Translation Comparison

Exodus 17:16

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

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The verse Exodus 17:16 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 17:16 comparison across 9 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	For he said, Because the LORD hath sworn that the LORD will have war with Amalek from generation to generation.
American Standard VersionASV	And he said, Jehovah hath sworn: Jehovah will have war with Amalek from generation to generation.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	Because the hand of the throne of the Lord, and the war of the Lord shall be against Amalec, from generation to generation.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	And he said, For the hand is on the throne of Jah; Jehovah will have war with Amalek from generation to generation!
English Revised VersionERV	and he said, The LORD hath sworn: the LORD will have war with Amalek from generation to generation.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	For he said, Because the LORD hath sworn that the LORD will have war with Amalek from generation to generation.
World English BibleWEB	He said, \|Yah has sworn: 'Yahweh will have war with Amalek from generation to generation.'\|
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	and saith, 'Because a hand is on the throne of Jah, war is to Jehovah with Amalek from generation — generation.'
American King James VersionAKJV	For he said, Because the LORD has sworn that the LORD will have war with Amalek from generation to generation.

King James Bible

KJV

For he said, Because the LORD hath sworn that the LORD will have war with Amalek from generation to generation.

American Standard Version

ASV

And he said, Jehovah hath sworn: Jehovah will have war with Amalek from generation to generation.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

Because the hand of the throne of the Lord, and the war of the Lord shall be against Amalec, from generation to generation.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

And he said, For the hand is on the throne of Jah; Jehovah will have war with Amalek from generation to generation!

English Revised Version

ERV

and he said, The LORD hath sworn: the LORD will have war with Amalek from generation to generation.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

For he said, Because the LORD hath sworn that the LORD will have war with Amalek from generation to generation.

World English Bible

WEB

He said, |Yah has sworn: 'Yahweh will have war with Amalek from generation to generation.'|

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

and saith, 'Because a hand is on the throne of Jah, war is to Jehovah with Amalek from generation — generation.'

American King James Version

AKJV

For he said, Because the LORD has sworn that the LORD will have war with Amalek from generation to generation.