The Geneva Bible (GNV)

The Geneva Bible is an early English translation of the Bible. Its name comes from its first published in Geneva in 1560. For some forty years after the King James Version was published, the Geneva Bible remained the most popular English translation of the Bible. In 1557, an English New Testament. A few years later, in 1560, the first edition of the Geneva Bible was published in Geneva, Switzerland, containing both the New and Old Testaments and significant translation notes. Geneva Bible was published in England beginning in 1576. Over 150 editions were published, with the 1644 version being the last. Pre-dating the King James Version by 51 years, the Geneva Bible was one of the earliest mass-produced English Bibles commonly available to the public. It was the primary English Bible used by 16th-century English Protestant Reformers. Eventually, the King James Version would replace the Geneva Bible as the most popular English translation. The Geneva Bible is a critical English translation and was the primary Bible used by many early settlers in America. In recent years, it has gained popularity again, both because it is an excellent translation and because of its well-written study notes.

As the Geneva Bible was published in the 16th century, it is now in the public domain. This means it can be freely copied, quoted, and distributed without requiring permission or paying royalties. However, any modern translations or versions derived from it may still be under copyright.