King James Version with full narration by Alexander Scourby
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KJV Bible Glossary
Definitions and plain-English explanations of King James Version words, phrases, and theological terms — so nothing in scripture is lost in translation.
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Inspiration
CategoryTheological Term / Doctrinal Term
Modern EquivalentGod-breathed; the divine origin and authority of Scripture.
KJV Word TypeNoun
DefinitionThe process by which God breathed out Scripture through human authors. The KJV translates the Greek theopneustos as "given by inspiration of God" — literally "God-breathed." This foundational doctrine affirms that all Scripture has God as its ultimate Author, making it authoritative, infallible, and profitable for all of life.
Key Verses"All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness." (2 Timothy 3:16)