Translation Comparison

Exodus 1:17

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The verse Exodus 1:17 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.

Bible verse Exodus 1:17 comparison across 9 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	But the midwives feared God, and did not as the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the men children alive.
American Standard VersionASV	But the midwives feared God, and did not as the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the men-children alive.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	But the midwives feared God, and did not do as the king of Egypt had commanded, but saved the men children.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	But the midwives feared God, and did not as the king of Egypt had said to them, but saved the male children alive.
English Revised VersionERV	But the midwives feared God, and did not as the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the men children alive.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	But the midwives feared God, and did not as the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the male-children alive.
World English BibleWEB	But the midwives feared God, and didn't do what the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the baby boys alive.
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	And the midwives fear God, and have not done as the king of Egypt hath spoken unto them, and keep the lads alive;
American King James VersionAKJV	But the midwives feared God, and did not as the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the men children alive.

King James Bible

KJV

But the midwives feared God, and did not as the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the men children alive.

American Standard Version

ASV

But the midwives feared God, and did not as the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the men-children alive.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

But the midwives feared God, and did not do as the king of Egypt had commanded, but saved the men children.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

But the midwives feared God, and did not as the king of Egypt had said to them, but saved the male children alive.

English Revised Version

ERV

But the midwives feared God, and did not as the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the men children alive.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

But the midwives feared God, and did not as the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the male-children alive.

World English Bible

WEB

But the midwives feared God, and didn't do what the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the baby boys alive.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

And the midwives fear God, and have not done as the king of Egypt hath spoken unto them, and keep the lads alive;

American King James Version

AKJV

But the midwives feared God, and did not as the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the men children alive.

King James Bible

KJV

But the midwives feared God, and did not as the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the men children alive.

American Standard Version

ASV

But the midwives feared God, and did not as the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the men-children alive.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

But the midwives feared God, and did not do as the king of Egypt had commanded, but saved the men children.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

But the midwives feared God, and did not as the king of Egypt had said to them, but saved the male children alive.

English Revised Version

ERV

But the midwives feared God, and did not as the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the men children alive.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

But the midwives feared God, and did not as the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the male-children alive.

World English Bible

WEB

But the midwives feared God, and didn't do what the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the baby boys alive.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

And the midwives fear God, and have not done as the king of Egypt hath spoken unto them, and keep the lads alive;

American King James Version

AKJV

But the midwives feared God, and did not as the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the men children alive.