Translation Comparison

Genesis 11:1

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

Quick Overview

The verse Genesis 11:1 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 11:1 comparison across 9 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	And the whole earth was of one language, and of one speech.
American Standard VersionASV	And the whole earth was of one language and of one speech.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	And the earth was of one tongue, and of the same speech.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	And the whole earth had one language, and the same words.
English Revised VersionERV	And the whole earth was of one language and of one speech.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	And the whole earth was of one language, and of one speech.
World English BibleWEB	The whole earth was of one language and of one speech.
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	And the whole earth is of one pronunciation, and of the same words,
American King James VersionAKJV	And the whole earth was of one language, and of one speech.

King James Bible

KJV

And the whole earth was of one language, and of one speech.

American Standard Version

ASV

And the whole earth was of one language and of one speech.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

And the earth was of one tongue, and of the same speech.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

And the whole earth had one language, and the same words.

English Revised Version

ERV

And the whole earth was of one language and of one speech.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

And the whole earth was of one language, and of one speech.

World English Bible

WEB

The whole earth was of one language and of one speech.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

And the whole earth is of one pronunciation, and of the same words,

American King James Version

AKJV

And the whole earth was of one language, and of one speech.

King James Bible

KJV

And the whole earth was of one language, and of one speech.

American Standard Version

ASV

And the whole earth was of one language and of one speech.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

And the earth was of one tongue, and of the same speech.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

And the whole earth had one language, and the same words.

English Revised Version

ERV

And the whole earth was of one language and of one speech.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

And the whole earth was of one language, and of one speech.

World English Bible

WEB

The whole earth was of one language and of one speech.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

And the whole earth is of one pronunciation, and of the same words,

American King James Version

AKJV

And the whole earth was of one language, and of one speech.