Credits and Licences
All scripture texts on Read Bible Online are parsed directly from official eBible.org USFM archives. Below are the verified source links, copyright holders, and licensing terms.
Last data archive sync: 2026-10-22
| Version | Language | Licence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| King James Version | EN | Public domain | eBible.org |
| World English Bible | EN | Public domain | eBible.org |
| Indian Revised Version (Hindi) | HI | CC BY-SA 4.0 | eBible.org |
| Indian Revised Version (Tamil) | TA | CC BY-SA 4.0 | eBible.org |
| Indian Revised Version (Telugu) | TE | CC BY-SA 4.0 | eBible.org |
Detailed Copyright Notices
King James Version (KJV)
The King James (Authorized) Version of the Holy Bible is in the public domain worldwide.
United Kingdom Note: In the United Kingdom, rights to print the Authorized Version are vested in the Crown by royal letters patent. Web hosting and digital distribution worldwide are permitted.
World English Bible (WEB)
The World English Bible is dedicated to the public domain. "World English Bible" is a trademark of eBible.org.
Indian Revised Version (IRV)
Hindi IRV copyright © 2017, 2018, 2019 Bridge Connectivity Solutions.
Tamil IRV copyright © 2017, 2019 Bridge Connectivity Solutions.
Telugu IRV copyright © 2017, 2019 Bridge Connectivity Solutions.
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Fonts and Technology
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- Literata: Designed by TypeTogether for digital reading.
- Noto Serif Devanagari, Tamil, and Telugu: Developed by Google Fonts under OFL.