The Bible Has More Versions Than You Think!

How many versions of the bible are there?

📖 The answer might surprise you.

The Bible isn’t just one book—it’s a rich and complex library of ancient texts that’s been translated, interpreted, and reimagined in countless ways across time and cultures.

➡️ Protestants recognize 66 books.
➡️ Catholics include 73.
➡️ It’s been translated in full into 700+ languages, with portions available in over 3,000.
➡️ In English alone? 450+ versions—from the King James Version to The Message.

In this short explainer video, we break down:
✅ Why there are so many Bible versions
✅ The difference between translations and versions
✅ Literal vs. paraphrased approaches to Scripture
✅ How tools like YouVersion make dozens of English translations available

Whether you prefer a poetic rendering or modern-day clarity, the Bible continues to inspire, guide, and challenge.

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Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction: How many versions are there?
00:03 – Not just covers or publishers
00:07 – A sacred text across cultures and time
00:16 – The Bible is not a single book
00:19 – Protestant vs. Catholic book count
00:28 – Bible translation: 700+ languages
00:37 – Translation spectrum: literal to paraphrase
00:48 – Over 450 English versions
00:58 – YouVersion and popular English translations
01:09 – Translations vs. versions explained
01:23 – Translating is both science and art
01:33 – Words vs. meaning: translation decisions
01:48 – However you read it, the Bible endures
01:53 – One text, many voices