New American Bible
The New American Bible (NAB) is the official English translation used in the Catholic Church in the United States. Designed for both liturgical use and personal study, it provides a balance of readability and theological accuracy.
Strengths
Official translation for Catholic
Mass and study in the U.S.
Includes footnotes and introductions
for context and clarity
Considerations
Translation and notes are Catholic-
specific (includes Deuterocanonical books)
Language may feel formal or less
conversational to some readers
Best For
Catholic readers and clergy,
Those participating in Catholic
liturgy or RCIA,
Bible with theological depth
First Published:
1970 (revised editions in 1986 and 2011 - NABRE)
Translation Style:
Thought-for-thought with formal equivalence
Language Style:
Liturgical, formal, yet accessible
Commissioned By:
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)
Text Sources:
Hebrew (Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia), Greek (Septuagint, NT critical texts)
Purpose:
To provide a Bible suitable for Catholic liturgy, personal study, and teaching
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Jeremiah 29:11 – “For I know well the plans I have in mind for you...”
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