Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A revised version of the King James Version of the Bible: The American Standard Version (ASV) is an English-language translation of the Bible that was published in 1901. It is a formal revision of the King James Version (KJV), aiming for greater accuracy and literalness in translating the original Hebrew and Greek texts.

Usage

• The term "American Standard Version" is used as the official title of this specific Bible translation. It is typically preceded by the definite article "the."
• It is used in religious, academic, and historical contexts when discussing Bible translations, textual criticism, or the history of the English Bible.

Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Scholars often compare readings from the American Standard Version with those of more modern translations.
  • My grandfather's old Bible is an American Standard Version from the early 20th century.
  • The American Standard Version is known for its use of "Jehovah" in the Old Testament.

Advanced Usage

• "The ASV": A common abbreviation for the American Standard Version.
  • The ASV served as the basis for later revisions like the Revised Standard Version.

Variants and Related Words

• Revised Standard Version (RSV): A mid-20th century revision that used the ASV as its starting point.
• King James Version (KJV): The 1611 translation which the ASV revised.
• New American Standard Bible (NASB): A 20th-century translation that is a direct update of the ASV, seeking to maintain its literal approach while using contemporary English.

Synonyms

• American Revised Version: A less common alternate name for the same translation.

Notes

• The American Standard Version is distinct from the "Standard Version," which can refer to other translations. The full, proper name "American Standard Version" should be used for clarity.
• It is not typically used in idioms or phrasal verbs, as it is a proper noun referring to a specific published work.

Noun

1. a revised version of the King James Version