NASB

The New American Standard Bible (NASB) is an English translation of the Bible produced by the Lockman Foundation. First published in 1971, its stated aim is to provide a faithful, readable, nearly literal translation of the original Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek texts, favoring formal equivalence over dynamic paraphrase.

The NASB is a revision and modernization of the American Standard Version (ASV) of 1901. A major revision, commonly referred to as the NASB95, was issued in 1995 to update grammar, spelling, and phrasing while preserving the literal approach. A more recent edition, often called the NASB 2020 or NASB Updated Edition, was released to reflect further manuscript evidence and contemporary English usage.

The translation is characterized by its emphasis on word-for-word rendering, with notes and cross-references that explain translation decisions in footnotes. It retains traditional book and sentence order, uses formal English and conservative vocabulary, and generally avoids idiomatic paraphrase. The NASB is commonly used in scholarly study, sermon preparation, and personal Bible study within evangelical Protestant circles, though it is also found in wider Christian communities.

Availability includes print Bibles, study editions, and digital formats; many publishers produce compact, reference, and study editions; it's also included in various Bible software and apps.

It is published by The Lockman Foundation and is widely used by churches, scholars, and individuals who seek a literal translation.