The ESV is an “essentially literal” translation that seeks as far as possible to capture the precise wording of the original text and the personal style of each Bible writer. As such, its emphasis is on “word-for-word” correspondence, at the same time taking into account differences of grammar, syntax, and idiom between current literary English and the original languages. Thus it seeks to be transparent to the original text, letting the reader see as directly as possible the structure and meanin

The ESV Bible app allows you to easily read, study, and engage with God’s word wherever you go, making it the best possible Bible reading experience for your phone or tablet. And we've just updated the app with a number of exciting new features to make it even better! Check out the new features and download the app: ESV.org | Crossway