Translation Comparison

Genesis 1:9

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

Quick Overview

The verse Genesis 1:9 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.

Bible verse Genesis 1:9 comparison across 9 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	And God said, Let the waters under the heaven be gathered together unto one place, and let the dry land appear: and it was so.
American Standard VersionASV	And God said, Let the waters under the heavens be gathered together unto one place, and let the dry land appear: and it was so.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	God also said: Let the waters that are under the heaven, be gathered together into one place: and let the dry land appear. And it was so done.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	And God said, Let the waters under the heavens be gathered together to one place, and let the dry land appear. And it was so.
English Revised VersionERV	And God said, Let the waters under the heaven be gathered together unto one place, and let the dry land appear: and it was so.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	And God said, Let the waters under the heaven be gathered into one place, and let the dry land appear: and it was so.
World English BibleWEB	God said, \|Let the waters under the sky be gathered together to one place, and let the dry land appear;\| and it was so.
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	And God saith, 'Let the waters under the heavens be collected unto one place, and let the dry land be seen:' and it is so.
American King James VersionAKJV	And God said, Let the waters under the heaven be gathered together to one place, and let the dry land appear: and it was so.

King James Bible

KJV

And God said, Let the waters under the heaven be gathered together unto one place, and let the dry land appear: and it was so.

American Standard Version

ASV

And God said, Let the waters under the heavens be gathered together unto one place, and let the dry land appear: and it was so.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

God also said: Let the waters that are under the heaven, be gathered together into one place: and let the dry land appear. And it was so done.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

And God said, Let the waters under the heavens be gathered together to one place, and let the dry land appear. And it was so.

English Revised Version

ERV

And God said, Let the waters under the heaven be gathered together unto one place, and let the dry land appear: and it was so.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

And God said, Let the waters under the heaven be gathered into one place, and let the dry land appear: and it was so.

World English Bible

WEB

God said, |Let the waters under the sky be gathered together to one place, and let the dry land appear;| and it was so.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

And God saith, 'Let the waters under the heavens be collected unto one place, and let the dry land be seen:' and it is so.

American King James Version

AKJV

And God said, Let the waters under the heaven be gathered together to one place, and let the dry land appear: and it was so.