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Summary

This PR adds the New American Standard Bible (1995 Edition) translation to the Bible API, providing a widely-used formal equivalence English translation known for its accuracy and readability.

Translation Details

  • Version: New American Standard Bible (1995)
  • ID: en-nasb95
  • Language: English
  • Scope: Complete Bible (66 books)
  • Translation Philosophy: Formal equivalence (word-for-word)
  • Copyright: Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation
  • Publisher: The Lockman Foundation

Statistics

  • Books: 66 (complete Old and New Testament)
  • Verses: 31,103
  • Files Added: 32,294 JSON files

Testing

Verified that:

  • All 66 books are present and properly structured
  • Verse counts match the source (31,103 verses)
  • JSON format matches existing translations (compatible with API endpoints)
  • Sample verses confirmed (e.g., Genesis 1:1, John 3:16)

Contribution Notes

The New American Standard Bible (1995) is particularly valuable as:

  • One of the most widely-used formal equivalence English translations
  • Known for its accuracy and literal translation approach
  • Trusted by scholars, pastors, and Bible students
  • Provides an alternative to dynamic equivalence translations in the API
  • Maintains the traditional verse structure for easy reference

All files follow the existing directory structure and JSON format used by other translations in this repository.

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