The EasyEnglish Bible 2018 edition (EASY)

The EasyEnglish Bible is a new translation of the Bible that uses a minimal vocabulary and simple sentence structures. Its purpose is to express the original text of the Bible in clear language that is easy to understand. It is beneficial for people who do not speak English as their first language and for people who need help to unravel long or complex sentences. The transaction uses a basic vocabulary of about 1000 dictionary words that are commonly used. In addition, it uses about 600 less well-known words. These words are marked in the text, and a brief definition of each word is provided in a glossary. As far as possible, the use of glossary words is kept to a minimum. The translation uses the basic 1000-word vocabulary when these can express the original text's meaning clearly and accurately. The translators have referred to a range of English Bible translations and the original language text as a base, especially where English versions have different understandings of the original text. They have used the texts published and updated by United Bible Societies (UBS): Old Testament: Biblia Hebraica “Masoretic Text” New Testament: The Nestle-Aland “Novum Testamentum Graece”

The Easy English Bible is copyrighted material. Specific guidelines for its usage, including quoting and reproducing text for various purposes, can be found on the official Easy English website. Permission must be obtained from Wycliffe Associates (UK) for any use beyond personal study and church services.

For detailed information and inquiries about usage rights, individuals and organizations are advised to contact Wycliffe Associates (UK) directly.

Note: The use of the Easy English Bible text in any form should adhere to the guidelines provided by the copyright holders.