Analysis of manuscripts: comparing thousands of textual variants ( Leningrad, , , etc.) could be done in a few hours or days, depending on computing power.
Raw translation: generating a literal version of the whole Bible (Old + New Testament) could be accomplished in a few minutes to a few hours.
Stylistic harmonization : standardizing vocabulary and syntax across 66 books could take a few days with consistency algorithms.
Production of a readable version: a modern AI can offer a fluent version in a few weeks at most, if it is given precise rules.
Comparison with the human 12 years
| Stage | Human duration () | Estimated AI duration |
| Comparison of manuscripts | Several years | A few hours/days |
| Raw translation | Several years | Minutes/hours |
| Stylistic harmonization | Several years | A few days |
| Final publication | 12 years in total | A few weeks |
Fundamental limit
Even if AI is extremely fast, it cannot:
Bear spiritual discernment (the influence of the Holy Spirit, prayer, theological debate).
Assume communal responsibility (the Church, the translators, the readers).
Decide theological nuances that require more than linguistic logic.
So: AI could reduce 12 years to a few weeks, but the result would remain incomplete without the spiritual and human dimension.