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knightsgal76 · #1 (**permalink**) 08-23-2006

I know that I could not sell the footnotes or study notes in a Bible... but I am talking about the verses... I can't imagine that the Bible is copyrighted.... but, does anyone know for sure? is it public domain?

kimberlynsmommy · #2 (**permalink**) 08-23-2006

The NIV is copyrighted because it is a translation. I think that the original KJV is no longer copyrighted. Don't mistake that for the New King James though.

danib · #3 (**permalink**) 08-23-2006

HUH good question, I have NO idea though.

simplyred · #4 (**permalink**) 08-23-2006

Since the original King James Version was published in approximately 1769, there is no way it can be copyrighted. Other, more recent versions probably are. Weird to think of the Bible as being subject to copyright isn't it.

knightsgal76 · #5 (**permalink**) 08-23-2006

Thank you so much for the info

simplyred · #6 (**permalink**) 08-23-2006

Found this:
"Permission To Quote

The text of the New American Standard Bible(r) may be quoted and/or reprinted up to and inclusive of five hundred (500) verses without express written permission of The Lockman Foundation, providing the verses do not amount to a complete book of the Bible nor do the verses quoted account for more than 25% of the total work in which they are quoted.

Notice of copyright must appear on the title or copyright page of the work as follows:

"Scripture taken from the NEW AMERICAN STANDARD BIBLE®,
Copyright © 1960,1962,1963,1968,1971,1972,1973,1975,1977,1995
by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission."
Quotations and/or reprints in excess of the above limitations, or other permission requests, must be directed to and approved in writing"
on this page: http://bible.heartlight.org/info/cop...bible/nas.html

Digitalmeow · #7 (**permalink**) 09-06-2006

Wow, what an excellent question!!!