Translation Comparison

Genesis 16:12

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

Quick Overview

The verse Genesis 16:12 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 16:12 comparison across 9 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	And he will be a wild man; his hand will be against every man, and every man's hand against him; and he shall dwell in the presence of all his brethren.
American Standard VersionASV	And he shall be as a wild ass among men; his hand'shall be against every man, and every man's hand against him; and he shall dwell over against all his brethren.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	He shall be a wild man: his hand will be against all men, and all men's hands against him: and he shall pitch his tents over against all his brethren.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	And he will be a wild-ass of a man, his hand against every man, and every man's hand against him; and he shall dwell before the face of all his brethren.
English Revised VersionERV	And he shall be as a wild-ass among men; his hand shall be against every man, and every man's hand against him; and he shall dwell in the presence of all his brethren.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	And he will be a wild man; his hand will be against every man, and every man's hand against him; and he shall dwell in the presence of all his brethren.
World English BibleWEB	He will be like a wild donkey among men. His hand will be against every man, and every man's hand against him. He will live opposite all of his brothers.\|
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	and he is a wild-ass man, his hand against every one, and every one's hand against him — and before the face of all his brethren he dwelleth.'
American King James VersionAKJV	And he will be a wild man; his hand will be against every man, and every man's hand against him; and he shall dwell in the presence of all his brothers.

King James Bible

KJV

And he will be a wild man; his hand will be against every man, and every man's hand against him; and he shall dwell in the presence of all his brethren.

American Standard Version

ASV

And he shall be as a wild ass among men; his hand'shall be against every man, and every man's hand against him; and he shall dwell over against all his brethren.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

He shall be a wild man: his hand will be against all men, and all men's hands against him: and he shall pitch his tents over against all his brethren.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

And he will be a wild-ass of a man, his hand against every man, and every man's hand against him; and he shall dwell before the face of all his brethren.

English Revised Version

ERV

And he shall be as a wild-ass among men; his hand shall be against every man, and every man's hand against him; and he shall dwell in the presence of all his brethren.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

And he will be a wild man; his hand will be against every man, and every man's hand against him; and he shall dwell in the presence of all his brethren.

World English Bible

WEB

He will be like a wild donkey among men. His hand will be against every man, and every man's hand against him. He will live opposite all of his brothers.|

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

and he is a wild-ass man, his hand against every one, and every one's hand against him — and before the face of all his brethren he dwelleth.'

American King James Version

AKJV

And he will be a wild man; his hand will be against every man, and every man's hand against him; and he shall dwell in the presence of all his brothers.