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License & Scripture Credits

Scripture translation attributions

We are deeply grateful to the publishers and copyright holders who make Bible translations available for study and spiritual growth. Below is a complete list of all translations used on SeekFirst, along with their licensing information.

Our Commitment

SeekFirst is committed to honoring the intellectual property rights of Bible translation publishers. We display proper attribution for each translation and comply with all usage requirements. If you are a copyright holder and have concerns about how your translation is being used, please contact us immediately.

Bible Translation Licenses

AKJV

American King James Version (Public Domain)

Copyright: Public Domain

Permission Required: No

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

More Info: https://creationism.org/BibleAKJV/

ASV

American Standard Version (Public Domain, 1901)

Copyright: Public Domain

Permission Required: No

More Info: https://ebible.org/asv/

GNV

Geneva Bible (Public Domain, courtesy of eBible.org)

Copyright: Public Domain

Permission Required: No

Publisher: eBible.org

More Info: https://ebible.org/enggnv/

JUB

Jubilee Bible 2000 (JUB) © Ransom Press International — used courtesy of publisher

Copyright: © Ransom Press International

Permission Required: Allowed for non-commercial use

Publisher: Ransom Press International

More Info: https://www.ransompress.com/

KJV

King James Version (Public Domain outside UK; Crown rights apply in UK)

Copyright: Public Domain (Crown rights in UK)

Permission Required: No (outside UK)

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

More Info: https://www.cambridge.org/us/universitypress/bibles/about/rights-and-permissions

WEB

World English Bible (Public Domain; trademark used unmodified)

Copyright: Public Domain (Trademarked name)

Permission Required: No

Publisher: World English Bible

More Info: https://worldenglish.bible/

YLT

Young’s Literal Translation (Public Domain, 1898)

Copyright: Public Domain

Permission Required: No

Publisher: eBible.org

More Info: https://ebible.org/find/show.php?id=engylt

RVA1602

Reina-Valera Antigua 1602 (Public Domain)

Copyright: Public Domain

Permission Required: No

Publisher: Bible Gateway

More Info: https://www.biblegateway.com/versions/Reina-Valera-Antigua-RVA-Biblia/

Public Domain Translations

Several translations on SeekFirst are in the public domain, meaning they are free to use without restrictions. These include:

  • KJV - King James Version (public domain outside the UK)
  • AKJV - American King James Version
  • ASV - American Standard Version (1901)
  • YLT - Young's Literal Translation (1898)
  • GNV - Geneva Bible
  • WEB - World English Bible
  • RVA1602 - Reina-Valera Antigua 1602

Translations Used by Permission

Some translations are copyrighted and used with permission for non-commercial Bible study:

  • JUB - Jubilee Bible 2000 © Ransom Press International
  • KJ21 - 21st Century King James Version © Deuel Enterprises, Inc.

We are grateful to these publishers for allowing us to make their translations available for free Bible study.

Usage Guidelines

If you wish to quote or use Scripture from SeekFirst in your own work:

  • Always provide proper attribution to the translation and copyright holder
  • Respect the usage guidelines of copyrighted translations
  • For extensive quotations, contact the copyright holder directly
  • Public domain translations may be used freely

Website Content

The SeekFirst website, including its design, code, and original content, is © SeekFirst. However, we freely share our work for God's glory. You may:

  • Share links to SeekFirst with others
  • Quote Scripture passages found on the site (with proper attribution)
  • Use the site for personal or church Bible study

Please do not republish or redistribute our complete Bible translation datasets without ensuring you have permission from the respective copyright holders.

AI-Generated Content

AI-powered explanations generated by SeekFirst are provided as study aids. These explanations are not Scripture and should be tested against God's Word. You may use these explanations for personal study, but we make no warranties about their theological accuracy or completeness.

Contact

For questions about licensing, permissions, or copyright concerns, please contact us at licensing@seekfirst.com

Acknowledgments

We extend our heartfelt thanks to:

  • All Bible translation publishers who make Scripture accessible
  • eBible.org for providing public domain translations
  • Crosswire Bible Society and the SWORD Project
  • The open-source community for tools that make projects like this possible
  • Most importantly, to God, for His living and enduring Word