Holman Christian Standard Bible

Latest publication: 2011

Publisher: Holman Bible Publishers

Sample Old Testament Verse (Isaiah 53:5)
But He was pierced because of our transgressions, crushed because of our iniquities; punishment for our peace was on Him, and we are healed by His wounds. (formatted as poetry)

Sample New Testament Verse (1 Timothy 2:3-4)
This is good, and it pleases God our Savior, who wants everyone to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.

Study Bibles with the HCSB text

• Apologetics Study Bible
• Drill Bible
• HCSB Reference Bible
• HCSB Study Bible
• Holman Illustrated Study Bible
• Interactive Notetaker’s Bible
• Minister’s Bible
• Mission of God Study Bible
• The Study Bible for Women

Devotional Bible Options

• Airman’s Bible (part of the HCSB Heroes Bible series)
• Coast Guardsman’s Bible (part of the HCSB Heroes Bible series)
• Doctor’s Bible (part of the HCSB Heroes Bible series)
• Emergency Medical Services Bible (part of the HCSB Heroes Bible series)
• Evangelism Bible
• Every Day with Jesus
• Firefighter’s Bible (part of the HCSB Heroes Bible series)
• Journaling Bible
• Law Enforcement Officer’s Bible (part of the HCSB Heroes Bible series)
• Marine’s Bible (part of the HCSB Heroes Bible series)
• Nurse’s Bible (part of the HCSB Heroes Bible series)
• Sailor’s Bible (part of the HCSB Heroes Bible series)
• Soldier’s Bible (part of the HCSB Heroes Bible series)
• Sports Bible
• Sportsman’s Bible

Format Information

The publishers have provided chapter headings and sub-headings within the text of scripture. Footnotes are also provided to show readers how the original language has been understood and to indicate textual differences between various original manuscripts. Poetry is formatted as poetry and the text is in paragraph style.

Translation Information

Holman publishers take what they call an optimal equivalent toward Bible translation, which is a combination of the formal and dynamic approach. They have maintained the gender specific language of the original text.

Description by the Publisher

The latest edition of the HCSB was published to provide English-speaking people across the world with an accurate, readable Bible in contemporary English. The publishers believe that each generation needs a fresh translation of the Bible in its own language in light of the rapid changes that take place in the English language. They also wanted to incorporate the rapid advances in data that Biblical research has provided.