1611 King James Bible, KJV

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About this app

This is the original 1611 King James Bible with Apocrypha

No internet connection needed.

Bible Reading Plan, Daily Verses, Notifications, Notes, Bookmarks and more!

The King James Bible is the most printed book in the history of the world. Any so-called “1611” King James Version you buy today at the local Christian Bookstore is absolutely NOT the 1611. .. it is the 1769 Baskerville Birmingham revision, even though it admits that nowhere, and may even say “1611” in the front… it’s just not true. Prepare to be shocked! The spellings have been revised, and some words changed, in almost every printing done since 1769, and fourteen entire books plus extra prefatory features have been removed from almost every printing done since 1885!

The 1611 King James Bible was writen more than four hundred years ago when the English language was different. The original 1611 A.D. text, written in Early Modern English, shows the language in closer association with its Latin roots. Spelling was in Jacobean style which was not entirely standardized, but could be read phonetically. The original typeface was in Gothic style. Although both the typestyle and the older language may be considered difficult to read by some 21st Century English readers, the King James Version is recognized and respected for its beauty, cadence, and poetic feel.

English spelling differences in John 3:16
- U = V (Example: loued = loved; gauve = gave)
- y with 'e' above it was used as represent the 'thorn' character, which means 'the')
- nn (Sonne = Son)
Other spelling differences
- V = U (Example: vnto = unto | See John 1:11)
- VV = W (Example: svvord = sword) [The V was called a 'U', this is why we still call a W a 'double U']
- I = J (Example: Iesus = Jesus | See John 1:17)
- Long "s" letters look similar to "f" letters (Notice the 'Old Testament' type example on the right)

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Updated on
Feb 29, 2024

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Ratings and reviews

4.6
5.76K reviews
Muriel Katz
July 7, 2022
I enjoy reading the 1611 KJV Bible because it bypasses some of our modern interpretations, giving it a "purer" feel. The words are not hard to figure out, plus it's interesting how certain words and phrases were written "back then". You almost feel as though you've gone back in time. :) However, I do wish there were a few more colors (three or four) to choose from for highlighting my notes.
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Sweetpea
January 12, 2023
Wonderful App! It took some getting used to the navigations. But it has so many great features. Beautiful array of highlight colors, that you can uncolor if you change your mind. It has underline, bookmark, and a full page for notes for any verse (not individual words, though). Once I got used to the navigation I really liked it. I didn't review right away, as I wanted to wait until I got familiar with how it was set up. I'm so glad I did. I'm giving it five stars for sure.
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Lillian Riggs
June 27, 2022
Being unable to see words on the printed page, this app allows me to read the Bible with more ease. I still use a visual aid, but my eyes don't water from strain. It's so good to be able to enjoy reading. Praise God for victory over blindness. Thank you for helping to make it happen. Ads may interfere with text sometimes, but I turn off the internet and sound, and reading is a breeze .
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