Translation Comparison

Genesis 20:1

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

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The verse Genesis 20:1 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 20:1 comparison across 9 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	And Abraham journeyed from thence toward the south country, and dwelled between Kadesh and Shur, and sojourned in Gerar.
American Standard VersionASV	And Abraham journeyed from thence toward the land of the South, and dwelt between Kadesh and Shur. And he sojourned in Gerar.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	Abraham removed from thence to the south country, and dwelt between Cedes and Sur, and sojourned in Gerara.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	And Abraham departed thence towards the south country, and dwelt between Kadesh and Shur, and sojourned at Gerar.
English Revised VersionERV	And Abraham journeyed from thence toward the land of the South, and dwelt between Kadesh and Shur; and he sojourned in Gerar.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	And Abraham journeyed from thence towards the south country, and dwelt between Kadash and Shur, and sojourned in Gerar.
World English BibleWEB	Abraham traveled from there toward the land of the South, and lived between Kadesh and Shur. He lived as a foreigner in Gerar.
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	And Abraham journeyeth from thence toward the land of the south, and dwelleth between Kadesh and Shur, and sojourneth in Gerar;
American King James VersionAKJV	And Abraham journeyed from there toward the south country, and dwelled between Kadesh and Shur, and sojourned in Gerar.

King James Bible

KJV

And Abraham journeyed from thence toward the south country, and dwelled between Kadesh and Shur, and sojourned in Gerar.

American Standard Version

ASV

And Abraham journeyed from thence toward the land of the South, and dwelt between Kadesh and Shur. And he sojourned in Gerar.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

Abraham removed from thence to the south country, and dwelt between Cedes and Sur, and sojourned in Gerara.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

And Abraham departed thence towards the south country, and dwelt between Kadesh and Shur, and sojourned at Gerar.

English Revised Version

ERV

And Abraham journeyed from thence toward the land of the South, and dwelt between Kadesh and Shur; and he sojourned in Gerar.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

And Abraham journeyed from thence towards the south country, and dwelt between Kadash and Shur, and sojourned in Gerar.

World English Bible

WEB

Abraham traveled from there toward the land of the South, and lived between Kadesh and Shur. He lived as a foreigner in Gerar.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

And Abraham journeyeth from thence toward the land of the south, and dwelleth between Kadesh and Shur, and sojourneth in Gerar;

American King James Version

AKJV

And Abraham journeyed from there toward the south country, and dwelled between Kadesh and Shur, and sojourned in Gerar.