Translation Comparison

Genesis 3:5

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

Quick Overview

The verse Genesis 3:5 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 3:5 comparison across 9 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	For God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil.
American Standard VersionASV	for God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as God, knowing good and evil.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	For God doth know that in what day soever you shall eat thereof, your eyes shall be opened: and you shall be as Gods, knowing good and evil.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	but God knows that in the day ye eat of it, your eyes will be opened, and ye will be as God, knowing good and evil.
English Revised VersionERV	for God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as God, knowing good and evil.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	For God doth know, that in the day ye eat of it, then your eyes shall be opened: and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil.
World English BibleWEB	for God knows that in the day you eat it, your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.\|
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	for God doth know that in the day of your eating of it — your eyes have been opened, and ye have been as God, knowing good and evil.'
American King James VersionAKJV	For God does know that in the day you eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and you shall be as gods, knowing good and evil.

King James Bible

KJV

For God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil.

American Standard Version

ASV

for God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as God, knowing good and evil.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

For God doth know that in what day soever you shall eat thereof, your eyes shall be opened: and you shall be as Gods, knowing good and evil.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

but God knows that in the day ye eat of it, your eyes will be opened, and ye will be as God, knowing good and evil.

English Revised Version

ERV

for God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as God, knowing good and evil.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

For God doth know, that in the day ye eat of it, then your eyes shall be opened: and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil.

World English Bible

WEB

for God knows that in the day you eat it, your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.|

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

for God doth know that in the day of your eating of it — your eyes have been opened, and ye have been as God, knowing good and evil.'

American King James Version

AKJV

For God does know that in the day you eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and you shall be as gods, knowing good and evil.

King James Bible

KJV

For God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil.

American Standard Version

ASV

for God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as God, knowing good and evil.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

For God doth know that in what day soever you shall eat thereof, your eyes shall be opened: and you shall be as Gods, knowing good and evil.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

but God knows that in the day ye eat of it, your eyes will be opened, and ye will be as God, knowing good and evil.

English Revised Version

ERV

for God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as God, knowing good and evil.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

For God doth know, that in the day ye eat of it, then your eyes shall be opened: and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil.

World English Bible

WEB

for God knows that in the day you eat it, your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.|

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

for God doth know that in the day of your eating of it — your eyes have been opened, and ye have been as God, knowing good and evil.'

American King James Version

AKJV

For God does know that in the day you eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and you shall be as gods, knowing good and evil.