King James Bible
KJVAnd the rain was upon the earth forty days and forty nights.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Genesis 7:12 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.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | And the rain was upon the earth forty days and forty nights. | |
American Standard VersionASV | And the rain was upon the earth forty days and forty nights. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | And the rain fell upon the earth forty days and forty nights. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | And the pour of rain was on the earth forty days and forty nights. | |
English Revised VersionERV | And the rain was upon the earth forty days and forty nights. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | And the rain was upon the earth forty days and forty nights. | |
World English BibleWEB | The rain was on the earth forty days and forty nights. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | and the shower is on the earth forty days and forty nights. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | And the rain was on the earth forty days and forty nights. |