This broad theory of translation attempts to follow theform of the original document very closely in verbal and grammatical order.

Verbatim Versions: These are word-for-word,grammar-for-grammar correspondence. They seek to link only one English wordto any individual Hebrew or Greek word. Examples:

• New American Standard Version
• Young's Literal Translation, Revised Version

Literal Versions:These follow the original word order, with flexibility in using variousEnglish words to translate an original Hebrew or Greek word, allowing forshades of meaning. Examples:

• The Geneva Bible
  
• King James Version
  
• New American Bible
  
• New Berkeley Version
  
• New King James Version
  
• New Life Version
  
• Revised Standard Version
  
• William Tyndale Translation

Loosely Literal Versions: These are moreidiomatic and/or interpretive translations. Examples:

• Amplified Version
  
• Jewish New Testament
  
• Lamsa Bible
  
• New Revised Standard Version