The ESV is a modern English translation of the Bible. It tries to stick closely to the original languages, like Hebrew and Aramaic, while still making the text understandable for today’s readers.

The ESV is known for being a word-for-word translation, which means they try to stay as close as possible to the original wording of the Bible. The ESV Bible is often used in study, teaching, and for serious Bible reading because it aims to preserve the meaning and style of the original text.

The ESV Bible is based on the Masoretic Text for the Old Testament. That means it’s more traditional than some translations. The ESV Bible aims to stay as close as possible to the original text, which modern readers find hard to read.