King James Bible

American  

[king jeymz bahy-buhl] / ˈkɪŋ ˈdʒeɪmz ˈbaɪ bəl /

noun

1. an English version of the Bible prepared in England under James I and published in 1611.

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King James Bible ¹ Cultural  

1. The best-known English translation of the Bible (see also Bible), commissioned by King James I of England and published in the early seventeenth century. It is also known as the Authorized Version. In the late nineteenth century, the Revised Version was published in England.

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King James Bible ² Cultural  

1. (1611) The best-known English translation of the Bible (see also Bible). Most biblical quotations in English literature come from the King James Bible. (See also under “Bible.”)

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Example Sentences

The court’s opinion also said that the courses focused on the Protestant King James Bible and therefore indirectly discriminated against Catholic, Jewish and Muslim students.

From Seattle Times

Before his death he said he wanted to tell his children he loved them "very much and that I was a good man at one time. Don’t ever read anything but the King James Bible."

From Fox News

The King James Bible was released in 1611 and is not under copyright.

From Washington Times

The pastor opened his King James Bible to John 9:3, a lesson on God’s role in suffering and sin, he explained, building toward his conclusion.

From Los Angeles Times

Back then, the Bard wasn’t even considered high culture - his plays were as familiar to ordinary folks as the King James Bible.

From Washington Times