Who Is This For?
Best For:
Those wanting the most current WEB text, publishers, software developers.
Not Ideal For:
Those satisfied with earlier WEB editions.
Strengths & Limitations
✓ Strengths of the WEBU
- Most refined WEB text
- Complete and stable
- Public domain
- Modern English
- Widely supported
✗ Limitations to Consider
- Minor differences from earlier editions
- Same core limitations as WEB
Overview
The World English Bible Updated represents the latest revision of the World English Bible, incorporating corrections and improvements made through 2020 when the translation was declared complete.
Want to read the WEBU Bible online? Use our Bible search tool to find any verse, or start reading from Genesis.
Notable Features of the WEBU
- Final revised edition
- Complete Bible
- Public domain
- All corrections incorporated
- Modern English
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the World English Bible Updated?
The World English Bible Updated represents the latest revision of the World English Bible, incorporating corrections and improvements made through 2020 when the translation was declared complete.
How can I read the WEBU Bible online?
You can read and search the World English Bible Updated online for free at Acts1 Family. Use our Bible search tool to find any verse, chapter, or keyword in the WEBU translation.
When was the WEBU Bible published?
The World English Bible Updated was first published in 2020. It is classified as a Formal Equivalence translation with a 10th Grade reading level.
Who should use the WEBU Bible?
Those wanting the most current WEB text, publishers, software developers.
How does the WEBU compare to other Bible translations?
The World English Bible Updated (WEBU) is a Formal Equivalence translation. Compare it with other versions like the KJV, ASV, or NIV using our Bible comparison tools to find the best translation for your needs.
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Start ReadingHistory
Complete History of the WEBU Translation
The World English Bible Updated edition represents the culmination of the WEB translation project. After 26 years of work beginning in 1994, Michael Paul Johnson declared the translation essentially complete in 2020.
This edition incorporates all corrections, refinements, and improvements made over the project's history, representing the most polished version of the WEB text. Like all WEB editions, it remains in the public domain.
Translators
Meet the 1 Key Translators and Contributors
Michael Paul Johnson
Senior Editor
Led the World English Bible project from 1994 through its completion in 2020.
Textual Basis
Manuscript Sources and Translation Methodology
Updated ASV revision with Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia OT and Majority Text NT.
Reception
Scholarly Praise
"The WEB Updated edition incorporates ongoing revisions and corrections, ensuring readers have access to the most refined version of this public domain translation."
— eBible.org, World English Bible Updated (2024) [source]
Scholarly Concerns
Multiple WEB editions (Updated, Classic, etc.) can create confusion about which version is being cited or which represents the 'standard' text.
— Bible Version Discussions, WEB Editions (2024) [source]
Revision History
View 1 Major Revisions and Updates
- 2020 Translation declared complete.
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