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King James Bible

[king jeymz bahy-buhl] / ˈkɪŋ ˈdʒeɪmz ˈbaɪ bəl /
NOUN
Authorized Version
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Then came the King James Bible in 1611, which incorporated most of Tyndale’s text.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 26, 2026

We make things: gardens, quilts, music and, above all, stories, in a vernacular all our own with its lexical ties to working class Anglo-Irish and the King James Bible.

From New York Times Aug. 9, 2023

The move follows a complaint from a parent that the King James Bible has material unsuitable for children.

From BBC Jun. 2, 2023

But Mr. Kirkpatrick has a backup plan — the Authorized Version, better known as the King James Bible.

From Washington Times May 26, 2021

Two days later, I tell Mother I’m going to pick up a new copy of the King James Bible since I’ve worn mine so thin and all.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett




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