Revised Standard Version

bible_translation theological_term standard

An English Bible translation revised from the American Standard Version and widely influential in twentieth-century Bible publishing.

At a Glance

A twentieth-century English Bible translation revised from the American Standard Version.

Key Points

Bible translation, not a doctrine or biblical concept
Revised from the American Standard Version
Influential in later English translation work

Description

The Revised Standard Version (RSV) is an English Bible translation produced as a revision of the American Standard Version. It had broad influence in twentieth-century Bible reading, study, and translation history. Because it names a translation rather than a biblical doctrine, theme, or interpretive category, it does not fit a standard theological-term entry without a separate, explicit Bible-translation category and sourcing plan.

Biblical Context

The RSV is used for reading and study of biblical texts, but it is not itself part of the biblical canon.

Historical Context

The RSV belongs to the history of modern English Bible translation and had notable influence on later English versions.

Jewish and Ancient Context

Not applicable directly; the RSV is a modern translation of ancient biblical texts rather than an ancient Jewish writing or concept.

Primary Key Texts

Not applicable as a doctrinal headword
if treated as a translation entry, key passages would need to be selected for translation-history discussion rather than proof-texting.

Secondary Key Texts

Not applicable in the present category.

Original Language Note

RSV is an English-language title and does not correspond to a single original-language biblical term.

Theological Significance

Its significance is indirect: it affected how English-speaking readers encountered Scripture and influenced later translation and study traditions.

Philosophical Explanation

This entry concerns a translation artifact, not a philosophical or theological category.

Interpretive Cautions

Do not treat the RSV as a doctrinal authority; it is a human translation useful for reading and study, but Scripture itself remains the authority.

Major Views

Not applicable; this is not a doctrinal term with competing theological views.

Doctrinal Boundaries

This entry should not be used to imply canonical status, doctrinal authority, or agreement on every rendering.

Practical Significance

Readers may encounter the RSV in study, citation, or comparison with other English Bible versions.

Related Entries

American Standard Version
New Revised Standard Version
English Bible translations

Data

Machine-readable JSON for Revised Standard Version