At biblica, we believe that with god, all things are possible. If your use of scripture does not fall within the gratis use guidelines listed below, written permission is required and you will need to submit a formal request. International bible society zondervan publishing house grand rapids, mich. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud 1 cor. How to cite the bible guide for four citation styles. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Mla no longer requires the url as part of their citation standard. Remember, you only need to cite the version of the bible used in the first general reference to or intext citation of the source. A selfgoverning body of fifteen biblical scholars, the committee on bible translation cbt was formed and charged with responsibility for the version, and in 1968.
And god said, let there be light, and there was light. One way to identify the translations is to mention them in your prose and. If your source is an ebook or an app, those guidelines are different as well. New international version niv bible pdf turnback to god. Carson as general editor, is an allnew study bible available exclusively in the niv built from the ground up to reflect the most current 21st century scholarship, dr.
On your works cited page, your citation should include the translation you used. Intext citation place this part right after the quote or reference to the source in your assignment. Free online bible encyclopedia scripture facts, verse and character study. The new international version niv text may be quoted in any form written, visual, electronic or audio, up to and inclusive of five hundred 500 verses without the express written permission of the publisher, providing the verses quoted do not amount to a complete book of the bible nor do the verses quoted account for twentyfive percent 25% or more of the total text of the work in which. Citing biblical resources cite your sources library. How to cite a religious text in harvard cite this for me. If you need the mla version of the citation, i recommend using. Includes ribbon marker with study help and tools including. If you used the good news bible, your citation should start like this. Translation identified in the text suppose that you wish to illustrate how translations of the bible differ by comparing the recent new living translation with the traditional king james version.
The bible new international version, 1987 grand rapids, michigan. New international version, english standard version, new revised standard version, and king james version. Of equal importance was that the bible be expressed in broadly understood modern. How do i cite the new international version bible in mla. The new international version niv is an english translation of the bible first published in 1978 by biblica formerly the international bible society. Luckily for me, theyre all niv, so the citation is the same no matter which copy i use. How to cite the bible in chicagoturabian easybib blog. Genesis 1, new international version niv the bible app. For a first parenthetical citation to a particular version, cite the name, followed by a comma, and then the passage. May 29, 2012 heres how you cite the holy bible in apa format. Works cited citation for an online version of the bible. Subsequent citations do not require the translation unless that changes. Apa style citing the bible and other biblical resources. Scan your paper for grammar mistakes and catch unintentional plagiarism.
The niv bible was produced by more than one hundred scholars working from the best available hebrew, aramaic, and greek texts. The new international version niv is a completely original translation of the bible developed by more than one hundred scholars working from the best available hebrew, aramaic, and greek texts. New international version, 2011 when quoting or paraphrasing from a particular section of scripture, add the book, chapter, and verse to your citation rather the page number. Individual instructors or editors may still require the use of urls. God saw that the light was good, and he separated the light from the darkness. However, if you use a different version indicate the new version in the text citation. An exhaustive biblical encyclopedia that details every significant word in the bible. Mla, apa, sbl, chicago mla refer to mla handbook, 8 th ed. Published individual editions of sacred writings are treated like other published books and therefore are italicized i. How to cite the bible murray library messiah college box 3002 grantham, pa. It is inconsistent in translating key phrased that confuses simple things and promotes false doctrine of calvinism. New international version copyright and usage information. The beginning in the beginning god created the heavens and the earth. The new international version niv text may be quoted in any form written, visual, electronic or audio, up to and inclusive of five hundred 500 verses without the express written permission of the publisher, providing the verses quoted do not amount to a complete book of the bible nor do the verses quoted account for twentyfive percent 25% or more of the total text of the work in.
Citing a bible mla cite bibles for free at citation. On your works cited page, a citation should include. Permission statements for the use of various bible versions on the page of your book, all bible versions that you have used must be listed with the proper permission statement and explanation of the acronym used. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the spirit of god was hovering over the waters. Oct 11, 2017 on your works cited page, a citation should include. Follow it with a footnote explaining the translations formal name. Remember, you only need to cite the version of the bible used in the first general reference to or intext citation of the. Job new american bible, complete parallel bible, 1049. New king james version nkjv, new century version ncv, international childrens bible icb, expanded bible, or the voice. The first time you cite a scripture passage, place it in parentheses with a translation abbreviation. Citing biblical resources cite your sources library guides at.
It was conceived in 1965 when, after several years of study by committees from the christian reformed church and the national association of evangelicals, a transdenominational and. Levi said i should tell you to bookmark this page if you want to keep it as a handy reference. The niv was published to meet the need for a modern translation done by bible scholars using the earliest, highest quality manuscripts available. Contains articles by nearly 200 scholars about every aspect of. The new york bible society now biblica was selected to do the translation. Holy bible, new international version, zondervan 1984.
Mar 23, 2017 because the bible is organized in a unique way, there are specific rules that govern intext citation. Avoid the new international version because there are much better bibles available like the new american standard. Niv concordance for quick easy references, 8 pages of full color maps and words of christ in red. Bible versions in 1967, the new york bible society now biblica generously undertook the financial sponsorship of creating a contemporary english translation of the bible. There are two ways to identify a translation in a bible app. To gods elect, exiles scattered throughout the provinces of pontus, galatia, cappadocia, asia and bithynia, 2 who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of god the father, through the sanctifying work of the spirit, to be obedient to jesus christ and sprinkled with his blood. The second time you refer to this passage, only cite the book, chapter and verse.
I am the lord your god, who brought you out of egypt, out of the land of slavery. The ten commandments and god spoke all these words. The name should be underlined if your word processor will support that type of formatting, and indicated with an underscore symbol if it will not. Examples are the king james bible, the good news bible and the new international version niv bible. The goal of the niv translation team was to produce an accurate translation and one that wouldhave clarity and literary quality and so prove suitable for public and private reading, teaching, preaching, memorizing, and liturgical use. Bible passages only need to be cited in the text of your paper.
Include the version of the bible you used in the first citation e. The guidelines for citing an online version of the bible are different from a print version. Niv zondervan study bible new international version. How to cite the bible in mla style pen and the pad. Apr 07, 2019 the first time you cite a scripture passage, place it in parentheses with a translation abbreviation.
Mla style citing the bible and other biblical resources henry. The below applies to all thomas nelson bible translations. Maria grazia albiani, leonides, in brills new pauly. These are the guidelines for a bible found on a website. Dec, 2010 examples are the king james bible, the good news bible and the new international version niv bible. Apr 17, 2017 this quote is from the new international version, so the parenthetical citation would look like this. The initial vision for the project was provided by a single individual an engineer working with general electric in seattle by the name of howard. According to the 6th edition of the publication manual of the american psychological association, reference list entries are not required for major classical works, such as ancient greek and roman works or classical religious works. Otherwise, cite the bibles if an author is cited for each chapter of the bible, cite them as the footnote author.
But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon 1 cor. New international version niv download the free bible. New international version niv download the free bible app. A written work or composition found in print, or digitally as an ebook. Read the international standard bible encyclopedia for online bible study. Mar 17, 2020 the first time you refer to a particular version of the bible, state the first element in that workscited list entry which is usually the name of the version, followed by a comma. You shall not make for yourself an image in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below. Mla style citing the bible and other biblical resources. The correct way to cite passages from the new international version of the bible will depend on whether you are using the american psychological association, modern language association or chicagoturabian citation style. How to cite the holy bible in apa format life with levi. Mar 17, 2020 for each intext citation, state the first element in that workscited list entry which is usually the title of the bible, followed by a comma and the date. When you first refer to a particular version, include the name, a comma, and then the passage. In apa style, the bible is not listed in the references at the end of the document. Biblica is the worldwide publisher and translation sponsor of the new international version one of the most widely read contemporary english versions of the bible.
Examples are given below note that the message is slightly different because it has an author, not an editor. History of niv bible the new international version project was started after a meeting in 1965 at trinity christian college in palos heights, illinois between the christian reformed church, national association of evangelicals, and a group of international scholars. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. How do i cite a bible app with more than one translation. For guidelines for citing the bible following mla 7 th. Holy bible, new international version, zondervan 1984 hardcover january 1, 1984 by various author 4.
Carson, along with a team of over 60 contributors, crafted allnew study notes, book and section introductions, a library of articles, and other study tools that. For each intext citation, state the first element in that workscited list entry which is usually the title of the bible, followed by a comma and the date. Brills new pauly encyclopaedia of the ancient world reference source 1. The first time you refer to a particular version of the bible, state the first element in that workscited list entry which is usually the name of the version, followed by a comma. This quote is from the new international version, so the parenthetical citation would look like this. It is a dynamic translation thought as opposed to word for word. Please pick out the permission statements below that you need to insert in your manuscript. See all 23 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Jan 16, 2014 on your works cited page, your citation should include the translation you used.