Revision #16417
New Korean Revised Version (Gaeyeok Gaejeong)
Localized for English-speaking readers
Status: approved
Changes from the previous English revision
= ## Definition and Name
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- The Gaeyeok Gaejeong is a Korean translation of the Bible published by the Korean Bible Society in 1998. Its formal title is *Seonggyeong Jeonseo Gaeyeok Gaejeongpan* (The Holy Bible, New Korean Revised Version), and it is also called the *Gaeyeok Gaejeongpan* for short. The name signifies that the *Gaeyeok* (改譯, "revised translation") Bible was further revised, or *gaejeong* (改正, "corrected"). It contains both the Old Testament and the New Testament and is the most widely used translation in Korean Protestant worship and preaching.
+ The New Korean Revised Version (Gaeyeok Gaejeong) is a Korean translation of the Bible published by the Korean Bible Society in 1998. Its formal title is *The Holy Bible, New Korean Revised Version*, and it is also known in short form as the *Gaeyeok Gaejeongpan*. The name indicates that the earlier Revised (*Gaeyeok*) Bible was itself revised once more. It contains both the Old Testament and the New Testament and is the most widely used translation in Korean Protestant worship and preaching.
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= ## Historical Background
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- Bible translation into Korean began with the work of missionaries in the late nineteenth century, and the first complete Bible, containing both the Old and New Testaments, appeared in 1911. A retranslation of this text, the *Seonggyeong Gaeyeok* (Revised Bible), was published in 1938. In 1961 the *Gaeyeok Hangeul* edition (Korean Revised Version) appeared, updating this text to conform to revised spelling conventions. For several decades the Gaeyeok Hangeul served as the standard Bible of the Korean church.
+ Bible translation into Korean began with the work of missionaries in the late nineteenth century, and the first complete Bible, containing both the Old and New Testaments, appeared in 1911. A retranslation of this text, the *Revised Bible* (*Seonggyeong Gaeyeok*), was published in 1938. In 1961 the Korean Revised Version (*Gaeyeok Hangeul*) appeared, updating this text to conform to revised spelling conventions. For several decades the Korean Revised Version served as the standard Bible of the Korean church.
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- In 1988 new Korean orthography rules were officially promulgated, and complaints persisted that the archaic expressions of the Gaeyeok Hangeul were difficult to read. In response, the Korean Bible Society undertook a revision based on the Gaeyeok Hangeul and published the Gaeyeok Gaejeong in 1998. The revision was not a new translation. While preserving as far as possible the style and familiar passages of the Gaeyeok Bible, it focused on the following changes:
+ In 1988 new Korean orthography rules were officially promulgated, and complaints persisted that the archaic expressions of the Korean Revised Version were difficult to read. In response, the Korean Bible Society undertook a revision based on the Korean Revised Version and published the New Korean Revised Version in 1998. The revision was not a new translation. While preserving as far as possible the style and familiar passages of the Revised Bible, it focused on the following changes:
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= - Bringing spelling and word spacing into line with current standards
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= - Replacing expressions that were demeaning toward people with disabilities or illnesses
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- As a result, most of the older literary style, including verb endings such as "…hasinira," remains. As in the Gaeyeok Hangeul, the divine name is rendered "Yeohowa" (Jehovah).
+ As a result, most of the older literary style, including archaic verb endings, remains. As in the Korean Revised Version, the divine name is rendered "Jehovah" (*Yeohowa*).
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= ## Use in the Korean Church
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- Since the 2000s most Protestant denominations have used the Gaeyeok Gaejeong as their Bible for worship. Pulpit Bibles, Scripture passages printed in church bulletins, Bible study materials, and Scripture memorization generally follow this translation as well. In bookstores, editions bound together with the *21st Century Hymnal*, published in 2006, are commonly sold.
+ Since the 2000s most Korean Protestant denominations have used the New Korean Revised Version as their Bible for worship. Pulpit Bibles, Scripture passages printed in church bulletins, Bible study materials, and Scripture memorization generally follow this translation as well. In bookstores, editions bound together with the *21st Century Hymnal*, published in 2006, are commonly sold.
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- When the translation was first introduced, some churches and pastors continued to use the familiar Gaeyeok Hangeul. Criticism was also reportedly voiced regarding the translation's accuracy and the scope of the revision, and some churches still use the Gaeyeok Hangeul today.
+ When the translation was first introduced, some churches and pastors continued to use the familiar Korean Revised Version. Criticism was also reportedly voiced regarding the translation's accuracy and the scope of the revision, and some churches still use the Korean Revised Version today.
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- The translation in use also varies by denomination. The Anglican Church of Korea is reported to have used mainly the Common Translation family of texts in its worship. In addition, many churches use the Gaeyeok Gaejeong for worship while also using the Revised New Korean Standard Version (Saebeonyeok), likewise published by the Korean Bible Society, for personal reading and comparative study.
+ The translation in use also varies by denomination. The Anglican Church of Korea is reported to have used mainly texts of the Common Translation family in its worship. In addition, many churches use the New Korean Revised Version for worship while also using the New Korean Standard Version, likewise published by the Korean Bible Society, for personal reading and comparative study.
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- The copyright to the Gaeyeok Gaejeong is held by the Korean Bible Society, so permission from the Society is required to reproduce its text in publications or software. By contrast, the copyright term for the Gaeyeok Hangeul is reported to have expired, and it is used relatively freely in online Bible services and similar settings.
+ The copyright to the New Korean Revised Version is held by the Korean Bible Society, so permission from the Society is required to reproduce its text in publications or software. By contrast, the copyright term for the Korean Revised Version is reported to have expired, and it is used relatively freely in online Bible services and similar settings.
The Gaeyeok Gaejeong (New Korean Revised Version) is a Korean translation of the Bible published by the Korean Bible Society in 1998 as a revision of the Korean Revised Version (Gaeyeok Hangeul). Today most Korean Protestant denominations use it as their Bible for worship.
The New Korean Revised Version (Gaeyeok Gaejeong) is a Korean translation of the Bible published by the Korean Bible Society in 1998 as a revision of the Korean Revised Version (Gaeyeok Hangeul). Today most Korean Protestant denominations use it as their Bible for worship.
Full revision
The New Korean Revised Version (Gaeyeok Gaejeong) is a Korean translation of the Bible published by the Korean Bible Society in 1998 as a revision of the Korean Revised Version (Gaeyeok Hangeul). Today most Korean Protestant denominations use it as their Bible for worship.
Definition and Name
The New Korean Revised Version (Gaeyeok Gaejeong) is a Korean translation of the Bible published by the Korean Bible Society in 1998. Its formal title is The Holy Bible, New Korean Revised Version, and it is also known in short form as the Gaeyeok Gaejeongpan. The name indicates that the earlier Revised (Gaeyeok) Bible was itself revised once more. It contains both the Old Testament and the New Testament and is the most widely used translation in Korean Protestant worship and preaching.
Historical Background
Bible translation into Korean began with the work of missionaries in the late nineteenth century, and the first complete Bible, containing both the Old and New Testaments, appeared in 1911. A retranslation of this text, the Revised Bible (Seonggyeong Gaeyeok), was published in 1938. In 1961 the Korean Revised Version (Gaeyeok Hangeul) appeared, updating this text to conform to revised spelling conventions. For several decades the Korean Revised Version served as the standard Bible of the Korean church.
In 1988 new Korean orthography rules were officially promulgated, and complaints persisted that the archaic expressions of the Korean Revised Version were difficult to read. In response, the Korean Bible Society undertook a revision based on the Korean Revised Version and published the New Korean Revised Version in 1998. The revision was not a new translation. While preserving as far as possible the style and familiar passages of the Revised Bible, it focused on the following changes:
- Bringing spelling and word spacing into line with current standards
- Updating obsolete words and smoothing awkward sentences
- Replacing expressions that were demeaning toward people with disabilities or illnesses
As a result, most of the older literary style, including archaic verb endings, remains. As in the Korean Revised Version, the divine name is rendered "Jehovah" (Yeohowa).
Use in the Korean Church
Since the 2000s most Korean Protestant denominations have used the New Korean Revised Version as their Bible for worship. Pulpit Bibles, Scripture passages printed in church bulletins, Bible study materials, and Scripture memorization generally follow this translation as well. In bookstores, editions bound together with the 21st Century Hymnal, published in 2006, are commonly sold.
When the translation was first introduced, some churches and pastors continued to use the familiar Korean Revised Version. Criticism was also reportedly voiced regarding the translation's accuracy and the scope of the revision, and some churches still use the Korean Revised Version today.
The translation in use also varies by denomination. The Anglican Church of Korea is reported to have used mainly texts of the Common Translation family in its worship. In addition, many churches use the New Korean Revised Version for worship while also using the New Korean Standard Version, likewise published by the Korean Bible Society, for personal reading and comparative study.
The copyright to the New Korean Revised Version is held by the Korean Bible Society, so permission from the Society is required to reproduce its text in publications or software. By contrast, the copyright term for the Korean Revised Version is reported to have expired, and it is used relatively freely in online Bible services and similar settings.