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The Nouvelle Édition de Genève

The Nouvelle Édition de Genève (NEG 1979) is a revision of the Louis Segond translation, published by the Société Biblique de Genève. It modernizes the language while remaining faithful to the original Hebrew and Greek manuscripts. Widely adopted in French-speaking Protestant churches, it is valued for its clarity, its precision and its usefulness in Bible study and theological teaching.

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The Nouvelle Édition de Genève

The (NEG), also known as NEG 1979, is a revision of the Louis Segond translation made in 1979 by the Société Biblique de Genève. Here are some key points about this revision:

Background and aims

Modernization: This revision aims to modernize the language of the Louis Segond translation while maintaining great fidelity to the original Hebrew and Greek texts.
Clarity and Accessibility: The emphasis is on the clarity and accessibility of the text for contemporary readers.
Main Features
Fidelity to the Manuscripts: The NEG 1979 relies on the oldest and most reliable manuscripts available to guarantee an accurate translation.
Linguistic Revision: The language was revised to be more understandable and fluid, taking into account the evolution of the French language.
Use in the Churches: This version is widely used in French-speaking Protestant churches and is valued for its clarity and fidelity.

Importance

Wide Use: The NEG 1979 has become a popular version, widely used in French-speaking Protestant circles.
Bible Studies: It is also used as a basis for Bible studies and theological commentaries.

The 1979 is therefore an important revision that made the Louis Segond translation more accessible and understandable for modern readers while remaining faithful to the original texts.