Translation Comparison

Genesis 27:20

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

Quick Overview

The verse Genesis 27:20 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 27:20 comparison across 9 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	And Isaac said unto his son, How is it that thou hast found it so quickly, my son? And he said, Because the LORD thy God brought it to me.
American Standard VersionASV	And Isaac said unto his son, How is it that thou hast found it so quickly, my son? And he said, Because Jehovah thy God sent me good speed.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	And Isaac said to his son: How couldst thou find it so quickly, my son?
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	And Isaac said to his son, How is it that thou hast found it so quickly, my son? And he said, Because Jehovah thy God put it in my way.
English Revised VersionERV	And Isaac said unto his son, How is it that thou hast found it so quickly, my son? And he said, Because the LORD thy God sent me good speed.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	And Isaac said to his son, How is it that thou hast found it so quickly, my son? And he said, Because the LORD thy God brought it to me.
World English BibleWEB	Isaac said to his son, \|How is it that you have found it so quickly, my son?\| He said, \|Because Yahweh your God gave me success.\|
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	And Isaac saith unto his son, 'What is this thou hast hasted to find, my son?' and he saith, 'That which Jehovah thy God hath caused to come before me.'
American King James VersionAKJV	And Isaac said to his son, How is it that you have found it so quickly, my son? And he said, Because the LORD your God brought it to me.

King James Bible

KJV

And Isaac said unto his son, How is it that thou hast found it so quickly, my son? And he said, Because the LORD thy God brought it to me.

American Standard Version

ASV

And Isaac said unto his son, How is it that thou hast found it so quickly, my son? And he said, Because Jehovah thy God sent me good speed.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

And Isaac said to his son: How couldst thou find it so quickly, my son?

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

And Isaac said to his son, How is it that thou hast found it so quickly, my son? And he said, Because Jehovah thy God put it in my way.

English Revised Version

ERV

And Isaac said unto his son, How is it that thou hast found it so quickly, my son? And he said, Because the LORD thy God sent me good speed.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

And Isaac said to his son, How is it that thou hast found it so quickly, my son? And he said, Because the LORD thy God brought it to me.

World English Bible

WEB

Isaac said to his son, |How is it that you have found it so quickly, my son?| He said, |Because Yahweh your God gave me success.|

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

And Isaac saith unto his son, 'What is this thou hast hasted to find, my son?' and he saith, 'That which Jehovah thy God hath caused to come before me.'

American King James Version

AKJV

And Isaac said to his son, How is it that you have found it so quickly, my son? And he said, Because the LORD your God brought it to me.