revised standard version
Definition
- Proper noun:
- A specific revision of the American Standard Version of the Bible: The Revised Standard Version (RSV) is an authorized update and revision of the American Standard Version, an English translation of the Bible completed in the mid-20th century. It aims to provide a more accurate and readable text.
Usage
- The term is used as the official title of this specific Bible translation. It is typically preceded by the definite article "the."
- Example:
- Example:
Advanced Usage
- The abbreviation RSV is commonly used in academic and theological writing.
- Example: The footnotes in the RSV provide valuable textual variants.
Variants and Related Words
- American Standard Version (ASV): The earlier Bible translation upon which the RSV is based.
- New Revised Standard Version (NRSV): A later, more extensive revision of the RSV, published in 1989, which uses gender-inclusive language where appropriate.
Synonyms
- Translation: While a general term, in context, it can refer to this specific version (e.g., "a modern translation like the RSV").
Notes
- This is a fixed, capitalized title for a specific work. It is not used idiomatically or with phrasal verbs.
Noun
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a revision of the American Standard Version
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