King James Bible
KJVThat which hath been is named already, and it is known that it is man: neither may he contend with him that is mightier than he.
Translation Comparison
Ecclesiastes 6:10
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Ecclesiastes 6:10 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 | That which hath been is named already, and it is known that it is man: neither may he contend with him that is mightier than he. | |
American Standard VersionASV | Whatsoever hath been, the name thereof was given long ago; and it is know what man is; neither can he contend with him that is mightier than he. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | He that shall be, his name is already called: and it is known, that he is man, and cannot contend in judgment with him that is stronger than himself. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | That which is hath already been named; and what man is, is known, and that he cannot contend with him that is mightier than he. | |
English Revised VersionERV | Whatsoever hath been, the name thereof was given long ago, and it is known that it is man: neither can he contend with him that is mightier than he. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | That which hath been is named already, and it is known that it is man: neither may he contend with him that is mightier than he. | |
World English BibleWEB | Whatever has been, its name was given long ago; and it is known what man is; neither can he contend with him who is mightier than he. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | What is that which hath been? already is its name called, and it is known that it is man, and he is not able to contend with him who is stronger than he. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | That which has been is named already, and it is known that it is man: neither may he contend with him that is mightier than he. |
American Standard Version
ASVWhatsoever hath been, the name thereof was given long ago; and it is know what man is; neither can he contend with him that is mightier than he.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBHe that shall be, his name is already called: and it is known, that he is man, and cannot contend in judgment with him that is stronger than himself.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTThat which is hath already been named; and what man is, is known, and that he cannot contend with him that is mightier than he.
English Revised Version
ERVWhatsoever hath been, the name thereof was given long ago, and it is known that it is man: neither can he contend with him that is mightier than he.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTThat which hath been is named already, and it is known that it is man: neither may he contend with him that is mightier than he.
World English Bible
WEBWhatever has been, its name was given long ago; and it is known what man is; neither can he contend with him who is mightier than he.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTWhat is that which hath been? already is its name called, and it is known that it is man, and he is not able to contend with him who is stronger than he.
American King James Version
AKJVThat which has been is named already, and it is known that it is man: neither may he contend with him that is mightier than he.
King James Bible
KJVThat which hath been is named already, and it is known that it is man: neither may he contend with him that is mightier than he.
American Standard Version
ASVWhatsoever hath been, the name thereof was given long ago; and it is know what man is; neither can he contend with him that is mightier than he.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBHe that shall be, his name is already called: and it is known, that he is man, and cannot contend in judgment with him that is stronger than himself.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTThat which is hath already been named; and what man is, is known, and that he cannot contend with him that is mightier than he.
English Revised Version
ERVWhatsoever hath been, the name thereof was given long ago, and it is known that it is man: neither can he contend with him that is mightier than he.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTThat which hath been is named already, and it is known that it is man: neither may he contend with him that is mightier than he.
World English Bible
WEBWhatever has been, its name was given long ago; and it is known what man is; neither can he contend with him who is mightier than he.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTWhat is that which hath been? already is its name called, and it is known that it is man, and he is not able to contend with him who is stronger than he.
American King James Version
AKJVThat which has been is named already, and it is known that it is man: neither may he contend with him that is mightier than he.