Translation Comparison

Deuteronomy 20:2

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

Quick Overview

The verse Deuteronomy 20:2 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 Deuteronomy 20:2 comparison across 9 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	And it shall be, when ye are come nigh unto the battle, that the priest shall approach and speak unto the people,
American Standard VersionASV	And it shall be, when ye draw nigh unto the battle, that the priest shall approach and speak unto the people,
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	And when the battle is now at hand, the priest shall stand before the army, and shall speak to the people in this manner:
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	And it shall be, when ye approach unto the battle, that the priest shall draw near and speak unto the people,
English Revised VersionERV	And it shall be, when ye draw nigh unto the battle, that the priest shall approach and speak unto the people,
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	And it shall be when ye are come nigh to the battle, that the priest shall approach and speak to the people,
World English BibleWEB	It shall be, when you draw near to the battle, that the priest shall approach and speak to the people,
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	and it hath been, in your drawing near unto the battle, that the priest hath come nigh, and spoken unto the people,
American King James VersionAKJV	And it shall be, when you are come near to the battle, that the priest shall approach and speak to the people,

King James Bible

KJV

And it shall be, when ye are come nigh unto the battle, that the priest shall approach and speak unto the people,

American Standard Version

ASV

And it shall be, when ye draw nigh unto the battle, that the priest shall approach and speak unto the people,

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

And when the battle is now at hand, the priest shall stand before the army, and shall speak to the people in this manner:

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

And it shall be, when ye approach unto the battle, that the priest shall draw near and speak unto the people,

English Revised Version

ERV

And it shall be, when ye draw nigh unto the battle, that the priest shall approach and speak unto the people,

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

And it shall be when ye are come nigh to the battle, that the priest shall approach and speak to the people,

World English Bible

WEB

It shall be, when you draw near to the battle, that the priest shall approach and speak to the people,

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

and it hath been, in your drawing near unto the battle, that the priest hath come nigh, and spoken unto the people,

American King James Version

AKJV

And it shall be, when you are come near to the battle, that the priest shall approach and speak to the people,

King James Bible

KJV

And it shall be, when ye are come nigh unto the battle, that the priest shall approach and speak unto the people,

American Standard Version

ASV

And it shall be, when ye draw nigh unto the battle, that the priest shall approach and speak unto the people,

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

And when the battle is now at hand, the priest shall stand before the army, and shall speak to the people in this manner:

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

And it shall be, when ye approach unto the battle, that the priest shall draw near and speak unto the people,

English Revised Version

ERV

And it shall be, when ye draw nigh unto the battle, that the priest shall approach and speak unto the people,

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

And it shall be when ye are come nigh to the battle, that the priest shall approach and speak to the people,

World English Bible

WEB

It shall be, when you draw near to the battle, that the priest shall approach and speak to the people,

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

and it hath been, in your drawing near unto the battle, that the priest hath come nigh, and spoken unto the people,

American King James Version

AKJV

And it shall be, when you are come near to the battle, that the priest shall approach and speak to the people,