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Which 1637 Bible translation, commissioned by the Synod of Dort, became a major influence on the standardisation of the written language?

Answer: Statenvertaling — The Statenvertaling (States Translation) was commissioned by the Reformed Synod of Dort and served as the standard Bible for centuries, shaping the literary language.

The Statenvertaling (States Translation) was commissioned by the Reformed Synod of Dort and served as the standard Bible for centuries, shaping the literary language.

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