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This is still a very early look into the unfinished text of the Open English Translation of the Bible. Please double-check the text in advance before using in public.

Introduction

The OET Literal Version (OET-LV) is a technical document that presents the Hebrew and Greek texts to the English reader in words of their own language. It’s not especially nice to read, but every original language word is represented in the text so you can focus on the exact words that were written (and the exact numbers and units that were used if you’re tracing Biblical symbolism, etc.). It’s like holding an English magnifying glass over the original documents, and sometimes these technical details are important.

In contrast, this OET Readers’ Version (OET-RV) is designed to help you see the big picture. Remember that one of Jesus/Yeshua’s strengths was using stories and word-pictures to help his listeners understand spiritual truths. Remember that as we look back to the real-life stories of Biblical characters like Abraham and Isaac, Mosheh and the exodus from Egypt, Yonah/Jonah and many others, we can see that those narratives were also prophetic and taught about the coming messiah. So when you read this Readers’ Version, we want you to be able put aside the magnifying glass and stand back and focus on the stories and the big picture, and then on what effect they should have on your chosen lifestyle. We want those stories and their deeper meanings to stick in your mind so that you’ll be excited to share the Good Message with others via gripping stories that they can relate to.

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