Resources
Browse through this collection of open-license Scripture and other translation resources, designed to help believers translate the Bible into their own mother tongues both accurately and with natural, clear language.
Biblical Content
Unlocked Literal Bible (ULB)
Adapted from the 1901 ASV, this translation is a literal rendering of Scripture. It is designed to be a source text for translation into other languages. View Resource
Source Audio
The audio rendering of the ULB is available to help translators who rely on oral communication to translate Scripture. View Resource
Sign Language Bibles
This page links to completed sign language Bibles from around the world, translated through the DOT (Deaf-Owned Translation) program. View Resource
DOC
This tool allows you to download Scripture in one or two languages, optionally combined with resources such as Translation Notes used in the translation checking process (described on Resources page). View Resource
Translation Support
Translation Notes
This resource provides verse-by-verse translation helps for translators. Topics include pronoun usage, handling implied and cultural information, meanings of idioms, and more. These notes also include introductions to each book of the Bible and overviews of chapters. See languages with Translation Notes
Translation Words
This resource provides definitions and explanation of usage for thousands of words throughout the Bible. See languages with Translation Words
Bible Commentary (English only)
This simple New Testament commentary gives translators additional background information to answer questions they may have as they work (such as cultural and geographical details, as well as information from the Old Testament). View Resource
Greek Words (English only)
This is a simple English/Greek lexicon. It gives translators information about the meaning of words in the original language of the New Testament. View Resource
Translation Topics (English only)
This is an in-depth guide that helps translators with challenging translation issues (figures of speech, biblical time, money, time, measurements, etc.). View Resource
Training, Facilitation, and Refinement Support (Downloads)
Audio Training (English only)
These are downloadable recorded training sessions for Scripture translation, with accompanying illustrations on slides. Download Resources
Training Modules - COBT
These are downloadable training materials for Scripture translation, such as walkthroughs and accompanying slides. Download Resources
Training Topic Info Videos (English only)
These are downloadable recorded video training sessions for Scripture translation. Download Resources
Refinement and Publication Materials
These are downloadable training materials and checklist-type forms for refinement of Scripture translations that are in preparation for publication. Download Resources
Reviewers' Guide
This is a collection of downloadable comprehension-checking resources that covers key passages of Scripture. It is designed for community checking to ensure clarity throughout their heart-language translation. Download Resources
Conversation Guide
This is a downloadable series of guided conversations on every aspect of Church-Owned Bible Translation. It helps facilitate discipleship of leaders and translators as they work on translating the Bible into their heart language.
Train the Trainer (T3) Materials
These instructors' manuals, workbooks, and other materials are downloadable for those training in Church-Owned Bible Translation.
A Bible in Every Language
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