The Segond 21. Here is some key information about this version:
Background and aims
Publication date: 2007
Modernisation: The Segond 21 seeks to modernise the language of the Louis Segond translation while remaining very faithful to the original Hebrew and Greek texts.
Clarity and accessibility: The emphasis is on making the text clear and accessible for today’s readers.
Main features
Faithfulness to the original texts: The Segond 21 relies on the most reliable ancient manuscripts to ensure an accurate and faithful translation.
Linguistic revision: The language has been revised to better reflect modern French usage while keeping the richness and depth of the biblical text.
Notes and references: The version often includes explanatory notes and references to help readers understand and study the Scriptures.
Importance
Wide use: The Segond 21 is widely used in French-speaking Protestant circles, especially for Bible study and personal reading.
Accessibility: Thanks to its modernised language, it is accessible to a wider audience, including new generations of readers.
The Segond 21 was produced by a multidisciplinary team of translators, linguists and theologians, and took about 12 years of work to complete.
These revisions show how the Louis Segond translation has evolved to adapt to linguistic changes and to readers’ needs over time.