This page provides official information from the Tree of Life Bible Society regarding the TLV Bible translation and related questions.
The Tree of Life Version (TLV) is an English Bible translation that emphasizes the Jewish context of Scripture. It aims to preserve the cultural and historical setting of the Bible while remaining readable for modern audiences.
The TLV Bible is published by the Tree of Life Bible Society, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to helping Bible readers engage with the Jewish roots of the faith.
The TLV was developed under the leadership of Daniah Greenberg and Mark Greenberg, alongside a team of Messianic Jewish scholars and contributors committed to faithfully translating the Scriptures within their Jewish context.
Yes. The TLV Old Testament was translated from the Masoretic Hebrew text, and the New Testament was translated from the Nestle-Aland Greek text. The translation team sought accuracy while preserving the Jewish context of the Scriptures.
Yes. The TLV follows the traditional Jewish ordering of the books of the Tanakh (Old Testament). However, it contains all 66 books that most Protestant Bible readers are familiar with, including both the Old and New Testaments.
Yes. The TLV reflects a Messianic Jewish perspective—recognizing Yeshua (Jesus) as the Messiah while honoring the Jewish context of the Bible from Genesis through Revelation.
The TLV highlights the Jewish context of Scripture and preserves key Hebrew names and terms where appropriate. This helps readers better understand the Bible within its original setting rather than filtering it entirely through later cultural assumptions. To learn more, visit our Key Principles ⇢
The TLV was produced by a team of scholars and contributors committed to accuracy, clarity, and faithfulness to the original biblical texts, while also highlighting their Jewish context.
The TLV uses certain Hebrew names and terms to reflect how the Scriptures were originally written and understood, helping readers encounter the text in its authentic cultural context.
Yes. Tree of Life Bible Society is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our legal name is the Messianic Jewish Family Bible Society. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Yes. Donations help support the mission of distributing the Tree of Life Version, developing resources, and expanding access through print, digital platforms, and educational initiatives. Consider giving today ⇢
For questions about the mission, resources, or giving, you can reach our Donor Relations team at info@tlvbiblesociety.org or call 800-757-3945.
The TLV Bible app includes the full TLV text, the TLV Audio Bible, and additional multimedia resources and study tools to support daily reading, listening, and Scripture engagement.
The app includes free content, with additional features available through subscription options that help support the mission of the Bible Society.