King James Bible
KJVAnd he that stealeth a man, and selleth him, or if he be found in his hand, he shall surely be put to death.
Translation Comparison
Exodus 21:16
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Exodus 21:16 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.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | And he that stealeth a man, and selleth him, or if he be found in his hand, he shall surely be put to death. | |
American Standard VersionASV | And he that stealeth a man, and selleth him, or if he be found in his hand, he shall surely be put to death. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | He that shall steal a man, and sell him, being convicted of guilt, shall be put to death. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | And he that stealeth a man, and selleth him, or if he be found in his hand, he shall certainly be put to death. | |
English Revised VersionERV | And he that stealeth a man, and selleth him, or if he be found in his hand, he shall surely be put to death. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | And he that stealeth a man, and selleth him, or if he shall be found in his hand, he shall surely be put to death. | |
World English BibleWEB | |Anyone who kidnaps someone and sells him, or if he is found in his hand, he shall surely be put to death. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | 'And he who stealeth a man, and hath sold him, and he hath been found in his hand, is certainly put to death. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | And he that steals a man, and sells him, or if he be found in his hand, he shall surely be put to death. |
American Standard Version
ASVAnd he that stealeth a man, and selleth him, or if he be found in his hand, he shall surely be put to death.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBHe that shall steal a man, and sell him, being convicted of guilt, shall be put to death.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTAnd he that stealeth a man, and selleth him, or if he be found in his hand, he shall certainly be put to death.
English Revised Version
ERVAnd he that stealeth a man, and selleth him, or if he be found in his hand, he shall surely be put to death.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTAnd he that stealeth a man, and selleth him, or if he shall be found in his hand, he shall surely be put to death.
World English Bible
WEB|Anyone who kidnaps someone and sells him, or if he is found in his hand, he shall surely be put to death.
Young's Literal Translation
YLT'And he who stealeth a man, and hath sold him, and he hath been found in his hand, is certainly put to death.
American King James Version
AKJVAnd he that steals a man, and sells him, or if he be found in his hand, he shall surely be put to death.
King James Bible
KJVAnd he that stealeth a man, and selleth him, or if he be found in his hand, he shall surely be put to death.
American Standard Version
ASVAnd he that stealeth a man, and selleth him, or if he be found in his hand, he shall surely be put to death.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBHe that shall steal a man, and sell him, being convicted of guilt, shall be put to death.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTAnd he that stealeth a man, and selleth him, or if he be found in his hand, he shall certainly be put to death.
English Revised Version
ERVAnd he that stealeth a man, and selleth him, or if he be found in his hand, he shall surely be put to death.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTAnd he that stealeth a man, and selleth him, or if he shall be found in his hand, he shall surely be put to death.
World English Bible
WEB|Anyone who kidnaps someone and sells him, or if he is found in his hand, he shall surely be put to death.
Young's Literal Translation
YLT'And he who stealeth a man, and hath sold him, and he hath been found in his hand, is certainly put to death.
American King James Version
AKJVAnd he that steals a man, and sells him, or if he be found in his hand, he shall surely be put to death.