Holy Bible English Translation WEB (WORLD ENGLISH BIBLE)

The World English Bible (WEB): A Truly Free Modern Translation

The World English Bible (WEB) is a modern English translation of the Holy Bible, based on the American Standard Version (ASV) of 1901. It was created with the specific goal of providing a contemporary, accurate, and easily understandable translation that is completely free from copyright restrictions.

Unlike most modern translations that are owned by publishing corporations, the WEB was placed into the Public Domain by its creators. This allows the text to be freely shared, quoted, printed, and distributed electronically without the need for licensing fees or legal permissions. This unique status makes it an ideal resource for digital platforms like worldopenbible.com, where accessibility and the open sharing of the Word are paramount.

The WEB updates the archaic language of the ASV—replacing terms like “thou” and “thee” with “you”—while maintaining a high degree of scholarly accuracy. It is based on the Majority Text for the New Testament and the Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia for the Old Testament. By combining a modern reading experience with the freedom of an open-access text, the World English Bible serves as a vital tool for global ministry, personal study, and digital innovation.