World English Bible (WEB)
Begun in 1997, the World English Bible updates the language of the American Standard-ASV1901 (ASV) for contemporary readers while staying close to the original Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek. Because it carries no copyright restrictions, it's a natural starting point for reading Genesis (WEB) online today.
The Old Testament (often abbreviated OT) is the first division of the Christian biblical canon, which is based primarily upon the 24 books of the Hebrew Bible (or Tanakh), a collection of ancient religious Hebrew writings by the Israelites believed by most Christians and religious Jews to be the sacred Word of God.
The New Testament (NT) is the second division of the Christian biblical canon. It discusses the teachings and person of Jesus, as well as events in first-century Christianity.
About the World English Bible (WEB) Translation
The World English Bible (WEB) is a modern, public domain English Bible translation based on the American Standard Version of 1901. Produced through a collaborative project begun in 1997, the World English Bible updates the language of the ASV for contemporary English readers while remaining accurate to the original Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek scriptures. Because the WEB is in the public domain, it can be freely quoted, printed, distributed, and used without restriction — making it one of the most accessible Bible translations for missionaries, digital projects, and educational use worldwide. The World English Bible uses the name 'Yahweh' for God in the Old Testament, reflecting modern scholarship. Designed for clarity and accuracy, the WEB Bible is an excellent choice for daily reading, scripture memorization, and personal study. Read the World English Bible online here, with all 66 books available in full from Genesis to Revelation.
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Today's Verse
The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: A broken and contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.
Verse Of The DayThe WEB translates the divine name as 'Yahweh' in the Old Testament, reflecting modern scholarship, and it reads noticeably more current than the King James Version (KJV). It's a solid choice for daily reading and memorization, including favorites like Psalms (WEB).
