King James Bible
KJVWherefore the children of Israel shall keep the sabbath, to observe the sabbath throughout their generations, for a perpetual covenant.
Translation Comparison
Exodus 31:16
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Exodus 31:16 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 | Wherefore the children of Israel shall keep the sabbath, to observe the sabbath throughout their generations, for a perpetual covenant. | |
American Standard VersionASV | Wherefore the children of Israel shall keep the sabbath, to observe the sabbath throughout their generations, for a perpetual covenant. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | Let the children of Israel keep the sabbath, and celebrate it in their generations. It is an everlasting covenant | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | And the children of Israel shall keep the sabbath, to observe the sabbath throughout their generations it is an everlasting covenant. | |
English Revised VersionERV | Wherefore the children of Israel shall keep the sabbath, to observe the sabbath throughout their generations, for a perpetual covenant. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | Wherefore the children of Israel shall keep the sabbath, to observe the sabbath throughout their generations, for a perpetual covenant. | |
World English BibleWEB | Therefore the children of Israel shall keep the Sabbath, to observe the Sabbath throughout their generations, for a perpetual covenant. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | and the sons of Israel have observed the sabbath; to keep the sabbath to their generations is a covenant age-during, | |
American King James VersionAKJV | Why the children of Israel shall keep the sabbath, to observe the sabbath throughout their generations, for a perpetual covenant. |
American Standard Version
ASVWherefore the children of Israel shall keep the sabbath, to observe the sabbath throughout their generations, for a perpetual covenant.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBLet the children of Israel keep the sabbath, and celebrate it in their generations. It is an everlasting covenant
Darby Bible Translation
DBTAnd the children of Israel shall keep the sabbath, to observe the sabbath throughout their generations it is an everlasting covenant.
English Revised Version
ERVWherefore the children of Israel shall keep the sabbath, to observe the sabbath throughout their generations, for a perpetual covenant.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTWherefore the children of Israel shall keep the sabbath, to observe the sabbath throughout their generations, for a perpetual covenant.
World English Bible
WEBTherefore the children of Israel shall keep the Sabbath, to observe the Sabbath throughout their generations, for a perpetual covenant.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTand the sons of Israel have observed the sabbath; to keep the sabbath to their generations is a covenant age-during,
American King James Version
AKJVWhy the children of Israel shall keep the sabbath, to observe the sabbath throughout their generations, for a perpetual covenant.
King James Bible
KJVWherefore the children of Israel shall keep the sabbath, to observe the sabbath throughout their generations, for a perpetual covenant.
American Standard Version
ASVWherefore the children of Israel shall keep the sabbath, to observe the sabbath throughout their generations, for a perpetual covenant.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBLet the children of Israel keep the sabbath, and celebrate it in their generations. It is an everlasting covenant
Darby Bible Translation
DBTAnd the children of Israel shall keep the sabbath, to observe the sabbath throughout their generations it is an everlasting covenant.
English Revised Version
ERVWherefore the children of Israel shall keep the sabbath, to observe the sabbath throughout their generations, for a perpetual covenant.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTWherefore the children of Israel shall keep the sabbath, to observe the sabbath throughout their generations, for a perpetual covenant.
World English Bible
WEBTherefore the children of Israel shall keep the Sabbath, to observe the Sabbath throughout their generations, for a perpetual covenant.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTand the sons of Israel have observed the sabbath; to keep the sabbath to their generations is a covenant age-during,
American King James Version
AKJVWhy the children of Israel shall keep the sabbath, to observe the sabbath throughout their generations, for a perpetual covenant.