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