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Bible Version Detail — New International Reader's Version(NIRV)

	Abbreviation:	NIRV
	Name:	New International Reader's Version
	Functional Translation (1-10):	8
	Formal Translation (1-10):	5
	Ease of reading (1-10, 10 is easiest):	10
	Public Reading (1-10):	5
	Serious Study (1-10):	2
	Gender Neutral Language (1-10):	9
	Capitalization of pronouns referring to God (Yes/No):	No
	Extensive Translation of cultural terms (Yes/No):	No
	Translated by Committee (Yes/No):	Yes
	Interdenominational Participation (Yes/No):	Yes
	Interfaith Participation (Yes/No):	No
	Committee Note:	Evangelical
The NiRV is a revision of the NIV for easier reading. No major changes were made in text, and the translation philosophy is generally the same. My obvservation is that besides use of simpler vocabulary, sentences have been shortened. There is also considerable gender neutral language, which has been the source of some controversy. (Don't confuse this with the NIV which was created by the same committee as the NIV, and revises the text somewhat more than the NiRV. TNIV also uses some gender neutral language.)
Participatory Bible Study Blog Most Current Post Reading from the NIrV (Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2008 19:28:16 +0000) The New International Reader’s Version never got much traction, especially here in the United States, but I do have a copy, and I chose to do my lectionary reading from it this morning. That kind of reading is helpful in … Continue reading → Previous Posts Reading from the NIrV (Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2008 19:28:16 +0000)
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Adventure Bible for Young Readers, NIrV, The

Holy Bible: Nirv Kids' Study Bible

NIRV Adventure Bible for Young Readers Hc Case of 16

NIRV Adventure Bible for Young Readers SC Case of 16

NIrV Backpack Bible

NIrV Backpack Bible, New Testament with Psalms&Proverbs (Love Makes Me Strong)

NIRV Children's Beginner's Bible(r) - Ibs

NIrV Children's Bible, The Beginner's Bible Ed.

NIrV Discoverer's Bible for Young Readers

NIrV Gift&Award Bible

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