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kjv-language.pdf<\/p><\/div>\n

This is a 1-page introduction to the language of the Authorised Version which can serve as a quick introduction for new readers.<\/p>\n

Particularly for second language speakers of English, it is helpful to explain the distinction between “Thou” and “You”, and the verb endings.<\/p>\n

Click the image on the left to download.\u00a0 Use as you please, modify, publish for profit, etc – it’s in the public domain.\u00a0 It is not completely field-tested, so corrections are welcome. Here’s the source file for editing in LibreOffice kjv-language.odt<\/a> should you need to change layout, content, etc.<\/p>\n

Short KJV language word list<\/h1>\n

The Authorised Version of the Bible was translated into modern English from printed editions of the Hebrew and Greek received text. It was first published in 1611 with the authorisation of King James of England.\u00a0 The KJV is the only English edition of the Bible authorised by a king, and is the original standard English Bible, undiluted by the world.<\/i><\/p>\n

Jesus said, \u201c<\/i><\/em>Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away.<\/em>\u201d <\/i><\/em>(Mark 13:31)<\/i><\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cYou\u201d <\/i>W<\/i>ords<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n
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The word \u201cyou\u201d is written in two ways in the KJV, either one<\/u> of you (\u201c<\/i>thou<\/b>\u201d), or many<\/u> (\u201c<\/i>you\u201d<\/b>):<\/i><\/p>\n

Thou<\/b>, thee<\/b>, thy\/<\/b>thine<\/b>:<\/i> <\/b>(singular \u2013 <\/i>one person<\/i>) <\/i><\/p>\n