Translation Comparison

Genesis 25:22

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

Quick Overview

The verse Genesis 25:22 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 25:22 comparison across 9 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	And the children struggled together within her; and she said, If it be so, why am I thus? And she went to inquire of the LORD.
American Standard VersionASV	And the children struggled together within her. And she said, If it be so, wherefore do I live? And she went to inquire of Jehovah.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	But the children struggled in her womb: and she said: If it were to be so with me, what need was there to conceive? And she went to consult the Lord.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	And the children struggled together within her; and she said, If it be so, why am I thus? And she went to inquire of Jehovah.
English Revised VersionERV	And the children struggled together within her; and she said, If it be so, wherefore do I live? And she went to inquire of the LORD.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	And the children struggled together within her: and she said, If it is so, why am I thus? And she went to inquire of the LORD.
World English BibleWEB	The children struggled together within her. She said, \|If it be so, why do I live?\| She went to inquire of Yahweh.
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	and the children struggle together within her, and she saith, 'If it is right — why am I thus?' and she goeth to seek Jehovah.
American King James VersionAKJV	And the children struggled together within her; and she said, If it be so, why am I thus? And she went to inquire of the LORD.

King James Bible

KJV

And the children struggled together within her; and she said, If it be so, why am I thus? And she went to inquire of the LORD.

American Standard Version

ASV

And the children struggled together within her. And she said, If it be so, wherefore do I live? And she went to inquire of Jehovah.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

But the children struggled in her womb: and she said: If it were to be so with me, what need was there to conceive? And she went to consult the Lord.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

And the children struggled together within her; and she said, If it be so, why am I thus? And she went to inquire of Jehovah.

English Revised Version

ERV

And the children struggled together within her; and she said, If it be so, wherefore do I live? And she went to inquire of the LORD.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

And the children struggled together within her: and she said, If it is so, why am I thus? And she went to inquire of the LORD.

World English Bible

WEB

The children struggled together within her. She said, |If it be so, why do I live?| She went to inquire of Yahweh.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

and the children struggle together within her, and she saith, 'If it is right — why am I thus?' and she goeth to seek Jehovah.

American King James Version

AKJV

And the children struggled together within her; and she said, If it be so, why am I thus? And she went to inquire of the LORD.