Paraphrased Bibles convey the text in simple, easy-to-understand language without regard to word-for-word or even thought-for-thought expressions of the original languages.
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The Message
Translation Type: Paraphrase. Contemporary equivalence.
Target Audience: People who have never read the Bible. Long time Christians wanting to read with new eyes.
Denominational Affiliation: Evangelical
Publisher: NavPress Publishing Group
Year Released: 2002
The Living Bible
Translation Type: Paraphrase
Target Audience: Adults and children.
Denominational Affiliation: All denominations
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers
Year Released: 1971