Translation Comparison

Genesis 12:13

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

Quick Overview

The verse Genesis 12:13 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 12:13 comparison across 9 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	Say, I pray thee, thou art my sister: that it may be well with me for thy sake; and my soul shall live because of thee.
American Standard VersionASV	Say, I pray thee, thou art my sister; that it may be well with me for thy sake, and that my soul may live because of thee.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	Say, therefore, I pray thee, that thou art my sister: that I may be well used for thee, and that my soul may live for thy sake.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	Say, I pray thee, thou art my sister, that it may be well with me on thy account, and my soul may live because of thee.
English Revised VersionERV	Say, I pray thee, thou art my sister: that it may be well with me for thy sake, and that my soul may live because of thee.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	Say, I pray thee, thou art my sister: that it may be well with me for thy sake; and my soul shall live because of thee.
World English BibleWEB	Please say that you are my sister, that it may be well with me for your sake, and that my soul may live because of you.\|
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	say, I pray thee, thou art my sister, so that it is well with me because of thee, and my soul hath lived for thy sake.'
American King James VersionAKJV	Say, I pray you, you are my sister: that it may be well with me for your sake; and my soul shall live because of you.

King James Bible

KJV

Say, I pray thee, thou art my sister: that it may be well with me for thy sake; and my soul shall live because of thee.

American Standard Version

ASV

Say, I pray thee, thou art my sister; that it may be well with me for thy sake, and that my soul may live because of thee.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

Say, therefore, I pray thee, that thou art my sister: that I may be well used for thee, and that my soul may live for thy sake.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

Say, I pray thee, thou art my sister, that it may be well with me on thy account, and my soul may live because of thee.

English Revised Version

ERV

Say, I pray thee, thou art my sister: that it may be well with me for thy sake, and that my soul may live because of thee.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

Say, I pray thee, thou art my sister: that it may be well with me for thy sake; and my soul shall live because of thee.

World English Bible

WEB

Please say that you are my sister, that it may be well with me for your sake, and that my soul may live because of you.|

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

say, I pray thee, thou art my sister, so that it is well with me because of thee, and my soul hath lived for thy sake.'

American King James Version

AKJV

Say, I pray you, you are my sister: that it may be well with me for your sake; and my soul shall live because of you.