Today, you can read the Bible online for free, in dozens of translations, on your phone or computer\u2014including in Ukrainian.<\/b> There is only one question: which translation should you choose, and where can you find it without getting lost among dozens of options?<\/p>\nWhich Ukrainian translations are available online<\/h2>\n
The Bible has been translated into Ukrainian several times. Each translation has its own distinct features\u2014from classical language to contemporary style.<\/p>\n
The best-known and most widely used translation in Ukrainian Protestantism and among Adventists. It is based on the Masoretic Text of the Old Testament and the Textus Receptus of the New Testament. The language is literary, somewhat archaic, but understandable and highly quotable. Available on BibleGateway<\/a>, in all popular apps, and offline.<\/p>\n A classic Catholic translation completed in Rome. It includes the deuterocanonical books (Tobit, Judith, Wisdom of Solomon, etc.). Its style is more modern than Ohienko\u2019s and beautifully conveys the poetic books. Suitable for comparison and deeper study.<\/p>\n The newest established translation. It is based on critical editions of the original texts (Nestle-Aland for the New Testament, BHS for the Old Testament). Contemporary, living language. Published by the Ukrainian Bible Society, available on UBS<\/a> and in the app YouVersion \/ Bible App<\/b>.<\/p>\n A conversational, easy-to-read version for those who are just beginning to get acquainted with the Bible or want to understand the text without struggling through archaic language. Suitable for reading aloud, children\u2019s lessons, and first-time introduction.<\/p>\n For most readers, the following approach is practically useful:<\/p>\n If you want to read the Bible systematically, install the \u201cBible in a Year<\/b>\u201d plan in YouVersion. That is 3\u20134 chapters a day. In 365 days you will go through all Scripture from Genesis to Revelation.<\/p>\n If you spend a lot of time on the road, listen to the Bible. Most apps have professionally recorded audio in Ukrainian:<\/p>\nIvan Khomenko Translation (1963)<\/h3>\n
Rafail Turkoniak Translation (Ukrainian Bible Society, 2011)<\/h3>\n
Modern Translation (UMT, 2020)<\/h3>\n
Where to read: recommended websites and apps<\/h2>\n
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What to choose for daily reading<\/h2>\n
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Audio Bible: when there is no time to read<\/h2>\n