Translation Comparison

Exodus 2:16

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The verse Exodus 2:16 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 2:16 comparison across 9 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	Now the priest of Midian had seven daughters: and they came and drew water, and filled the troughs to water their father's flock.
American Standard VersionASV	Now the priest of Midian had seven daughters: and they came and drew water, and filled the troughs to water their father's flock.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	And the priest of Madian had seven daughters, who came to draw water: and when the troughs were filled, desired to water their father's flocks.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	And the priest of Midian had seven daughters; and they came and drew water, and filled the troughs, to water their father's flock.
English Revised VersionERV	Now the priest of Midian had seven daughters: and they came and drew water, and filled the troughs to water their father's flock.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	Now the priest of Midian had seven daughters: and they came and drew water, and filled the troughs to water their father's flock.
World English BibleWEB	Now the priest of Midian had seven daughters. They came and drew water, and filled the troughs to water their father's flock.
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	And to a priest of Midian are seven daughters, and they come and draw, and fill the troughs, to water the flock of their father,
American King James VersionAKJV	Now the priest of Midian had seven daughters: and they came and drew water, and filled the troughs to water their father's flock.

King James Bible

KJV

Now the priest of Midian had seven daughters: and they came and drew water, and filled the troughs to water their father's flock.

American Standard Version

ASV

Now the priest of Midian had seven daughters: and they came and drew water, and filled the troughs to water their father's flock.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

And the priest of Madian had seven daughters, who came to draw water: and when the troughs were filled, desired to water their father's flocks.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

And the priest of Midian had seven daughters; and they came and drew water, and filled the troughs, to water their father's flock.

English Revised Version

ERV

Now the priest of Midian had seven daughters: and they came and drew water, and filled the troughs to water their father's flock.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

Now the priest of Midian had seven daughters: and they came and drew water, and filled the troughs to water their father's flock.

World English Bible

WEB

Now the priest of Midian had seven daughters. They came and drew water, and filled the troughs to water their father's flock.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

And to a priest of Midian are seven daughters, and they come and draw, and fill the troughs, to water the flock of their father,

American King James Version

AKJV

Now the priest of Midian had seven daughters: and they came and drew water, and filled the troughs to water their father's flock.

King James Bible

KJV

Now the priest of Midian had seven daughters: and they came and drew water, and filled the troughs to water their father's flock.

American Standard Version

ASV

Now the priest of Midian had seven daughters: and they came and drew water, and filled the troughs to water their father's flock.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

And the priest of Madian had seven daughters, who came to draw water: and when the troughs were filled, desired to water their father's flocks.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

And the priest of Midian had seven daughters; and they came and drew water, and filled the troughs, to water their father's flock.

English Revised Version

ERV

Now the priest of Midian had seven daughters: and they came and drew water, and filled the troughs to water their father's flock.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

Now the priest of Midian had seven daughters: and they came and drew water, and filled the troughs to water their father's flock.

World English Bible

WEB

Now the priest of Midian had seven daughters. They came and drew water, and filled the troughs to water their father's flock.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

And to a priest of Midian are seven daughters, and they come and draw, and fill the troughs, to water the flock of their father,

American King James Version

AKJV

Now the priest of Midian had seven daughters: and they came and drew water, and filled the troughs to water their father's flock.