Translation Comparison

Exodus 1:22

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

Quick Overview

The verse Exodus 1:22 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 1:22 comparison across 9 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	And Pharaoh charged all his people, saying, Every son that is born ye shall cast into the river, and every daughter ye shall save alive.
American Standard VersionASV	And Pharaoh charged all his people, saying, Every son that is born ye shall cast into the river, and every daughter ye shall save alive.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	Pharao therefore charged all his people, saying: Whatsoever shall be born of the male sex, ye shall cast into the river: whatsoever of the female, ye shall save alive.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	Then Pharaoh charged all his people, saying, Every son that is born ye shall cast into the river, but every daughter ye shall save alive.
English Revised VersionERV	And Pharaoh charged all his people, saying, Every son that is born ye shall cast into the river, and every daughter ye shall save alive.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	And Pharaoh charged all his people, saying, Every son that is born ye shall cast into the river, and every daughter ye shall save alive.
World English BibleWEB	Pharaoh commanded all his people, saying, \|You shall cast every son who is born into the river, and every daughter you shall save alive.\|
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	and Pharaoh layeth a charge on all his people, saying, 'Every son who is born — into the River ye do cast him, and every daughter ye do keep alive.'
American King James VersionAKJV	And Pharaoh charged all his people, saying, Every son that is born you shall cast into the river, and every daughter you shall save alive.

King James Bible

KJV

And Pharaoh charged all his people, saying, Every son that is born ye shall cast into the river, and every daughter ye shall save alive.

American Standard Version

ASV

And Pharaoh charged all his people, saying, Every son that is born ye shall cast into the river, and every daughter ye shall save alive.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

Pharao therefore charged all his people, saying: Whatsoever shall be born of the male sex, ye shall cast into the river: whatsoever of the female, ye shall save alive.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

Then Pharaoh charged all his people, saying, Every son that is born ye shall cast into the river, but every daughter ye shall save alive.

English Revised Version

ERV

And Pharaoh charged all his people, saying, Every son that is born ye shall cast into the river, and every daughter ye shall save alive.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

And Pharaoh charged all his people, saying, Every son that is born ye shall cast into the river, and every daughter ye shall save alive.

World English Bible

WEB

Pharaoh commanded all his people, saying, |You shall cast every son who is born into the river, and every daughter you shall save alive.|

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

and Pharaoh layeth a charge on all his people, saying, 'Every son who is born — into the River ye do cast him, and every daughter ye do keep alive.'

American King James Version

AKJV

And Pharaoh charged all his people, saying, Every son that is born you shall cast into the river, and every daughter you shall save alive.

King James Bible

KJV

And Pharaoh charged all his people, saying, Every son that is born ye shall cast into the river, and every daughter ye shall save alive.

American Standard Version

ASV

And Pharaoh charged all his people, saying, Every son that is born ye shall cast into the river, and every daughter ye shall save alive.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

Pharao therefore charged all his people, saying: Whatsoever shall be born of the male sex, ye shall cast into the river: whatsoever of the female, ye shall save alive.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

Then Pharaoh charged all his people, saying, Every son that is born ye shall cast into the river, but every daughter ye shall save alive.

English Revised Version

ERV

And Pharaoh charged all his people, saying, Every son that is born ye shall cast into the river, and every daughter ye shall save alive.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

And Pharaoh charged all his people, saying, Every son that is born ye shall cast into the river, and every daughter ye shall save alive.

World English Bible

WEB

Pharaoh commanded all his people, saying, |You shall cast every son who is born into the river, and every daughter you shall save alive.|

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

and Pharaoh layeth a charge on all his people, saying, 'Every son who is born — into the River ye do cast him, and every daughter ye do keep alive.'

American King James Version

AKJV

And Pharaoh charged all his people, saying, Every son that is born you shall cast into the river, and every daughter you shall save alive.