The Translation:
The first Bible project of The Lockman Foundation, the Amplified Bible combines meaning and context in its translation of the Bible. This combination means that the Bible contains alternative translations and amplified terms so that the reader can understand the meaning of scripture more clearly.
Some History:
Translation of various language into English is not always easy. There are some words that do not translate well into other languages, so it can be difficult to get to the specific meaning of certain text in just one translation. The Lockman Foundation sought to make those alternate meanings clear by offering different translations and amplified terms.
Frances Siewert (1881-1967) was determined to create a translation that included the nuanced differences in Hebrew and Greek language, culture, and archaeological findings. The Lockman Foundation financed her project. Zondervan then published the Amplified Bible.
What Sets It Apart:
The Amplified Bible allows readers to gain an understanding of the different ways certain Greek and Hebrew words can be translated. This allows for a deeper, nuanced understanding of the scripture.
Published :
The Amplified New Testament was first published in 1958 by Zondervan Publishing. The Amplified Old Testament was then published in 1962 and 1964. They were finally combined in 1965.
