Bible Verses in Original Languages
A growing reference of Bible verses and traditional prayers in their original or liturgical languages: Greek, Latin, Syriac/Aramaic, and eventually Hebrew. Each page keeps the original script visible in static HTML, then adds transliteration, pronunciation, literal meaning, and source notes.
Want to translate your own text? Start with the Koine Greek translator, Latin translator, or Aramaic translator.
Scripture and Prayer Pages
- Lord's Prayer in AramaicClassical Syriac (Aramaic) · Matthew 6:9b-13
Original script, transliteration, pronunciation, English meaning, and accuracy notes for “lord's prayer in aramaic.”
- Pater Noster: Lord's Prayer in LatinLatin · Matthew 6:9b-13; traditional Latin prayer
Original script, transliteration, pronunciation, English meaning, and accuracy notes for “pater noster.”
- Lord's Prayer in GreekKoine Greek · Matthew 6:9b-13
Original script, transliteration, pronunciation, English meaning, and accuracy notes for “lord's prayer in greek.”
- Ave Maria in LatinLatin · Luke 1:28, Luke 1:42; traditional Latin prayer
Original script, transliteration, pronunciation, English meaning, and accuracy notes for “ave maria in latin.”
- John 1:1 in GreekKoine Greek · John 1:1
Original script, transliteration, pronunciation, English meaning, and accuracy notes for “john 1:1 in greek.”
- Nicene Creed in LatinLatin · Niceno-Constantinopolitan Creed, Latin liturgical form
Original script, transliteration, pronunciation, English meaning, and accuracy notes for “nicene creed in latin.”
- Nicene Creed in GreekKoine Greek · Niceno-Constantinopolitan Creed, Greek liturgical form
Original script, transliteration, pronunciation, English meaning, and accuracy notes for “nicene creed in greek.”
- Gloria Patri in LatinLatin · Traditional Lesser Doxology
Original script, transliteration, pronunciation, English meaning, and accuracy notes for “gloria patri in latin.”
- Kyrie Eleison in GreekKoine Greek · Traditional Greek liturgical prayer
Original script, transliteration, pronunciation, English meaning, and accuracy notes for “kyrie eleison greek.”
- Agnus Dei in LatinLatin · Traditional Mass ordinary
Original script, transliteration, pronunciation, English meaning, and accuracy notes for “agnus dei in latin.”
- Jesus Prayer in GreekKoine Greek · Traditional Eastern Christian prayer
Original script, transliteration, pronunciation, English meaning, and accuracy notes for “jesus prayer in greek.”
- Genesis 1:1 in HebrewBiblical Hebrew · Genesis 1:1
Original script, transliteration, pronunciation, English meaning, and accuracy notes for “genesis 1:1 hebrew.”
- Psalm 23 in HebrewBiblical Hebrew · Psalm 23:1-6
Original script, transliteration, pronunciation, English meaning, and accuracy notes for “psalm 23 hebrew.”
- Shema Yisrael in HebrewBiblical Hebrew · Deuteronomy 6:4-9
Original script, transliteration, pronunciation, English meaning, and accuracy notes for “shema yisrael hebrew.”
- Lord's Prayer in CopticBohairic Coptic · Matthew 6:9b-13
Original script, transliteration, pronunciation, English meaning, and accuracy notes for “lord's prayer in coptic.”
Source Standards
These pages use public-domain or traditional source texts: Westcott-Hort 1881 for Greek New Testament pages, the Clementine Vulgate and traditional Latin prayer forms for Latin pages, and the Syriac Peshitta for Syriac/Aramaic pages. Where a familiar liturgical form differs from a critical or biblical source, the difference is called out directly on the page.
Modern copyrighted Bible translations are not reproduced here. English text is either public-domain, traditional, or a fresh literal gloss written for the page.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What original languages are used on these scripture pages?
- This collection starts with Koine Greek, Latin, and Syriac/Aramaic pages. The structure is ready for Hebrew and additional biblical word-study pages as the sourced entries are added.
- Are the English translations public domain?
- Yes. The pages use public-domain English renderings such as the KJV or traditional literal glosses, and they avoid copyrighted modern Bible translations.
- Can I print these pages as a PDF?
- Yes. The original-language text, transliteration, and English meaning are rendered as static HTML so the pages can be printed or saved as a PDF from the browser.