Translation Comparison

1 Samuel 16:3

Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.

Quick Overview

The verse 1 Samuel 16:3 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.

Bible verse 1 Samuel 16:3 comparison across 9 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	And call Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will shew thee what thou shalt do: and thou shalt anoint unto me him whom I name unto thee.
American Standard VersionASV	And call Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show thee what thou shalt do: and thou shalt anoint unto me him whom I name unto thee.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	And thou shalt call Isai to the sacrifice, and I will shew thee what thou art to do, and thou shalt anoint him whom I shall shew to thee.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	And call Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will tell thee what thou shalt do; and thou shalt anoint unto me him whom I name unto thee.
English Revised VersionERV	And call Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will shew thee what thou shalt do: and thou shalt anoint unto me him whom I name unto thee.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	And call Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show thee what thou shalt do: and thou shalt anoint to me him whom I name to thee.
World English BibleWEB	Call Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show you what you shall do. You shall anoint to me him whom I name to you.\|
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	and thou hast called for Jesse in the sacrifice, and I cause thee to know that which thou dost do, and thou hast anointed to Me him of whom I speak unto thee.'
American King James VersionAKJV	And call Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show you what you shall do: and you shall anoint to me him whom I name to you.

King James Bible

KJV

And call Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will shew thee what thou shalt do: and thou shalt anoint unto me him whom I name unto thee.

American Standard Version

ASV

And call Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show thee what thou shalt do: and thou shalt anoint unto me him whom I name unto thee.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

And thou shalt call Isai to the sacrifice, and I will shew thee what thou art to do, and thou shalt anoint him whom I shall shew to thee.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

And call Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will tell thee what thou shalt do; and thou shalt anoint unto me him whom I name unto thee.

English Revised Version

ERV

And call Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will shew thee what thou shalt do: and thou shalt anoint unto me him whom I name unto thee.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

And call Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show thee what thou shalt do: and thou shalt anoint to me him whom I name to thee.

World English Bible

WEB

Call Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show you what you shall do. You shall anoint to me him whom I name to you.|

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

and thou hast called for Jesse in the sacrifice, and I cause thee to know that which thou dost do, and thou hast anointed to Me him of whom I speak unto thee.'

American King James Version

AKJV

And call Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show you what you shall do: and you shall anoint to me him whom I name to you.