Darby English Bible (DARBY)
Overview, history, and usage notes for this Bible translation in Know The Bible.
Overview
Provides an extremely literal translation based on textual accuracy.
Darby's translation strongly influenced early Dispensational thought and emphasizes exact phrase-level fidelity to the Greek and Hebrew.
Historical Background
Darby undertook the translation during the rise of Dispensationalism, seeking to provide a text unhindered by ecclesiastical tradition.
- Origin: Ireland / United Kingdom
- Translators / Editors: John Nelson Darby alone
- Revisions: Minor updates between 1871-1890
Textual Basis & Features
Below are some distinctives of the Darby English Bible textual basis and translation style:
- Very literal equivalence
- Reflects Darby's theological vocabulary
- Precise renderings based on early manuscripts
Further Reading & Resources
- Darby Bible public domain text
- Biographical background on J. N. Darby
Other KTB translations:
ACV ASV BBE DARBY GNV KJV NHE ROT TYN WBT WEB WYC YLT