Webster's Bible (1833) (WBT)

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

First Published 1833

Language Early Modern / American English

Tradition Protestant

Editors / Translators Noah Webster

Reading Level Moderate

Philosophy Formal equivalence; conservative KJV revision

Overview

Update archaic KJV language for 19th-century American readers.

Webster preserved the KJV's structure but modernized grammar and some vocabulary, while avoiding doctrinal alteration.

Historical Background

After the famous dictionary, Webster applied his linguistic reforms to a Bible revision meant to clarify American English usage.

Origin: United States
Translators / Editors: Noah Webster
Revisions: 1833 edition remains the definitive text

Textual Basis & Features

Below are some distinctives of the Webster's Bible (1833) textual basis and translation style:

Updated spelling and grammar
Maintains KJV sentence structure
Conservative wording changes

Further Reading & Resources

Webster’s 1833 edition (public domain)
Biographical notes on Noah Webster

Other KTB translations:

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