An in-depth analysis of textual variants reveals that the Hebrew Bible has been preserved with over 99.9% stability, based on exhaustive manuscript evidence.
Benjamin Kennicott and His Collation of Hebrew Variants: A Pillar in Old Testament Textual Criticism
Benjamin Kennicott’s collation of Hebrew variants affirms the accuracy and preservation of the Old Testament’s consonantal text across manuscripts.
Don’t Hate the Scribes: Understanding the Role and Realities of Ancient Old Testament Copyists
Ancient scribes preserved the Old Testament with great care, and most textual variants arose from human limitations—not theological corruption.

