# Best Study Bibles – My Top 5 Recommendations  ## Introduction - There are many great study Bibles available, but this video will focus on the top five recommendations [(00:00:04)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQRV8D9JFqw&t=4s). - The top five study Bibles are considered the best available and can add value to one's time of reading and studying the [[Bible]] [(00:00:42)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQRV8D9JFqw&t=42s). - Everyone should have at least one great study Bible to help them dig deep, understand, and apply the Bible to their lives [(00:00:53)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQRV8D9JFqw&t=53s). - The five recommended study Bibles will not be ranked, and viewers are encouraged to rank them in the comments and share their favorite study Bible if it's not on the list [(00:01:17)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQRV8D9JFqw&t=77s). ## NIV and ESV Study Bibles - The first two recommended study Bibles are the [[New International Version | NIV]] Study Bible and the [[ESV Study Bible]], which are considered "fully loaded" and great for anyone [(00:01:57)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQRV8D9JFqw&t=117s). - The [[Bible | NIV Study Bible]] and the ESV Study Bible are only available in their respective translations and feature notes on the bottom half of the page to provide study notes, background information, and historical and literary context [(00:02:17)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQRV8D9JFqw&t=137s). - The NIV Study Bible has a revised, full-color edition, while the ESV Study Bible is also a valuable resource for deep study [(00:02:54)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQRV8D9JFqw&t=174s). - The NIV Study Bible and the ESV Study Bible have been used by the creator for their entire life, with the NIV Study Bible being a special edition received as a teenager [(00:02:42)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQRV8D9JFqw&t=162s). - The NIV Study Bible and the ESV Study Bible are two highly recommended study Bibles that offer in-depth study content to help readers understand the Bible, with the NIV translation being more middle-of-the-road and easier to understand, while the ESV translation is more literal and formal [(00:03:24)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQRV8D9JFqw&t=204s). - The NIV Study Bible features a full-color design with lots of imagery, maps, and color-coordinated elements, making it more accessible and inviting for everyday readers, while the ESV Study Bible has a more serious tone with a two-color print and a deep dive into the [[Religious text | Scriptures]] [(00:03:42)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQRV8D9JFqw&t=222s). - The [[ESV Study Bible]] has a single-column text with a lovely and easy-to-read lexicon typeface, and its introductions, study notes, and articles provide a deep dive into the Bible, with almost every verse having additional explanations and insights [(00:04:47)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQRV8D9JFqw&t=287s). - Both study Bibles are available in different editions, including hardcover and synthetic leather, and they offer various binding options to suit individual preferences [(00:05:27)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQRV8D9JFqw&t=327s). - The ESV Study [[Bible]] is also available in a personal size edition, which is smaller and has a cloth cover, and it is also available in Buffalo leather [(00:05:30)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQRV8D9JFqw&t=330s). - These study Bibles are highly recommended for those who want to dig deep into the Scriptures and gain a better understanding of the Bible's context and history, with the goal of applying its teachings to their lives [(00:05:51)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQRV8D9JFqw&t=351s). - The [[New International Version | NIV]] Study Bible has a fully revised edition that came out a few years ago, and it is a fantastic study Bible, while the ESV Study Bible is a modern-day classic [(00:06:34)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQRV8D9JFqw&t=394s). ## CSB Holy Land Illustrated Bible - The CSB Holy Land Illustrated Bible is a recommended study Bible that provides an immersive reading experience, allowing readers to understand the world in which the Bible was written, with features such as photos, illustrations, maps, and study notes that help make sense of the Bible in its own terms [(00:06:46)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQRV8D9JFqw&t=406s). - This [[Bible]] is ideal for those who may not be able to travel to the Holy Land, offering a way to experience and study the Bible in its historical context, with a wealth of content that illuminates the words of scripture [(00:07:51)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQRV8D9JFqw&t=471s). - The CSB Holy Land Illustrated Bible is available in several different bindings, including a Premium Edition with a goat skin cover, which is a high-quality option [(00:08:38)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQRV8D9JFqw&t=518s). ## Life Application Study Bible - [[Life Application Study Bible | The Life Application Study Bible]] is another recommended study Bible, available in multiple translations, including the [[New Living Translation | NLT]], [[New International Version | NIV]], KJV, and NKJV, with study notes that focus on applying biblical teachings to everyday life [(00:09:07)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQRV8D9JFqw&t=547s). - The Life Application Study Bible is designed to help readers take what they're reading in the Bible and make it relevant to their own lives, with notes that explain the text in a way that encourages practical application [(00:09:43)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQRV8D9JFqw&t=583s). - The NLT Life Application Study [[Bible]] is a popular edition of this study Bible, with features such as study notes, maps, and illustrations that help readers understand and apply biblical teachings [(00:09:17)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQRV8D9JFqw&t=557s). - The Life Application Study Bible is a classic and one of the bestselling study Bibles of all time, available in multiple translations and editions, focusing on how the words of the Bible apply to one's life [(00:10:56)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQRV8D9JFqw&t=656s). - This study Bible helps readers apply God's word to their lives and shape the way they live, making it a great tool for those seeking to impact their lives with the Bible [(00:11:14)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQRV8D9JFqw&t=674s). ## NET Full Notes Edition - The NET Full Notes Edition is a translation-focused Bible that includes notes from the translators explaining their decisions and process of translating ancient languages into [[Modern English]] [(00:12:07)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQRV8D9JFqw&t=727s). - The NET Full Notes Edition is a unique way to study the [[Bible]], allowing readers to dive deep into scripture and understand the translation process, making it a great tool for those interested in Bible translations [(00:12:30)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQRV8D9JFqw&t=750s). - This Bible is particularly useful for those who want to study the Bible in-depth, understand the translation process, and gain a deeper understanding of the words and their meanings [(00:13:11)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQRV8D9JFqw&t=791s). ## Conclusion - The top 5 recommended study Bibles are the [[ESV Study Bible]], the [[New International Version | NIV]] Study Bible, the CSB Holy Land Illustrated Bible, [[Life Application Study Bible | the Life Application Study Bible]], and the NE Full Notes Edition, with the Life Application Study Bible available in four translations [(00:13:34)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQRV8D9JFqw&t=814s). - Eight different translations of the Bible are represented in the recommended study Bibles, although this was not intentional [(00:13:44)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQRV8D9JFqw&t=824s). - Each of the recommended study Bibles offers something unique and could be a valuable addition to one's [[Bible]] study time [(00:13:52)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQRV8D9JFqw&t=832s). - Full reviews of each recommended study Bible are available, with links provided in the video description [(00:14:02)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQRV8D9JFqw&t=842s). - Viewers are encouraged to rank the recommended study Bibles from 1 to 5 and share their favorite study Bible in the comments if it was not mentioned [(00:14:24)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQRV8D9JFqw&t=864s). - The goal of the video is to help viewers find a Bible that is right for them and deepen their faith by connecting with God's word [(00:14:43)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQRV8D9JFqw&t=883s). - Viewers are also encouraged to like, subscribe, and explore other videos on the channel, which aims to help people find a Bible that they love and that helps them grow closer to [[God]] [(00:14:46)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQRV8D9JFqw&t=886s).