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The Readings
The Bible read aloud in story units — whole stories, sermons, songs and law collections, each in its own episode — in a fresh translation made directly from the Hebrew — and from the Greek where a book survives in Greek — translated by Andrew Iver and read by Deanna. Genesis to Revelation, the deuterocanon included, in plain modern English with no commentary. Where the Hebrew uses God's personal name you will hear "Adonai"; Elohim is kept as Elohim, a Hebrew word that can mean God or gods, with…
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Israel at Mount Sinai · Exodus 19
Israel at Mount Sinai (Exodus 19) read aloud, in a fresh direct translation from the Hebrew - plain modern English, nothing added. Translator's notes: • Exodus…
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Genesis 9
Genesis 9 read aloud, in a fresh direct translation from the Hebrew — plain modern English, nothing added. Translator's notes: • Genesis 9:20 — וַיָּחֶל…
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Genesis 8
Genesis 8 read aloud, in a fresh direct translation from the Hebrew — plain modern English, nothing added. Translator's notes: • Genesis 8:1 — וַיִּזְכֹּר…
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Genesis 7
Genesis 7 read aloud, in a fresh direct translation from the Hebrew — plain modern English, nothing added. Translator's notes: • Genesis 7:2 — שִׁבְעָה…
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Genesis 6
Genesis 6 read aloud, in a fresh direct translation from the Hebrew — plain modern English, nothing added. Translator's notes: • Genesis 6:2 — בְנֵי־הָאֱלֹהִים…
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Jethro's visit and judges appointed · Exodus 18
Jethro's visit and judges appointed (Exodus 18) read aloud, in a fresh direct translation from the Hebrew - plain modern English, nothing added.
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Genesis 5
Genesis 5 read aloud, in a fresh direct translation from the Hebrew — plain modern English, nothing added. Translator's notes: • Genesis 5:2 — אָדָם (adam)…
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Genesis 4
Genesis 4 read aloud, in a fresh direct translation from the Hebrew — plain modern English, nothing added. Translator's notes: • Genesis 4:1 — קָנִיתִי אִישׁ…
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Genesis 3
Genesis 3 read aloud, in a fresh direct translation from the Hebrew — plain modern English, nothing added. Translator's notes: • Genesis 3:1 — עָרוּם (arum)…
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Genesis 2
Genesis 2 read aloud, in a fresh direct translation from the Hebrew — plain modern English, nothing added. Translator's notes: • Genesis 2:6 — אֵד (ed): chose…
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Water from the rock and the fight with Amalek · Exodus 17
Water from the rock and the fight with Amalek (Exodus 17) read aloud, in a fresh direct translation from the Hebrew - plain modern English, nothing added…
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Genesis 1
Genesis 1 read aloud, in a fresh direct translation from the Hebrew — plain modern English, nothing added. Translator's notes: • Genesis 1:1 — bereshit…
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Bread from heaven in the wilderness of Sin · Exodus 16
Bread from heaven in the wilderness of Sin (Exodus 16) read aloud, in a fresh direct translation from the Hebrew - plain modern English, nothing added…
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The Song of the Sea and water at Marah · Exodus 15
The Song of the Sea and water at Marah (Exodus 15) read aloud, in a fresh direct translation from the Hebrew - plain modern English, nothing added…
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Crossing the sea · Exodus 14
Crossing the sea (Exodus 14) read aloud, in a fresh direct translation from the Hebrew - plain modern English, nothing added. Translator's notes: • Exodus…
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The firstborn set apart and the road out of Egypt · Exodus 13
The firstborn set apart and the road out of Egypt (Exodus 13) read aloud, in a fresh direct translation from the Hebrew - plain modern English, nothing added…
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The Passover and the departure from Egypt · Exodus 12
The Passover and the departure from Egypt (Exodus 12) read aloud, in a fresh direct translation from the Hebrew - plain modern English, nothing added…
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The last plague announced · Exodus 11
The last plague announced (Exodus 11) read aloud, in a fresh direct translation from the Hebrew - plain modern English, nothing added. Translator's notes: •…
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Moses and Aaron before Pharaoh · Exodus 5–10
Moses and Aaron before Pharaoh (Exodus 5–10) read aloud, in a fresh direct translation from the Hebrew - plain modern English, nothing added. Translator's…
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Moses at the burning bush · Exodus 3–4
Moses at the burning bush (Exodus 3–4) read aloud, in a fresh direct translation from the Hebrew - plain modern English, nothing added. Translator's notes: •…
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The birth and flight of Moses · Exodus 2
The birth and flight of Moses (Exodus 2) read aloud, in a fresh direct translation from the Hebrew - plain modern English, nothing added. Translator's notes: •…
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Israel oppressed in Egypt · Exodus 1
Israel oppressed in Egypt (Exodus 1) read aloud, in a fresh direct translation from the Hebrew - plain modern English, nothing added. Translator's notes: •…
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Jacob's blessings and his death · Genesis 49–50
Jacob's blessings and his death (Genesis 49–50) read aloud, in a fresh direct translation from the Hebrew - plain modern English, nothing added. Translator's…
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Jacob blesses Ephraim and Manasseh · Genesis 48
Jacob blesses Ephraim and Manasseh (Genesis 48) read aloud, in a fresh direct translation from the Hebrew - plain modern English, nothing added. Translator's…
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Jacob goes down to Egypt · Genesis 46–47
Jacob goes down to Egypt (Genesis 46–47) read aloud, in a fresh direct translation from the Hebrew - plain modern English, nothing added. Translator's notes: •…
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Joseph makes himself known to his brothers · Genesis 45
Joseph makes himself known to his brothers (Genesis 45) read aloud, in a fresh direct translation from the Hebrew - plain modern English, nothing added…
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The silver cup and Judah's plea · Genesis 44
The silver cup and Judah's plea (Genesis 44) read aloud, in a fresh direct translation from the Hebrew - plain modern English, nothing added.
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The brothers return to Egypt with Benjamin · Genesis 43
The brothers return to Egypt with Benjamin (Genesis 43) read aloud, in a fresh direct translation from the Hebrew - plain modern English, nothing added…
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The brothers' first journey to Egypt · Genesis 42
The brothers' first journey to Egypt (Genesis 42) read aloud, in a fresh direct translation from the Hebrew - plain modern English, nothing added. Translator's…
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Pharaoh's dreams and Joseph's rise to power · Genesis 41
Pharaoh's dreams and Joseph's rise to power (Genesis 41) read aloud, in a fresh direct translation from the Hebrew - plain modern English, nothing added…
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Joseph interprets the cupbearer's and baker's dreams · Genesis 40
Joseph interprets the cupbearer's and baker's dreams (Genesis 40) read aloud, in a fresh direct translation from the Hebrew - plain modern English, nothing…
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Joseph in the House of Potiphar · Genesis 39
Joseph in the House of Potiphar (Genesis 39) read aloud, in a fresh direct translation from the Hebrew - plain modern English, nothing added.
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Judah and Tamar · Genesis 38
Judah and Tamar (Genesis 38) read aloud, in a fresh direct translation from the Hebrew - plain modern English, nothing added. Translator's notes: • Genesis…
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Joseph and His Brothers · Genesis 37
Joseph and His Brothers (Genesis 37) read aloud, in a fresh direct translation from the Hebrew - plain modern English, nothing added. Translator's notes: •…
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The Generations of Esau · Genesis 36
The Generations of Esau (Genesis 36) read aloud, in a fresh direct translation from the Hebrew - plain modern English, nothing added. Translator's notes: •…
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Jacob Returns to Bethel · Genesis 35
Jacob Returns to Bethel (Genesis 35) read aloud, in a fresh direct translation from the Hebrew - plain modern English, nothing added. Translator's notes: •…
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Dinah and Shechem · Genesis 34
Dinah and Shechem (Genesis 34) read aloud, in a fresh direct translation from the Hebrew - plain modern English, nothing added. Translator's notes: • Genesis…
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Jacob Prepares to Meet Esau · Genesis 32–33
Jacob Prepares to Meet Esau (Genesis 32–33) read aloud, in a fresh direct translation from the Hebrew - plain modern English, nothing added. Translator's…
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Jacob Flees from Laban · Genesis 31
Jacob Flees from Laban (Genesis 31) read aloud, in a fresh direct translation from the Hebrew - plain modern English, nothing added. Translator's notes: •…
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Jacob in Haran: Leah and Rachel · Genesis 29–30
Jacob in Haran: Leah and Rachel (Genesis 29–30) read aloud, in a fresh direct translation from the Hebrew - plain modern English, nothing added. Translator's…
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Jacob's Dream at Bethel · Genesis 28
Jacob's Dream at Bethel (Genesis 28) read aloud, in a fresh direct translation from the Hebrew - plain modern English, nothing added. Translator's notes: •…
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Jacob Takes the Blessing · Genesis 27
Jacob Takes the Blessing (Genesis 27) read aloud, in a fresh direct translation from the Hebrew - plain modern English, nothing added. Translator's notes: •…
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Isaac in Gerar and the Wells · Genesis 26
Isaac in Gerar and the Wells (Genesis 26) read aloud, in a fresh direct translation from the Hebrew - plain modern English, nothing added. Translator's notes…
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Abraham's Death and the Birth of Esau and Jacob · Genesis 25
Abraham's Death and the Birth of Esau and Jacob (Genesis 25) read aloud, in a fresh direct translation from the Hebrew - plain modern English, nothing added…
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A Wife for Isaac · Genesis 24
A Wife for Isaac (Genesis 24) read aloud, in a fresh direct translation from the Hebrew - plain modern English, nothing added. Translator's notes: • Genesis…
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The Death and Burial of Sarah · Genesis 23
The Death and Burial of Sarah (Genesis 23) read aloud, in a fresh direct translation from the Hebrew - plain modern English, nothing added. Translator's notes…
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The Binding of Isaac · Genesis 22
The Binding of Isaac (Genesis 22) read aloud, in a fresh direct translation from the Hebrew - plain modern English, nothing added. Translator's notes: •…
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The Birth of Isaac and Hagar Sent Away · Genesis 21
The Birth of Isaac and Hagar Sent Away (Genesis 21) read aloud, in a fresh direct translation from the Hebrew - plain modern English, nothing added…
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Abraham and Sarah in Gerar · Genesis 20
Abraham and Sarah in Gerar (Genesis 20) read aloud, in a fresh direct translation from the Hebrew - plain modern English, nothing added. Translator's notes: •…
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The Call of Abram · Genesis 12–19
The Call of Abram (Genesis 12–19) read aloud, in a fresh direct translation from the Hebrew - plain modern English, nothing added. Translator's notes: •…
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The Tower of Babel and the Line of Shem · Genesis 11
The Tower of Babel and the Line of Shem (Genesis 11) read aloud, in a fresh direct translation from the Hebrew - plain modern English, nothing added…
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The Descendants of Noah's Sons · Genesis 10
The Descendants of Noah's Sons (Genesis 10) read aloud, in a fresh direct translation from the Hebrew - plain modern English, nothing added. Translator's…
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Noah and the Flood · Genesis 6–9
Noah and the Flood (Genesis 6–9) read aloud, in a fresh direct translation from the Hebrew - plain modern English, nothing added. Translator's notes: • Genesis…
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The Line of Adam · Genesis 5
The Line of Adam (Genesis 5) read aloud, in a fresh direct translation from the Hebrew - plain modern English, nothing added. Translator's notes: • Genesis 5:2…
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Cain and Abel · Genesis 4
Cain and Abel (Genesis 4) read aloud, in a fresh direct translation from the Hebrew - plain modern English, nothing added. Translator's notes: • Genesis 4:1 —…
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The Fall · Genesis 3
The Fall (Genesis 3) read aloud, in a fresh direct translation from the Hebrew - plain modern English, nothing added. Translator's notes: • Genesis 3:1 —…
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Adam and Eve in the Garden · Genesis 2
Adam and Eve in the Garden (Genesis 2) read aloud, in a fresh direct translation from the Hebrew - plain modern English, nothing added. Translator's notes: •…
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Creation · Genesis 1
Creation (Genesis 1) read aloud, in a fresh direct translation from the Hebrew - plain modern English, nothing added. Translator's notes: • Genesis 1:1 —…
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Episode 0 — What This Is
The Bible, read aloud the slow way: a fresh translation made directly from the Hebrew — and from the Greek where a book survives in Greek — translated by…