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5.0 out of 5 stars A nice upgrade to a classic Bible
This has been one of my favorite versions of the ESV or Bibles in general for a long time and up until now they’ve all been the true tone version. Now while the true tone versions are usually quite well done, It is nice to have an actual leather version of this Bible. Crossways genuine leather tends toward the thinner side, but it’s also very supple and feels absolutely wonderful in the hand, the gold gilding as always from crossway is excellent. I had very few pages sticking together. Now that being said the paper on this is very thin, but is quite opaque. Black letter text is crisp clear easy to read. I’m also very pleased that it’s a black letter. While crossway does make red letter Bibles they tend towards black letter more often than not which I am very grateful for. Now if they were just put black letter in their wide margin reference that would make me very happy, but I digress. This is an excellent little portable Bible with an absolutely great reference set And reference features in the back. This is not necessarily a notetaking Bible, as you don’t have much in the way of margins, but you can fit some small notes in here and there. Having the inside column referencls is also very nice along with the single column Layout makes it very easy to quickly glance left to Find your reference and go to that verse. The bottom right references that they use are not terrible but it’s in a jumbled paragraph and they put it in such a small print that even my halfway decent eyes have trouble finding the cross-references in their other editions. This is an excellent Bible for anybody to use whether for traveling or at home for personal study, I will say, however, though that if you do have trouble reading smaller print, this probably isn’t the Bible for you.
3.0 out of 5 stars Old version
I ordered this expecting to receive the updated ESV text version from 2025 as I was looking forward to reading the text with the positive changes they made this year, but the text version I received is the 2016. The publication date listed on the Bolo item is February 27, 2025. I assumed this is why I had to wait weeks for the item to ship, but instead it was the old text version.On a positive note, I love this Bible format with the single column text, compact size, and cross references. It's perfect for me as a pastor and teacher.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great value would recommend.
My pocket size Bible fell into a puddle making the need to find a small compact replacement. I’d always loved the cross reference Bible esv sells but was hesitant because of the covers(I am picky about how they look). With much anticipation I looked forward to the personal size reference in leather. I wondered if the text block would be the 2025 since they announced the changes prior to the release of this Bible. I reached out to Crossway and they let me know it was still the 2016 text. Some of the pages are stuck together but this isn’t uncommon with new Bibles that have the gold art guild. Overall happy with single column, the text size and presentation of it. Most of the reviews I’m seeing make me wonder if this is their first ESV Bible from crossway. This is about my 6th and there’s a reason I keep buying them.
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Excellent quality.
3.0 out of 5 stars Every other page is stuck together (bought two copies, same on both)
I really want to like this Bible. I feel like it is the perfect size and has a great layout. Not too big, not too small. The problem is that every other page of the Bible is stuck together. I have ordered two copies and it has been a problem on both. I will have to return this one also, which I really hate. Just don't think it is reasonable to have to pull apart several hundred pages in order to use and enjoy this Bible.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Bible
Superb quality. Crossway always does good job for the price, but this was better than I expected. It retains the layout of the earlier ESV Personal Reference Bibles that they have made for years, but it somehow feels a bit slimmer.The leather is not like the leather on the personal size ESV Study Bible. It's softer. I think I prefer this leather.It is the most perfect condition Bible I have ever bought.
1.0 out of 5 stars Printing error. Bad quality control.
Printing error. A page was not cut right at the printers.
2.0 out of 5 stars Pages are stuck together.
I like the bible for its layout and everything, but literally every other page is stuck together. The reason they are stuck together is from the gold edge of the pages...it's like the stickiness from the gold sealed every other page together. The bible doesn't lay flat because of it (it's kind of a v-shape to the pages when you have it open), and you are forced to try and separate every page if you actually want to read the Bible. It's really hard to separate the pages by hand, and I'm afraid I'm going to tear the pages trying to unstick them from each other. Not sure if I should return it.
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ESV Personal Reference Bible (Genuine Leather, Black): Holy Bible, English Standard Version
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ESV Personal Reference Bible (Genuine Leather, Black): Holy Bible, English Standard Version
AED29243
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Order today to get by
Free delivery on orders over AED 200
Imported From: United States
At bolo.ae, we stand behind the authenticity and quality of every product we sell. We guarantee that all items offered on our website are 100% genuine, sourced directly from authorized distributors, trusted partners, or the original brands themselves.
We do not sell counterfeit, replica, or unauthorized goods. Each product undergoes thorough inspection and verification at our consolidation and fulfilment centers to ensure it meets our strict authenticity and quality standards before being shipped and delivered to you.
If you ever have concerns regarding the authenticity of a product purchased from us, please contact Bolo Support . We will review your inquiry promptly and, if necessary, provide documentation verifying authenticity or offer a suitable resolution.
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Unless otherwise stated during checkout, all prices displayed on the product page include applicable taxes and import duties.
bolo.ae operates in accordance with the laws and regulations of United Arab Emirates. Any items found to be restricted or prohibited for sale within the UAE will be cancelled prior to shipment. We take proactive measures to ensure that only products permitted for sale in United Arab Emirates are listed on our website.
All items are shipped by air, and any products classified as “Dangerous Goods (DG)” under IATA regulations will be removed from the order and cancelled.
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Description:
Review:
5.0 out of 5 stars A nice upgrade to a classic Bible
This has been one of my favorite versions of the ESV or Bibles in general for a long time and up until now they’ve all been the true tone version. Now while the true tone versions are usually quite well done, It is nice to have an actual leather version of this Bible. Crossways genuine leather tends toward the thinner side, but it’s also very supple and feels absolutely wonderful in the hand, the gold gilding as always from crossway is excellent. I had very few pages sticking together. Now that being said the paper on this is very thin, but is quite opaque. Black letter text is crisp clear easy to read. I’m also very pleased that it’s a black letter. While crossway does make red letter Bibles they tend towards black letter more often than not which I am very grateful for. Now if they were just put black letter in their wide margin reference that would make me very happy, but I digress. This is an excellent little portable Bible with an absolutely great reference set And reference features in the back. This is not necessarily a notetaking Bible, as you don’t have much in the way of margins, but you can fit some small notes in here and there. Having the inside column referencls is also very nice along with the single column Layout makes it very easy to quickly glance left to Find your reference and go to that verse. The bottom right references that they use are not terrible but it’s in a jumbled paragraph and they put it in such a small print that even my halfway decent eyes have trouble finding the cross-references in their other editions. This is an excellent Bible for anybody to use whether for traveling or at home for personal study, I will say, however, though that if you do have trouble reading smaller print, this probably isn’t the Bible for you.
3.0 out of 5 stars Old version
I ordered this expecting to receive the updated ESV text version from 2025 as I was looking forward to reading the text with the positive changes they made this year, but the text version I received is the 2016. The publication date listed on the Bolo item is February 27, 2025. I assumed this is why I had to wait weeks for the item to ship, but instead it was the old text version.On a positive note, I love this Bible format with the single column text, compact size, and cross references. It's perfect for me as a pastor and teacher.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great value would recommend.
My pocket size Bible fell into a puddle making the need to find a small compact replacement. I’d always loved the cross reference Bible esv sells but was hesitant because of the covers(I am picky about how they look). With much anticipation I looked forward to the personal size reference in leather. I wondered if the text block would be the 2025 since they announced the changes prior to the release of this Bible. I reached out to Crossway and they let me know it was still the 2016 text. Some of the pages are stuck together but this isn’t uncommon with new Bibles that have the gold art guild. Overall happy with single column, the text size and presentation of it. Most of the reviews I’m seeing make me wonder if this is their first ESV Bible from crossway. This is about my 6th and there’s a reason I keep buying them.
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Excellent quality.
3.0 out of 5 stars Every other page is stuck together (bought two copies, same on both)
I really want to like this Bible. I feel like it is the perfect size and has a great layout. Not too big, not too small. The problem is that every other page of the Bible is stuck together. I have ordered two copies and it has been a problem on both. I will have to return this one also, which I really hate. Just don't think it is reasonable to have to pull apart several hundred pages in order to use and enjoy this Bible.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Bible
Superb quality. Crossway always does good job for the price, but this was better than I expected. It retains the layout of the earlier ESV Personal Reference Bibles that they have made for years, but it somehow feels a bit slimmer.The leather is not like the leather on the personal size ESV Study Bible. It's softer. I think I prefer this leather.It is the most perfect condition Bible I have ever bought.
1.0 out of 5 stars Printing error. Bad quality control.
Printing error. A page was not cut right at the printers.
2.0 out of 5 stars Pages are stuck together.
I like the bible for its layout and everything, but literally every other page is stuck together. The reason they are stuck together is from the gold edge of the pages...it's like the stickiness from the gold sealed every other page together. The bible doesn't lay flat because of it (it's kind of a v-shape to the pages when you have it open), and you are forced to try and separate every page if you actually want to read the Bible. It's really hard to separate the pages by hand, and I'm afraid I'm going to tear the pages trying to unstick them from each other. Not sure if I should return it.
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