Translation Comparison

Exodus 2:20

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

Quick Overview

The verse Exodus 2:20 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 2:20 comparison across 9 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	And he said unto his daughters, And where is he? why is it that ye have left the man? call him, that he may eat bread.
American Standard VersionASV	And he said unto his daughters, And where is he? Why is it that ye have left the man? Call him, that he may eat bread.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	But he said: Where is he? why have you let the man go? call him that he may eat bread.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	And he said to his daughters, And where is he? why then have ye left the man behind? Call him, that he may eat bread.
English Revised VersionERV	And he said unto his daughters, And where is he? why is it that ye have left the man? call him, that he may eat bread.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	And he said to his daughters, And where is he? why is it that ye have left the man? call him, that he may eat bread.
World English BibleWEB	He said to his daughters, \|Where is he? Why is it that you have left the man? Call him, that he may eat bread.\|
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	and he saith unto his daughters, 'And where is he? why is this? — ye left the man! call for him, and he doth eat bread.'
American King James VersionAKJV	And he said to his daughters, And where is he? why is it that you have left the man? call him, that he may eat bread.

King James Bible

KJV

And he said unto his daughters, And where is he? why is it that ye have left the man? call him, that he may eat bread.

American Standard Version

ASV

And he said unto his daughters, And where is he? Why is it that ye have left the man? Call him, that he may eat bread.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

But he said: Where is he? why have you let the man go? call him that he may eat bread.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

And he said to his daughters, And where is he? why then have ye left the man behind? Call him, that he may eat bread.

English Revised Version

ERV

And he said unto his daughters, And where is he? why is it that ye have left the man? call him, that he may eat bread.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

And he said to his daughters, And where is he? why is it that ye have left the man? call him, that he may eat bread.

World English Bible

WEB

He said to his daughters, |Where is he? Why is it that you have left the man? Call him, that he may eat bread.|

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

and he saith unto his daughters, 'And where is he? why is this? — ye left the man! call for him, and he doth eat bread.'

American King James Version

AKJV

And he said to his daughters, And where is he? why is it that you have left the man? call him, that he may eat bread.