King James Bible
KJVHe was a mighty hunter before the LORD: wherefore it is said, Even as Nimrod the mighty hunter before the LORD.
Translation Comparison
Genesis 10:9
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
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The verse Genesis 10:9 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.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | He was a mighty hunter before the LORD: wherefore it is said, Even as Nimrod the mighty hunter before the LORD. | |
American Standard VersionASV | He was a mighty hunter before Jehovah: wherefore it is said, Like Nimrod a mighty hunter before Jehovah. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | And he was a stout hunter before the Lord. Hence came a proverb: Even as Nemrod the stout hunter before the Lord. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | He was a mighty hunter before Jehovah; therefore it is said, As Nimrod, the mighty hunter before Jehovah! | |
English Revised VersionERV | He was a mighty hunter before the LORD: wherefore it is said, Like Nimrod a mighty hunter before the LORD. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | He was a mighty hunter before the LORD: wherefore it is said, Even as Nimrod the mighty hunter before the LORD. | |
World English BibleWEB | He was a mighty hunter before Yahweh. Therefore it is said, |Like Nimrod, a mighty hunter before Yahweh.| | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | he hath begun to be a hero in the land; he hath been a hero in hunting before Jehovah; therefore it is said, 'As Nimrod the hero in hunting before Jehovah.' | |
American King James VersionAKJV | He was a mighty hunter before the LORD: why it is said, Even as Nimrod the mighty hunter before the LORD. |
American Standard Version
ASVHe was a mighty hunter before Jehovah: wherefore it is said, Like Nimrod a mighty hunter before Jehovah.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBAnd he was a stout hunter before the Lord. Hence came a proverb: Even as Nemrod the stout hunter before the Lord.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTHe was a mighty hunter before Jehovah; therefore it is said, As Nimrod, the mighty hunter before Jehovah!
English Revised Version
ERVHe was a mighty hunter before the LORD: wherefore it is said, Like Nimrod a mighty hunter before the LORD.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTHe was a mighty hunter before the LORD: wherefore it is said, Even as Nimrod the mighty hunter before the LORD.
World English Bible
WEBHe was a mighty hunter before Yahweh. Therefore it is said, |Like Nimrod, a mighty hunter before Yahweh.|
Young's Literal Translation
YLThe hath begun to be a hero in the land; he hath been a hero in hunting before Jehovah; therefore it is said, 'As Nimrod the hero in hunting before Jehovah.'
American King James Version
AKJVHe was a mighty hunter before the LORD: why it is said, Even as Nimrod the mighty hunter before the LORD.
King James Bible
KJVHe was a mighty hunter before the LORD: wherefore it is said, Even as Nimrod the mighty hunter before the LORD.
American Standard Version
ASVHe was a mighty hunter before Jehovah: wherefore it is said, Like Nimrod a mighty hunter before Jehovah.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBAnd he was a stout hunter before the Lord. Hence came a proverb: Even as Nemrod the stout hunter before the Lord.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTHe was a mighty hunter before Jehovah; therefore it is said, As Nimrod, the mighty hunter before Jehovah!
English Revised Version
ERVHe was a mighty hunter before the LORD: wherefore it is said, Like Nimrod a mighty hunter before the LORD.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTHe was a mighty hunter before the LORD: wherefore it is said, Even as Nimrod the mighty hunter before the LORD.
World English Bible
WEBHe was a mighty hunter before Yahweh. Therefore it is said, |Like Nimrod, a mighty hunter before Yahweh.|
Young's Literal Translation
YLThe hath begun to be a hero in the land; he hath been a hero in hunting before Jehovah; therefore it is said, 'As Nimrod the hero in hunting before Jehovah.'
American King James Version
AKJVHe was a mighty hunter before the LORD: why it is said, Even as Nimrod the mighty hunter before the LORD.