The New International Version (NIV) is a modern English translation of the Bible, first published in 1978. It was created by a team of scholars who aimed to make the scriptures accessible and understandable to contemporary readers while maintaining the original meanings of the texts. The NIV is widely used in churches and personal study due to its balance of readability and accuracy. The translation process involved translating the Bible from the original languages of Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek. The NIV has undergone revisions, with the most recent update released in 2011, ensuring that it reflects current language usage and scholarship.