Holy Bible English Translation ASV (AMERICAN STANDARD VERSION)

The American Standard Version (ASV) of the Holy Bible

The American Standard Version (ASV), also known as the Standard American Edition of the Revised Version, was first published in 1901. It emerged as the result of a collaborative effort between American and British scholars to produce a modern, highly accurate revision of the classic King James Version.

The ASV is widely celebrated for its commitment to “formal equivalence,” a literal translation philosophy that stays as close as possible to the original Hebrew and Greek texts. Due to its word-for-word precision, it has remained a staple for serious students of the Bible and scholars for over a century. A notable feature of the ASV is its consistent use of the name “Jehovah” for the Divine Name (Tetragrammaton) in the Old Testament, reflecting the translators’ desire to preserve the distinctiveness of the original manuscripts.

Because it was published more than 120 years ago, the American Standard Version is now officially in the Public Domain. This means it is free from copyright restrictions, allowing it to be shared, printed, and integrated into digital platforms without any legal limitations. It continues to serve as a reliable, timeless, and academically rigorous resource for anyone seeking to study the Holy Scriptures in their most literal English form.