Welcome to the ASV Bible
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American Standard Version (ASV)
Cross-Reference Data Attribution
Cross-reference data draws primarily from public-domain sources, especially the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, which provides most of the connections between verses.
Source: OpenBible.info Cross-References (CC-BY)
Why the American Standard Version (ASV)?
The ASV (1901) is known for its literal, word-for-word translation from the original Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek texts. It prioritizes accuracy and faithfulness to the source languages over readability.
As a public-domain text with a long history of use in scholarship and cross-reference tools, the ASV offers a stable foundation for verse-by-verse exploration. Its consistent wording makes it an excellent reference for developers, researchers, and readers who need predictable verse numbers and phrasing.
When compared inline with the King James Version (KJV) or newer translations such as NASB/ESV, the ASV generally aligns closely, making side‑by‑side study straightforward while preserving slightly more traditional phrasing.