Rotherham’s Emphasized Bible (1902) (ROT)
Overview, history, and usage notes for this Bible translation in Know The Bible.
Overview
Provides an 'emphasized' translation reflecting Hebrew and Greek verbal force.
Known for its 'emphatic' notation—bolding, diacritics, and emphasis marks to show original-language grammar, stress, and nuance. Very detailed and scholarly; valued for precise study.
Historical Background
Based on Westcott & Hort (NT) and revised Hebrew sources (OT). The 1902 edition is the most trusted and widely circulated.
- Origin: United Kingdom
- Translators / Editors: Joseph Bryant Rotherham
- Revisions: First NT edition 1872; fully revised Emphasized Bible 1902
Textual Basis & Features
Below are some distinctives of the Rotherham’s Emphasized Bible (1902) textual basis and translation style:
- Emphasis marks to show stress and word order
- Detailed use of punctuation and typography to reflect syntax
- Very literal renderings informed by critical Greek and Hebrew texts
Further Reading & Resources
- Public domain Emphasized Bible editions (1902)
- Biographical studies of Joseph Bryant Rotherham
Other KTB translations:
ACV ASV BBE DARBY GNV KJV NHE ROT TYN WBT WEB WYC YLT