edition followed in 2019.

What source texts did it use?

Modern critical Hebrew/Aramaic and Greek texts

Sources & publisher/history references

https://netbible.com/about/