Translation Comparison

Genesis 24:8

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

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The verse Genesis 24:8 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 24:8 comparison across 9 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	And if the woman will not be willing to follow thee, then thou shalt be clear from this my oath: only bring not my son thither again.
American Standard VersionASV	And if the woman be not willing to follow thee, then thou shalt be clear from this my oath. Only thou shalt not bring my son thither again.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	But if the woman will not follow thee, thou shalt not be bound by the oath; only bring not my son back thither again.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	And if the woman be not willing to follow thee, then thou shalt be quit of this my oath: only, bring not my son thither again.
English Revised VersionERV	And if the woman be not willing to follow thee, then thou shalt be clear from this my oath; only thou shalt not bring my son thither again.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	And if the woman shall not be willing to follow thee, then thou shalt be clear from this my oath; only bring not my son thither again.
World English BibleWEB	If the woman isn't willing to follow you, then you shall be clear from this my oath. Only you shall not bring my son there again.\|
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	and if the woman be not willing to come after thee, then thou hast been acquitted from this mine oath: only my son thou dost not cause to turn back thither.'
American King James VersionAKJV	And if the woman will not be willing to follow you, then you shall be clear from this my oath: only bring not my son thither again.

King James Bible

KJV

And if the woman will not be willing to follow thee, then thou shalt be clear from this my oath: only bring not my son thither again.

American Standard Version

ASV

And if the woman be not willing to follow thee, then thou shalt be clear from this my oath. Only thou shalt not bring my son thither again.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

But if the woman will not follow thee, thou shalt not be bound by the oath; only bring not my son back thither again.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

And if the woman be not willing to follow thee, then thou shalt be quit of this my oath: only, bring not my son thither again.

English Revised Version

ERV

And if the woman be not willing to follow thee, then thou shalt be clear from this my oath; only thou shalt not bring my son thither again.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

And if the woman shall not be willing to follow thee, then thou shalt be clear from this my oath; only bring not my son thither again.

World English Bible

WEB

If the woman isn't willing to follow you, then you shall be clear from this my oath. Only you shall not bring my son there again.|

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

and if the woman be not willing to come after thee, then thou hast been acquitted from this mine oath: only my son thou dost not cause to turn back thither.'

American King James Version

AKJV

And if the woman will not be willing to follow you, then you shall be clear from this my oath: only bring not my son thither again.