Korean: Easy-to-Read Version (KORERV)
Overview
The Korean Easy-to-Read Version is a New Testament translation in the Korean language, published by Bible League International in 2003. It belongs to the Easy-to-Read Version (ERV) series, developed by the World Bible Translation Center (WBTC), founded in 1973 in Arlington, Texas. [1] The ERV employs a dynamic equivalence approach, using short sentences and accessible vocabulary to convey the meaning of the original Greek text in clear, contemporary language. [2] As of the most recent available information, the Korean Old Testament translation was still in progress, with the New Testament portion available. [3]
Language and People
Korean (ISO 639-3: kor) is spoken by approximately 77,300,000 people in China. [Glottolog: kore1284]
Publishing and Organizations
Published by Bible League International.
References
- [1] What is the Easy-to-Read Version (ERV)? (archived) - GotQuestions.org. Overview of ERV history and translation philosophy.
- [2] Bible Translation (archived) - Bible League International. Description of the ERV translation approach.
- [3] ERV Reader Apps (archived) - Bible League International. Lists available ERV language editions.
- Rosetta Project: Korean Genesis - Internet Archive / Rosetta Project. Genesis in Korean.
- Global Bible Catalogue: Korean - Global Bible Catalogue. Korean language entries.
- ebible.org entry - ebible.org.