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The NASB has undergone several revisions since its full release in 1971. The two most common versions used today are:

: It traditionally capitalizes pronouns referring to God (He, Him, Your), a feature many readers find helpful for tracking the subject of a passage. New American Standard BibleStandard Bible

: Unlike "thought-for-thought" versions (like the NIV), the NASB uses formal equivalence , preserving the original sentence structure and vocabulary as much as possible. The NASB has undergone several revisions since its

: Words not found in the original manuscripts but added for English clarity are printed in italics, allowing readers to see exactly what the original text says. : Words not found in the original manuscripts

The is widely recognized as the most literal, word-for-word English translation of the Bible. Published by The Lockman Foundation , it is a favorite for serious study due to its strict adherence to the original Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek texts. Key Features of the NASB