The Hebrew Bible In English – JPS (1917)in PDF

This is a personal favourite and hope it will be of much benefit to you!

This English translation of the Hebrew Old Testament is used around the world and is extremely popular.

The Official Title is The Holy Scriptures According to the Masoretic Text.

Please be advised, that with all ancient texts, one must be careful and view it together with other editions/reprints (in case some text is lost or unreadable due to age etcetera). However, this does not reduce the pleasure of reading the original and ancient texts!




Index of the book (please forgive any unreadable bits: this index is computer generated from ancient texts):

40 thoughts on “The Hebrew Bible In English – JPS (1917)

    1. Hi,

      There are many English translations of the Hebrew Bible. Most modern versions do use such…. Your desire is good but has many steps, Hebrew/Aramaic/Greek/Latin and a lot more…. I suggest you have a look at the history of the English translation(s).

    1. Hi,

      This is the Jewish Publication Society’s translation of the Hebrew Bible and is recognised as an English Hebrew Bible.

      If you need to download please see our Download a Bible page.

  1. I have written a book and would like to include all 1-150 Psalms. I would like to use The Hebrew Bible In English – JPS (1917). How do I go about gaining written permission for this Bible?

    My book is at the publisher’s as we speak.

    1. Please the the Download a Bible page at the top – there might be a link in that page or you can request there.

  2. Hi i would like to know who is the name the person that translate the Bible and
    what was the guidelines.

    Thank you.

  3. I fully sympathize and understand this issue – if you look at the Download a Bible link at the top, you will see that one or more malicious humans or bots took the entire website down for close to a week. With great effort I proved it was malicious and have restored the site. But, excessive downloads,usage etc. are not ideal

    I have restored the JPS link as it does mean a lot to me too! But please be advised that the link may be withdrawn if excessive usage does show! Download once and share to all from your side!

    Best wishes.

    1. There are a number of choices – you could go for this for OT or The Great Bible, Geneva Bible, KJV 1611 etc.

  4. This post about the JPS 1917 translation is fascinating! It’s remarkable how this version has shaped English-speaking readers’ understanding of the Hebrew Bible. I appreciate the insights you provided on its historical context and significance. I’d love to delve deeper into specific passages that highlight its unique phrasing and interpretation!

  5. This post provides a fascinating glimpse into the JPS 1917 translation of the Hebrew Bible! I appreciate how the blog highlights the nuances and choices made in the translation process. It’s interesting to see how this version reflects the historical context of its time. Thanks for shedding light on such an important text!

  6. This post on the JPS 1917 translation of the Hebrew Bible is fascinating! It’s incredible to see how language influences our understanding of sacred texts. I appreciate the insights you’ve shared about the nuances of the translation process. It’s a reminder of the richness and depth that the Hebrew Bible offers, even in translation. Looking forward to more discussions on this topic!

  7. I appreciate the insights you shared about the JPS 1917 translation! It’s fascinating to see how this version has influenced English-speaking audiences’ understanding of the Hebrew Bible. The blend of scholarly rigor and poetic language really stands out, making the text accessible and profound at the same time. Looking forward to more posts exploring different translations!

  8. This post provides such an interesting insight into the JPS translation! I appreciate how it highlights the nuances in the language and context of the Hebrew Bible. It’s fascinating to see how different translations can shape our understanding of these ancient texts. Thank you for shedding light on this classic translation!

  9. dear Editor, could you please let me know what are the most true version of the original book of God (the Bible) is, also where i can find a copy to study the best explanations. does this book (The Hebrew Bible In English – JPS (1917), intertwine with the bible? and where can i find it please?

    1. Hi,

      We provide most of the main translations. the most true is hard to decide as the English Bible is a translation of the original languages.

      To download the JPS please see the comments section and you should find links there.

  10. This post on the JPS 1917 translation of the Hebrew Bible is insightful! I appreciate how it highlights the historical context and significance of this translation. It’s fascinating to see how language and interpretation have evolved over time while still striving to maintain the original meanings. Thank you for shedding light on such an important work!

  11. I appreciate how the JPS (1917) translation captures the essence of the Hebrew Bible while making it accessible to English readers. It’s fascinating to see how language and interpretation can shape our understanding of these ancient texts. Thank you for highlighting this classic version!

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