The King James Version (KJV)

The King James Version (KJV), also known as the Authorized Version, is an English translation of the Bible completed in 1611. It was commissioned by King James I of England to create a translation accessible to the common people, based on earlier Hebrew, Greek, and Latin texts. Known for its poetic and majestic language, the KJV has greatly influenced English-speaking Christian traditions and literature. While some modern translations have since been produced for clarity, the KJV remains highly revered for its historical significance, literary quality, and spiritual authority in many churches worldwide.