Translation Comparison

Genesis 18:27

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

Quick Overview

The verse Genesis 18:27 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 18:27 comparison across 9 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	And Abraham answered and said, Behold now, I have taken upon me to speak unto the Lord, which am but dust and ashes:
American Standard VersionASV	And Abraham answered and said, Behold now, I have taken upon me to speak unto the Lord, who am but dust and ashes:
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	And Abraham answered, and said: Seeing I have once begun, I will speak to my Lord, whereas I am dust and ashes.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	And Abraham answered and said, Behold now, I have ventured to speak unto the Lord; I, who am dust and ashes.
English Revised VersionERV	And Abraham answered and said, Behold now, I have taken upon me to speak unto the Lord, which am but dust and ashes:
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	And Abraham answered and said, Behold now, I, who am dust and ashes, have taken upon me to speak to the Lord.
World English BibleWEB	Abraham answered, \|See now, I have taken it on myself to speak to the Lord, who am but dust and ashes.
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	And Abraham answereth and saith, 'Lo, I pray thee, I have willed to speak unto the Lord, and I — dust and ashes;
American King James VersionAKJV	And Abraham answered and said, Behold now, I have taken on me to speak to the LORD, which am but dust and ashes:

King James Bible

KJV

And Abraham answered and said, Behold now, I have taken upon me to speak unto the Lord, which am but dust and ashes:

American Standard Version

ASV

And Abraham answered and said, Behold now, I have taken upon me to speak unto the Lord, who am but dust and ashes:

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

And Abraham answered, and said: Seeing I have once begun, I will speak to my Lord, whereas I am dust and ashes.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

And Abraham answered and said, Behold now, I have ventured to speak unto the Lord; I, who am dust and ashes.

English Revised Version

ERV

And Abraham answered and said, Behold now, I have taken upon me to speak unto the Lord, which am but dust and ashes:

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

And Abraham answered and said, Behold now, I, who am dust and ashes, have taken upon me to speak to the Lord.

World English Bible

WEB

Abraham answered, |See now, I have taken it on myself to speak to the Lord, who am but dust and ashes.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

And Abraham answereth and saith, 'Lo, I pray thee, I have willed to speak unto the Lord, and I — dust and ashes;

American King James Version

AKJV

And Abraham answered and said, Behold now, I have taken on me to speak to the LORD, which am but dust and ashes: