King James Bible
KJVAnd God said, Let there be light: and there was light.
Translation Comparison
Genesis 1:3
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Genesis 1:3 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 God said, Let there be light: and there was light. | |
American Standard VersionASV | And God said, Let there be light: and there was light. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | And God said: Be light made. And light was made. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | And God said, Let there be light. And there was light. | |
English Revised VersionERV | And God said, Let there be light: and there was light. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | And God said, Let there be light: and there was light. | |
World English BibleWEB | God said, |Let there be light,| and there was light. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | and God saith, 'Let light be;' and light is. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | And God said, Let there be light: and there was light. |
American Standard Version
ASVAnd God said, Let there be light: and there was light.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBAnd God said: Be light made. And light was made.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTAnd God said, Let there be light. And there was light.
English Revised Version
ERVAnd God said, Let there be light: and there was light.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTAnd God said, Let there be light: and there was light.
World English Bible
WEBGod said, |Let there be light,| and there was light.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTand God saith, 'Let light be;' and light is.
American King James Version
AKJVAnd God said, Let there be light: and there was light.
King James Bible
KJVAnd God said, Let there be light: and there was light.
American Standard Version
ASVAnd God said, Let there be light: and there was light.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBAnd God said: Be light made. And light was made.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTAnd God said, Let there be light. And there was light.
English Revised Version
ERVAnd God said, Let there be light: and there was light.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTAnd God said, Let there be light: and there was light.
World English Bible
WEBGod said, |Let there be light,| and there was light.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTand God saith, 'Let light be;' and light is.
American King James Version
AKJVAnd God said, Let there be light: and there was light.