Tyndale Bible (1525/1530) (TYN)

Overview, history, and usage notes for this Bible translation in Know The Bible.

First Published 1526 / 1534

Language Early Modern English

Tradition Reformation / Protestant

Editors / Translators William Tyndale

Reading Level Difficult

Philosophy Formal equivalence (Reformation-era, source-based)

Overview

First English translation directly from Hebrew & Greek in the Reformation era.

Tyndale's work formed the backbone of the KJV (about 70-80% of the NT). Clear, powerful phrasing; foundational to English Bible history.

Historical Background

Tyndale's work was illegal at the time; he was executed for translating Scripture. His 1534 revision is considered his definitive edition.

Origin: England and continental Europe (Worms, Antwerp)
Translators / Editors: William Tyndale
Revisions: New Testament 1526; major revision 1534; partial OT books in the 1530s

Textual Basis & Features

Below are some distinctives of the Tyndale Bible (1525/1530) textual basis and translation style:

First English NT translated from Greek rather than Latin
Strong, memorable English phrasing adopted by later versions
Partial OT translation (Pentateuch and historical books)

Further Reading & Resources

Early Tyndale New Testament printings and facsimiles
Historical and biographical works on William Tyndale

Other KTB translations:

ACV ASV BBE DARBY GNV KJV NHE ROT TYN WBT WEB WYC YLT