King James Bible
KJVIf his master have given him a wife, and she have born him sons or daughters; the wife and her children shall be her master's, and he shall go out by himself.
Translation Comparison
Exodus 21:4
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Exodus 21:4 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 | If his master have given him a wife, and she have born him sons or daughters; the wife and her children shall be her master's, and he shall go out by himself. | |
American Standard VersionASV | If his master give him a wife and she bear him sons or daughters; the wife and her children shall be her master's, and he shall go out by himself. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | But if his master gave him a wife, and she hath borne sons and daughters: the woman and her children shall be her master's: but he himself shall go out with his raiment. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | If his master have given him a wife, and she have borne him sons or daughters, the wife and her children shall be her master's, and he shall go out alone. | |
English Revised VersionERV | If his master give him a wife, and she bear him sons or daughters; the wife and her children shall be her master's, and he shall go out by himself. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | If his master hath given him a wife, and she hath borne him sons or daughters; the wife and her children shall be her master's, and he shall depart by himself. | |
World English BibleWEB | If his master gives him a wife and she bears him sons or daughters, the wife and her children shall be her master's, and he shall go out by himself. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | if his lord give to him a wife, and she hath borne to him sons or daughters — the wife and her children are her lord's, and he goeth out by himself. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | If his master have given him a wife, and she have born him sons or daughters; the wife and her children shall be her master's, and he shall go out by himself. |
American Standard Version
ASVIf his master give him a wife and she bear him sons or daughters; the wife and her children shall be her master's, and he shall go out by himself.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBBut if his master gave him a wife, and she hath borne sons and daughters: the woman and her children shall be her master's: but he himself shall go out with his raiment.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTIf his master have given him a wife, and she have borne him sons or daughters, the wife and her children shall be her master's, and he shall go out alone.
English Revised Version
ERVIf his master give him a wife, and she bear him sons or daughters; the wife and her children shall be her master's, and he shall go out by himself.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTIf his master hath given him a wife, and she hath borne him sons or daughters; the wife and her children shall be her master's, and he shall depart by himself.
World English Bible
WEBIf his master gives him a wife and she bears him sons or daughters, the wife and her children shall be her master's, and he shall go out by himself.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTif his lord give to him a wife, and she hath borne to him sons or daughters — the wife and her children are her lord's, and he goeth out by himself.
American King James Version
AKJVIf his master have given him a wife, and she have born him sons or daughters; the wife and her children shall be her master's, and he shall go out by himself.
King James Bible
KJVIf his master have given him a wife, and she have born him sons or daughters; the wife and her children shall be her master's, and he shall go out by himself.
American Standard Version
ASVIf his master give him a wife and she bear him sons or daughters; the wife and her children shall be her master's, and he shall go out by himself.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBBut if his master gave him a wife, and she hath borne sons and daughters: the woman and her children shall be her master's: but he himself shall go out with his raiment.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTIf his master have given him a wife, and she have borne him sons or daughters, the wife and her children shall be her master's, and he shall go out alone.
English Revised Version
ERVIf his master give him a wife, and she bear him sons or daughters; the wife and her children shall be her master's, and he shall go out by himself.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTIf his master hath given him a wife, and she hath borne him sons or daughters; the wife and her children shall be her master's, and he shall depart by himself.
World English Bible
WEBIf his master gives him a wife and she bears him sons or daughters, the wife and her children shall be her master's, and he shall go out by himself.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTif his lord give to him a wife, and she hath borne to him sons or daughters — the wife and her children are her lord's, and he goeth out by himself.
American King James Version
AKJVIf his master have given him a wife, and she have born him sons or daughters; the wife and her children shall be her master's, and he shall go out by himself.