Translation Comparison

Genesis 37:16

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

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The verse Genesis 37:16 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 37:16 comparison across 9 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	And he said, I seek my brethren: tell me, I pray thee, where they feed their flocks.
American Standard VersionASV	And he said, I am seeking my brethren: tell me, I pray thee, where they are feeding the flock .
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	But he answered: I seek my brethren; tell me where they feed the docks.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	And he said, I am seeking my brethren: tell me, I pray thee, where they feed their flocks.
English Revised VersionERV	And he said, I seek my brethren: tell me, I pray thee, where they are feeding the flock.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	And he said, I seek my brethren: tell me, I pray thee, where they feed their flocks.
World English BibleWEB	He said, \|I am looking for my brothers. Tell me, please, where they are feeding the flock.\|
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	and he saith, 'My brethren I am seeking, declare to me, I pray thee, where they are feeding?'
American King James VersionAKJV	And he said, I seek my brothers: tell me, I pray you, where they feed their flocks.

King James Bible

KJV

And he said, I seek my brethren: tell me, I pray thee, where they feed their flocks.

American Standard Version

ASV

And he said, I am seeking my brethren: tell me, I pray thee, where they are feeding the flock .

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

But he answered: I seek my brethren; tell me where they feed the docks.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

And he said, I am seeking my brethren: tell me, I pray thee, where they feed their flocks.

English Revised Version

ERV

And he said, I seek my brethren: tell me, I pray thee, where they are feeding the flock.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

And he said, I seek my brethren: tell me, I pray thee, where they feed their flocks.

World English Bible

WEB

He said, |I am looking for my brothers. Tell me, please, where they are feeding the flock.|

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

and he saith, 'My brethren I am seeking, declare to me, I pray thee, where they are feeding?'

American King James Version

AKJV

And he said, I seek my brothers: tell me, I pray you, where they feed their flocks.