How to Cite the Bible in Elsevier Harvard (current)
Learn how to cite the Bible, scripture, and other sacred texts in Elsevier Harvard format (current). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.
Elsevier Harvard Reference List Format
Here is the standard Elsevier Harvard format for citing the Bible in your reference list:
Elsevier Harvard Example for the Bible
A complete Elsevier Harvard reference for the Bible, formatted by the official Elsevier Harvard CSL style definition — the same engine that powers the generator on this site:
The Holy Bible, New Revised Standard Version, 1989.. Meridian Bibles, New York.
Matching in-text citation: (The Holy Bible, New Revised Standard Version, 1989)
Step-by-Step Guide
- Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your Bible.
- Format the reference: Arrange the elements following the Elsevier Harvard (current) template shown above.
- Create the in-text citation: Add a parenthetical or narrative citation in your paper where you reference this source.
- Add to your reference list: Include the full formatted citation at the end of your paper.
- Double-check formatting: Verify italics, punctuation, capitalization, and hanging indents match Elsevier Harvard requirements.
Evidence and review notes
Worked examples are generated by citeproc from the published CSL definition, not written by a language model. Editorial guidance and sources in this section were reviewed on 2026-08-14.
CSL style record: elsevier-harvard.csl
Metadata to collect
- version or translation
- book, chapter and verse
- publisher and year of the edition, when the style requires them
- URL for an online edition
Common metadata traps
- Name the version in the first citation; translations word verses differently.
- Cite book, chapter and verse, never page numbers.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I cite the Bible in Elsevier Harvard?
- To cite the Bible in Elsevier Harvard (current), include the author, title, date, and source location. Use our free citation generator for automatic formatting.
- What is the Elsevier Harvard format for the Bible citation?
- The Elsevier Harvard format for the Bible is: The Holy Bible, New Revised Standard Version, 1989.. Meridian Bibles, New York.
- What does the in-text citation look like for the Bible in Elsevier Harvard?
- In Elsevier Harvard, the in-text citation for the example above is (The Holy Bible, New Revised Standard Version, 1989)
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