King James Bible
KJVAnd Jonathan caused David to swear again, because he loved him: for he loved him as he loved his own soul.
Translation Comparison
1 Samuel 20:17
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Quick Overview
The verse 1 Samuel 20:17 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 Jonathan caused David to swear again, because he loved him: for he loved him as he loved his own soul. | |
American Standard VersionASV | And Jonathan caused David to swear again, for the love that he had to him; for he loved him as he loved his own soul. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | And Jonathan swore again to David, because he loved him: for he loved him as his own soul. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | And Jonathan caused David to swear again, by the love he had for him, for he loved him as he loved his own soul. | |
English Revised VersionERV | And Jonathan caused David to swear again, for the love that he had to him: for he loved him as he loved his own soul. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | And Jonathan caused David to swear again, because he loved him: for he loved him as he loved his own soul. | |
World English BibleWEB | Jonathan caused David to swear again, for the love that he had to him; for he loved him as he loved his own soul. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | and Jonathan addeth to cause David to swear, because he loveth him, for with the love of his own soul he hath loved him. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | And Jonathan caused David to swear again, because he loved him: for he loved him as he loved his own soul. |
American Standard Version
ASVAnd Jonathan caused David to swear again, for the love that he had to him; for he loved him as he loved his own soul.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBAnd Jonathan swore again to David, because he loved him: for he loved him as his own soul.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTAnd Jonathan caused David to swear again, by the love he had for him, for he loved him as he loved his own soul.
English Revised Version
ERVAnd Jonathan caused David to swear again, for the love that he had to him: for he loved him as he loved his own soul.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTAnd Jonathan caused David to swear again, because he loved him: for he loved him as he loved his own soul.
World English Bible
WEBJonathan caused David to swear again, for the love that he had to him; for he loved him as he loved his own soul.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTand Jonathan addeth to cause David to swear, because he loveth him, for with the love of his own soul he hath loved him.
American King James Version
AKJVAnd Jonathan caused David to swear again, because he loved him: for he loved him as he loved his own soul.
King James Bible
KJVAnd Jonathan caused David to swear again, because he loved him: for he loved him as he loved his own soul.
American Standard Version
ASVAnd Jonathan caused David to swear again, for the love that he had to him; for he loved him as he loved his own soul.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBAnd Jonathan swore again to David, because he loved him: for he loved him as his own soul.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTAnd Jonathan caused David to swear again, by the love he had for him, for he loved him as he loved his own soul.
English Revised Version
ERVAnd Jonathan caused David to swear again, for the love that he had to him: for he loved him as he loved his own soul.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTAnd Jonathan caused David to swear again, because he loved him: for he loved him as he loved his own soul.
World English Bible
WEBJonathan caused David to swear again, for the love that he had to him; for he loved him as he loved his own soul.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTand Jonathan addeth to cause David to swear, because he loveth him, for with the love of his own soul he hath loved him.
American King James Version
AKJVAnd Jonathan caused David to swear again, because he loved him: for he loved him as he loved his own soul.