Translation Comparison

Genesis 34:14

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The verse Genesis 34:14 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 34:14 comparison across 9 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	And they said unto them, We cannot do this thing, to give our sister to one that is uncircumcised; for that were a reproach unto us:
American Standard VersionASV	and said unto them, We cannot do this thing, to give our sister to one that is uncircumcised; for that were a reproach unto us.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	We cannot do what you demand, nor give our sister to one that is uncircumcised, which with us is unlawful and abominable.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	and said to them, We cannot do this, to give our sister to one that is uncircumcised; for that were a reproach to us.
English Revised VersionERV	and said unto them, We cannot do this thing, to give our sister to one that is uncircumcised; for that were a reproach unto us:
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	And they said to them, We cannot do this thing, to give our sister to one that is uncircumcised: for that would be a reproach to us:
World English BibleWEB	and said to them, \|We can't do this thing, to give our sister to one who is uncircumcised; for that is a reproach to us.
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	and say unto them, 'We are not able to do this thing, to give our sister to one who hath a foreskin: for it is a reproach to us.
American King James VersionAKJV	And they said to them, We cannot do this thing, to give our sister to one that is uncircumcised; for that were a reproach to us:

King James Bible

KJV

And they said unto them, We cannot do this thing, to give our sister to one that is uncircumcised; for that were a reproach unto us:

American Standard Version

ASV

and said unto them, We cannot do this thing, to give our sister to one that is uncircumcised; for that were a reproach unto us.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

We cannot do what you demand, nor give our sister to one that is uncircumcised, which with us is unlawful and abominable.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

and said to them, We cannot do this, to give our sister to one that is uncircumcised; for that were a reproach to us.

English Revised Version

ERV

and said unto them, We cannot do this thing, to give our sister to one that is uncircumcised; for that were a reproach unto us:

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

And they said to them, We cannot do this thing, to give our sister to one that is uncircumcised: for that would be a reproach to us:

World English Bible

WEB

and said to them, |We can't do this thing, to give our sister to one who is uncircumcised; for that is a reproach to us.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

and say unto them, 'We are not able to do this thing, to give our sister to one who hath a foreskin: for it is a reproach to us.

American King James Version

AKJV

And they said to them, We cannot do this thing, to give our sister to one that is uncircumcised; for that were a reproach to us: