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The English Darby Version (often abbreviated as DBY) is a distinctive and influential translation of the Bible, officially titled The Holy Scriptures: A New Translation from the Original Languages. Its principal translator was John Nelson Darby (1800–1882), a leading figure in the Plymouth Brethren movement and a formidable biblical scholar. Driven by a desire for doctrinal precision and textual fidelity, Darby produced a work that stands as a monument to 19th-century literal Bible translation.
The translation's defining characteristic is its extreme literalism. Darby's primary goal was to render the original Hebrew and Greek texts into English with as little interpretive smoothing as possible. He meticulously followed the grammatical constructions and word order of the source languages, often resulting in English that feels formal, stilted, or even awkward to modern readers. This choice, however, makes the version an exceptional tool for serious study, as it allows readers to glimpse the underlying syntax and verbal relationships of the original texts. It is particularly valued for analyzing epistolary passages and prophetic literature where precise terminology is crucial.
The translation is also a product of Darby's dispensationalist theology. Key terms are translated with rigorous consistency to reflect his theological framework. For instance, the Greek word ekklēsiais uniformly translated as "assembly" rather than "church," a distinction meaningful within Brethren teaching. The version exists in two main forms: the "English" edition (1890), which uses "LORD" for the divine name Yahweh, and the "German" edition, which uses "Jehovah." Both include numerous footnotes that offer alternative readings, textual criticisms, and explanations of translational choices, showcasing Darby's scholarly engagement.
Duration - 6h 37m.
Author - The Bible.
Narrator - Emily Anderson.
Published Date - Thursday, 15 January 2026.
Copyright - © 2026 RTB PUBLISHING ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
The English Darby Version (often abbreviated as DBY) is a distinctive and influential translation of the Bible, officially titled The Holy Scriptures: A New Translation from the Original Languages. Its principal translator was John Nelson Darby (1800–1882), a leading figure in the Plymouth Brethren movement and a formidable biblical scholar. Driven by a desire for doctrinal precision and textual fidelity, Darby produced a work that stands as a monument to 19th-century literal Bible translation. The translation's defining characteristic is its extreme literalism. Darby's primary goal was to render the original Hebrew and Greek texts into English with as little interpretive smoothing as possible. He meticulously followed the grammatical constructions and word order of the source languages, often resulting in English that feels formal, stilted, or even awkward to modern readers. This choice, however, makes the version an exceptional tool for serious study, as it allows readers to glimpse the underlying syntax and verbal relationships of the original texts. It is particularly valued for analyzing epistolary passages and prophetic literature where precise terminology is crucial. The translation is also a product of Darby's dispensationalist theology. Key terms are translated with rigorous consistency to reflect his theological framework. For instance, the Greek word ekklēsiais uniformly translated as "assembly" rather than "church," a distinction meaningful within Brethren teaching. The version exists in two main forms: the "English" edition (1890), which uses "LORD" for the divine name Yahweh, and the "German" edition, which uses "Jehovah." Both include numerous footnotes that offer alternative readings, textual criticisms, and explanations of translational choices, showcasing Darby's scholarly engagement. Duration - 6h 37m. Author - The Bible. Narrator - Emily Anderson. Published Date - Thursday, 15 January 2026. Copyright - © 2026 RTB PUBLISHING ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:14
0001 genesis chapter 1
Duration:00:06:12
0002 genesis chapter 2
Duration:00:04:36
0003 genesis chapter 3
Duration:00:04:52
0004 genesis chapter 4
Duration:00:04:51
0005 genesis chapter 5
Duration:00:04:33
0006 genesis chapter 6
Duration:00:04:16
0007 genesis chapter 7
Duration:00:04:27
0008 genesis chapter 8
Duration:00:04:14
0009 genesis chapter 9
Duration:00:05:01
0010 genesis chapter 10
Duration:00:05:07
0011 genesis chapter 11
Duration:00:05:16
0012 genesis chapter 12
Duration:00:03:52
0013 genesis chapter 13
Duration:00:03:21
0014 genesis chapter 14
Duration:00:04:56
0015 genesis chapter 15
Duration:00:03:48
0016 genesis chapter 16
Duration:00:03:22
0017 genesis chapter 17
Duration:00:05:12
0018 genesis chapter 18
Duration:00:06:31
0019 genesis chapter 19
Duration:00:08:02
0020 genesis chapter 20
Duration:00:04:03
0021 genesis chapter 21
Duration:00:05:59
0022 genesis chapter 22
Duration:00:04:54
0023 genesis chapter 23
Duration:00:03:48
0024 genesis chapter 24
Duration:00:13:38
0025 genesis chapter 25
Duration:00:06:09
0026 genesis chapter 26
Duration:00:06:46
0027 genesis chapter 27
Duration:00:09:49
0028 genesis chapter 28
Duration:00:04:43
0029 genesis chapter 29
Duration:00:06:34
0030 genesis chapter 30
Duration:00:07:47
0031 genesis chapter 31
Duration:00:10:48
0032 genesis chapter 32
Duration:00:06:20
0033 genesis chapter 33
Duration:00:04:00
0034 genesis chapter 34
Duration:00:05:55
0035 genesis chapter 35
Duration:00:05:27
0036 genesis chapter 36
Duration:00:07:39
0037 genesis chapter 37
Duration:00:07:20
0038 genesis chapter 38
Duration:00:06:08
0039 genesis chapter 39
Duration:00:04:31
0040 genesis chapter 40
Duration:00:04:36
0041 genesis chapter 41
Duration:00:10:43
0042 genesis chapter 42
Duration:00:07:30
0043 genesis chapter 43
Duration:00:06:47
0044 genesis chapter 44
Duration:00:06:36
0045 genesis chapter 45
Duration:00:05:37
0046 genesis chapter 46
Duration:00:06:12
0047 genesis chapter 47
Duration:00:07:03
0048 genesis chapter 48
Duration:00:04:56
0049 genesis chapter 49
Duration:00:06:07
0050 genesis chapter 50
Duration:00:05:20
0051 exodus chapter 1
Duration:00:03:39
0052 exodus chapter 2
Duration:00:04:44
0053 exodus chapter 3
Duration:00:05:54
0054 exodus chapter 4
Duration:00:06:26
0055 exodus chapter 5
Duration:00:04:39
0056 exodus chapter 6
Duration:00:05:50
0057 exodus chapter 7
Duration:00:05:09
0058 exodus chapter 8
Duration:00:06:56
0059 exodus chapter 9
Duration:00:07:08
0060 exodus chapter 10
Duration:00:06:30
0061 exodus chapter 11
Duration:00:02:20
0062 exodus chapter 12
Duration:00:10:23
0063 exodus chapter 13
Duration:00:04:46
0064 exodus chapter 14
Duration:00:06:48
0065 exodus chapter 15
Duration:00:05:27
0066 exodus chapter 16
Duration:00:07:33
0067 exodus chapter 17
Duration:00:03:27
0068 exodus chapter 18
Duration:00:05:29
0069 exodus chapter 19
Duration:00:05:05
0070 exodus chapter 20
Duration:00:04:33
0071 exodus chapter 21
Duration:00:06:25
0072 exodus chapter 22
Duration:00:05:48
0073 exodus chapter 23
Duration:00:06:20
0074 exodus chapter 24
Duration:00:03:37
0075 exodus chapter 25
Duration:00:07:03
0076 exodus chapter 26
Duration:00:06:37
0077 exodus chapter 27
Duration:00:04:09
0078 exodus chapter 28
Duration:00:08:55
0079 exodus chapter 29
Duration:00:09:40
0080 exodus chapter 30
Duration:00:07:20
0081 exodus chapter 31
Duration:00:03:34
0082 exodus chapter 32
Duration:00:07:56
0083 exodus chapter 33
Duration:00:05:08
0084 exodus chapter 34
Duration:00:07:36
0085 exodus chapter 35
Duration:00:06:49
0086 exodus chapter 36
Duration:00:06:50
0087 exodus chapter 37
Duration:00:05:35
0088 exodus chapter 38
Duration:00:06:13
0089 exodus chapter 39
Duration:00:08:07
0090 exodus chapter 40
Duration:00:05:52
0091 leviticus chapter 1
Duration:00:03:39
0092 leviticus chapter 2
Duration:00:03:17
0093 leviticus chapter 3
Duration:00:03:25
0094 leviticus chapter 4
Duration:00:07:40
0095 leviticus chapter 5
Duration:00:05:04
0096 leviticus chapter 6
Duration:00:06:13
0097 leviticus chapter 7
Duration:00:07:36
0098 leviticus chapter 8
Duration:00:07:19
0099 leviticus chapter 9
Duration:00:04:55
0100 leviticus chapter 10
Duration:00:04:50
0101 leviticus chapter 11
Duration:00:08:58
0102 leviticus chapter 12
Duration:00:01:50
0103 leviticus chapter 13
Duration:00:13:06
0104 leviticus chapter 14
Duration:00:11:35
0105 leviticus chapter 15
Duration:00:06:38
0106 leviticus chapter 16
Duration:00:07:45
0107 leviticus chapter 17
Duration:00:03:44
0108 leviticus chapter 18
Duration:00:05:38
0109 leviticus chapter 19
Duration:00:07:20
0110 leviticus chapter 20
Duration:00:05:55
0111 leviticus chapter 21
Duration:00:04:29
0112 leviticus chapter 22
Duration:00:06:44
0113 leviticus chapter 23
Duration:00:09:06
0114 leviticus chapter 24
Duration:00:04:01
0115 leviticus chapter 25
Duration:00:11:09
0116 leviticus chapter 26
Duration:00:09:10
0117 leviticus chapter 27
Duration:00:06:38
0118 numbers chapter 1
Duration:00:10:01
0119 numbers chapter 2
Duration:00:06:05
0120 numbers chapter 3
Duration:00:09:22
0121 numbers chapter 4
Duration:00:09:58
0122 numbers chapter 5
Duration:00:06:27
0123 numbers chapter 6
Duration:00:05:44
0124 numbers chapter 7
Duration:00:15:50
0125 numbers chapter 8
Duration:00:05:07
0126 numbers chapter 9
Duration:00:05:06
0127 numbers chapter 10
Duration:00:06:22
0128 numbers chapter 11
Duration:00:07:30
0129 numbers chapter 12
Duration:00:03:00
0130 numbers chapter 13
Duration:00:05:42
0131 numbers chapter 14
Duration:00:08:54
0132 numbers chapter 15
Duration:00:07:57
0133 numbers chapter 16
Duration:00:09:42
0134 numbers chapter 17
Duration:00:02:36
0135 numbers chapter 18
Duration:00:07:59
0136 numbers chapter 19
Duration:00:05:01
0137 numbers chapter 20
Duration:00:05:45
0138 numbers chapter 21
Duration:00:06:51
0139 numbers chapter 22
Duration:00:08:33
0140 numbers chapter 23
Duration:00:05:45
0141 numbers chapter 24
Duration:00:04:57
0142 numbers chapter 25
Duration:00:03:21
0143 numbers chapter 26
Duration:00:12:19
0144 numbers chapter 27
Duration:00:04:30
0145 numbers chapter 28
Duration:00:05:56
0146 numbers chapter 29
Duration:00:08:00
0147 numbers chapter 30
Duration:00:03:25
0148 numbers chapter 31
Duration:00:09:14
0149 numbers chapter 32
Duration:00:07:45
0150 numbers chapter 33
Duration:00:07:43
0151 numbers chapter 34
Duration:00:04:45
0152 numbers chapter 35
Duration:00:07:01
0153 numbers chapter 36
Duration:00:03:04
0154 deuteronomy chapter 1
Duration:00:09:31
0155 deuteronomy chapter 2
Duration:00:07:43
0156 deuteronomy chapter 3
Duration:00:06:22
0157 deuteronomy chapter 4
Duration:00:10:54
0158 deuteronomy chapter 5
Duration:00:06:43
0159 deuteronomy chapter 6
Duration:00:04:58
0160 deuteronomy chapter 7
Duration:00:06:22
0161 deuteronomy chapter 8
Duration:00:04:23
0162 deuteronomy chapter 9
Duration:00:06:53
0163 deuteronomy chapter 10
Duration:00:04:42
0164 deuteronomy chapter 11
Duration:00:06:54
0165 deuteronomy chapter 12
Duration:00:07:51
0166 deuteronomy chapter 13
Duration:00:04:27
0167 deuteronomy chapter 14
Duration:00:05:38
0168 deuteronomy chapter 15
Duration:00:05:22
0169 deuteronomy chapter 16
Duration:00:05:16
0170 deuteronomy chapter 17
Duration:00:05:10
0171 deuteronomy chapter 18
Duration:00:04:33
0172 deuteronomy chapter 19
Duration:00:04:25
0173 deuteronomy chapter 20
Duration:00:04:39
0174 deuteronomy chapter 21
Duration:00:05:15
0175 deuteronomy chapter 22
Duration:00:06:12
0176 deuteronomy chapter 23
Duration:00:04:58
0177 deuteronomy chapter 24
Duration:00:04:49
0178 deuteronomy chapter 25
Duration:00:04:05
0179 deuteronomy chapter 26
Duration:00:04:51
0180 deuteronomy chapter 27
Duration:00:05:01
0181 deuteronomy chapter 28
Duration:00:15:04
0182 deuteronomy chapter 29
Duration:00:06:13
0183 deuteronomy chapter 30
Duration:00:05:01
0184 deuteronomy chapter 31
Duration:00:07:09
0185 deuteronomy chapter 32
Duration:00:10:03
0186 deuteronomy chapter 33
Duration:00:06:06
0187 deuteronomy chapter 34
Duration:00:02:27
0188 joshua chapter 1
Duration:00:04:16
0189 joshua chapter 2
Duration:00:05:27
0190 joshua chapter 3
Duration:00:04:00
0191 joshua chapter 4
Duration:00:04:56
0192 joshua chapter 5
Duration:00:03:44
0193 joshua chapter 6
Duration:00:06:20
0194 joshua chapter 7
Duration:00:06:47
0195 joshua chapter 8
Duration:00:08:18
0196 joshua chapter 9
Duration:00:05:50
0197 joshua chapter 10
Duration:00:10:00
0198 joshua chapter 11
Duration:00:05:15
0199 joshua chapter 12
Duration:00:05:18