The ESV Family of Study Bibles
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The ESV translation stands for English Standard Version. The ESV was first published in 2001 and has enjoyed quite a following. The ESV follows in the steps of the Revised Standard Version (RSV).
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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 meaning of the original.
The ESV was translated by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors.
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The ESV is available in a wide array of formats, including, text, reference, red letter and black letter, journaling, note-taking, and study Bibles. They come in compact sizes up through large print and many others.
The ESV, produced by Crossway Publishers, has gained a reputation for high-quality Bibles, both inside and out.
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ESV Study Bible
The primary Study Bible of the ESV family is simply the ESV Study Bible. This mammoth work has to some degree set a new standard for study Bibles.
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Inside The Bible
The ESV Study Bible was designed to help you understand the Bible in a deeper way. Created by a diverse team of 95 leading Bible scholars and teachers—from 9 countries, nearly 20 denominations, and 50 seminaries, colleges, and universities—the ESV Study Bible features a wide array of study tools, making it a valuable resource for serious readers, students, and teachers of God’s Word.
Features:
- Over 25,000 study notes dealing with frequently asked questions
- Over 200 full-color maps
- Section summaries throughout
- Over 80,000 cross-references
- Over 200 charts plus diagrams
- Concordance
- Extensive articles
- 240 full-color maps and illustrations
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The ESV Student Study Bible is adapted from the ESV Study Bible and is ideally suited for students who are serious about God’s Word—who want to learn more about what the Bible teaches and how the Bible applies to all of life.
With 12,000 clear, concise study notes, the ESV Student Study Bible provides numerous other features—including nearly 900 “Did You Know?” facts, 120 Bible character profiles, and 15 topical articles. It also features a glossary of key terms, more than 80 maps and illustrations, an extensive concordance, and 80,000 cross-references. These and many other features make it the most comprehensive and content-rich student Bible available today.
Features:
- 12,000 clear, concise study notes
- Introductions and timelines for each Bible book
- 80+ maps and illustrations throughout
- 15 topical articles
- Nearly 900 new “Did You Know” facts
- 120 Bible character profiles
- Glossary with concise definitions of key terms
- 80,000 cross-references
- Extensive concordance
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With 365 theologically rich and gospel-centered devotions drawn directly from the Bible, this all-new resource was created under the editorial oversight of Dr. Sam Storms with contributions from over fifty Christian leaders. Introductions orient men to each book of the Bible, exploring its unique contribution to a man’s walk with God. Thoughtful and instructive articles address the importance of sound doctrine, life in the local church, leadership, the heart, calling, and a host of other relevant issues for today.
The Men’s Devotional Bible will strengthen men in their walk with Christ, helping them apply the gospel and the truth of God's Word in their homes, churches, and workplaces.
Features:
- 365 brand-new devotions
- Brand-new book introductions
- 14 brand-new articles
- Dictionary of key terms
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ESV Women's Devotional Bible
The Women's Devotional Bible features materials designed especially for women. The book introductions, character sketches of key figures, all-new daily devotionals, and all-new articles have been written by both women and men contributors. These contributors include professors, musicians, authors, counselors, homemakers, and conference speakers. An additional daily Bible reading plan is designed to move you towards consistent study and application of God's Word beyond just the daily devotionals.
Features
- Black letter text
- Double-column, paragraph format
- Two-color interior
- 15 articles
- 365 devotionals
- Book introductions
- Character profiles
- Dictionary of key terms
- Daily Bible reading plan
- Ribbon marker
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The ESV MacArthur Study Bible, Large Print includes the full ESV text and all of the same study content as the original ESV MacArthur Study Bible edition, but in a larger typesetting. Based on 40 years of Dr. MacArthur's careful study, this Bible provides a note, insight, or explanation for nearly every verse—now in an even more readable format.
Features:
- Double-column, paragraph format
- Presentation page
- Nearly 25,000 explanatory notes from Dr. John MacArthur
- 140+ maps and illustrations
- Articles on "How We Got the Bible" and "Introduction to the Bible"
- Extensive concordance
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The ESV Inductive Study Bible follows in the footsteps of the traditional NASB Inductive Study Bible popularized by Kay Arthur. Click the link to for a pdf sample.
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Theology should, first and foremost, be rooted in God’s Word. The goal of the ESV Systematic Theology Study Bible is to demonstrate how all Christian doctrine arises from the pages of the Bible. Created to help readers understand how Scripture forms the basis for our understanding of God, humanity, sin, salvation, and eternity, this study Bible features over 400 short in-text doctrinal summaries connecting Christian beliefs to specific Bible passages, 25 longer articles explaining important theological topics in greater depth, and introductions to each book of the Bible that highlight the unique ways each book contributes to the whole of Christian theology. Created by an outstanding team of editors and 26 contributors, this resource has been created to help Christians better connect what they believe about God with the very words of Scripture.
Features:
- Double-column, paragraph format
- Footnotes
- Book intros
- Topical index of sidebars
- Cross-references
- 400+ doctrinal summaries explaining core doctrines and connecting them to specific Bible passages
- 25+ longer articles on key theological topics
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If you missed the previous installments in this series, see the links below.
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The chart below provides samples of some of the main translations, along with year the translation was completed and the reading grade level of each translation.
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Watch your inbox for the fifth article (of six) on Bibles and Translations. It will be out on Wednesday and will cover the NIV Family of Study Bibles, including the new Cultural Backgrounds and brand new Faith Life Study Bibles
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