King James Bible
KJVAnd let them be for lights in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the earth: and it was so.
Translation Comparison
Genesis 1:15
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Genesis 1:15 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 let them be for lights in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the earth: and it was so. | |
American Standard VersionASV | and let them be for lights in the firmament of heaven to give light upon the earth: and it was so. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | To shine in the firmament of heaven, and to give light upon the earth. And it was so done. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | and let them be for lights in the expanse of the heavens, to give light on the earth. And it was so. | |
English Revised VersionERV | and let them be for lights in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the earth: and it was so. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | And let them be for lights in the firmament of the heaven, to give light upon the earth: and it was so. | |
World English BibleWEB | and let them be for lights in the expanse of sky to give light on the earth;| and it was so. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | and they have been for luminaries in the expanse of the heavens to give light upon the earth:' and it is so. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | And let them be for lights in the firmament of the heaven to give light on the earth: and it was so. |
American Standard Version
ASVand let them be for lights in the firmament of heaven to give light upon the earth: and it was so.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBTo shine in the firmament of heaven, and to give light upon the earth. And it was so done.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTand let them be for lights in the expanse of the heavens, to give light on the earth. And it was so.
English Revised Version
ERVand let them be for lights in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the earth: and it was so.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTAnd let them be for lights in the firmament of the heaven, to give light upon the earth: and it was so.
World English Bible
WEBand let them be for lights in the expanse of sky to give light on the earth;| and it was so.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTand they have been for luminaries in the expanse of the heavens to give light upon the earth:' and it is so.
American King James Version
AKJVAnd let them be for lights in the firmament of the heaven to give light on the earth: and it was so.
King James Bible
KJVAnd let them be for lights in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the earth: and it was so.
American Standard Version
ASVand let them be for lights in the firmament of heaven to give light upon the earth: and it was so.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBTo shine in the firmament of heaven, and to give light upon the earth. And it was so done.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTand let them be for lights in the expanse of the heavens, to give light on the earth. And it was so.
English Revised Version
ERVand let them be for lights in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the earth: and it was so.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTAnd let them be for lights in the firmament of the heaven, to give light upon the earth: and it was so.
World English Bible
WEBand let them be for lights in the expanse of sky to give light on the earth;| and it was so.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTand they have been for luminaries in the expanse of the heavens to give light upon the earth:' and it is so.
American King James Version
AKJVAnd let them be for lights in the firmament of the heaven to give light on the earth: and it was so.