King James Bible
KJVAnd as Samuel turned about to go away, he laid hold upon the skirt of his mantle, and it rent.
Translation Comparison
1 Samuel 15:27
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The verse 1 Samuel 15:27 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | And as Samuel turned about to go away, he laid hold upon the skirt of his mantle, and it rent. | |
American Standard VersionASV | And as Samuel turned about to go away,'saul laid hold upon the skirt of his robe, and it rent. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | And Samuel turned about to go away: but he laid hold upon the skirt of his mantle, and it rent. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | And as Samuel turned to go away, Saul laid hold upon the skirt of his mantle, and it rent. | |
English Revised VersionERV | And as Samuel turned about to go away, he laid hold upon the skirt of his robe, and it rent. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | And as Samuel turned about to depart, he laid hold upon the skirt of his mantle, and it rent. | |
World English BibleWEB | As Samuel turned about to go away, Saul grabbed the skirt of his robe, and it tore. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | And Samuel turneth round to go, and he layeth hold on the skirt of his upper robe — and it is rent! | |
American King James VersionAKJV | And as Samuel turned about to go away, he laid hold on the skirt of his mantle, and it rent. |
American Standard Version
ASVAnd as Samuel turned about to go away,'saul laid hold upon the skirt of his robe, and it rent.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBAnd Samuel turned about to go away: but he laid hold upon the skirt of his mantle, and it rent.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTAnd as Samuel turned to go away, Saul laid hold upon the skirt of his mantle, and it rent.
English Revised Version
ERVAnd as Samuel turned about to go away, he laid hold upon the skirt of his robe, and it rent.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTAnd as Samuel turned about to depart, he laid hold upon the skirt of his mantle, and it rent.
World English Bible
WEBAs Samuel turned about to go away, Saul grabbed the skirt of his robe, and it tore.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTAnd Samuel turneth round to go, and he layeth hold on the skirt of his upper robe — and it is rent!
American King James Version
AKJVAnd as Samuel turned about to go away, he laid hold on the skirt of his mantle, and it rent.
King James Bible
KJVAnd as Samuel turned about to go away, he laid hold upon the skirt of his mantle, and it rent.
American Standard Version
ASVAnd as Samuel turned about to go away,'saul laid hold upon the skirt of his robe, and it rent.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBAnd Samuel turned about to go away: but he laid hold upon the skirt of his mantle, and it rent.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTAnd as Samuel turned to go away, Saul laid hold upon the skirt of his mantle, and it rent.
English Revised Version
ERVAnd as Samuel turned about to go away, he laid hold upon the skirt of his robe, and it rent.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTAnd as Samuel turned about to depart, he laid hold upon the skirt of his mantle, and it rent.
World English Bible
WEBAs Samuel turned about to go away, Saul grabbed the skirt of his robe, and it tore.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTAnd Samuel turneth round to go, and he layeth hold on the skirt of his upper robe — and it is rent!
American King James Version
AKJVAnd as Samuel turned about to go away, he laid hold on the skirt of his mantle, and it rent.