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Definition of King James Version
: a revision of the English Bishops' Bible carried out under James I, published in 1611, and widely used by Protestants : authorized version
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“King James Version.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/King%20James%20Version. Accessed 11 May. 2021.
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The first known use of King James Version was in 1768
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