Translation Comparison

Genesis 9:26

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

Quick Overview

The verse Genesis 9:26 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 9:26 comparison across 9 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	And he said, Blessed be the LORD God of Shem; and Canaan shall be his servant.
American Standard VersionASV	And he said, Blessed be Jehovah, the God of Shem; And let Canaan be his servant.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	And he said: Blessed be the Lord God of Sem, be Chanaan his servant.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	And he said, Blessed be Jehovah, the God of Shem, And let Canaan be his bondman.
English Revised VersionERV	And he said, Blessed be the LORD, the God of Shem; And let Canaan be his servant.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	And he said, Blessed be the LORD God of Shem; and Canaan shall be his servant.
World English BibleWEB	He said, \|Blessed be Yahweh, the God of Shem. Let Canaan be his servant.
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	And he saith: 'Blessed of Jehovah my God is Shem, And Canaan is servant to him.
American King James VersionAKJV	And he said, Blessed be the LORD God of Shem; and Canaan shall be his servant.

King James Bible

KJV

And he said, Blessed be the LORD God of Shem; and Canaan shall be his servant.

American Standard Version

ASV

And he said, Blessed be Jehovah, the God of Shem; And let Canaan be his servant.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

And he said: Blessed be the Lord God of Sem, be Chanaan his servant.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

And he said, Blessed be Jehovah, the God of Shem, And let Canaan be his bondman.

English Revised Version

ERV

And he said, Blessed be the LORD, the God of Shem; And let Canaan be his servant.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

And he said, Blessed be the LORD God of Shem; and Canaan shall be his servant.

World English Bible

WEB

He said, |Blessed be Yahweh, the God of Shem. Let Canaan be his servant.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

And he saith: 'Blessed of Jehovah my God is Shem, And Canaan is servant to him.

American King James Version

AKJV

And he said, Blessed be the LORD God of Shem; and Canaan shall be his servant.

King James Bible

KJV

And he said, Blessed be the LORD God of Shem; and Canaan shall be his servant.

American Standard Version

ASV

And he said, Blessed be Jehovah, the God of Shem; And let Canaan be his servant.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

And he said: Blessed be the Lord God of Sem, be Chanaan his servant.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

And he said, Blessed be Jehovah, the God of Shem, And let Canaan be his bondman.

English Revised Version

ERV

And he said, Blessed be the LORD, the God of Shem; And let Canaan be his servant.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

And he said, Blessed be the LORD God of Shem; and Canaan shall be his servant.

World English Bible

WEB

He said, |Blessed be Yahweh, the God of Shem. Let Canaan be his servant.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

And he saith: 'Blessed of Jehovah my God is Shem, And Canaan is servant to him.

American King James Version

AKJV

And he said, Blessed be the LORD God of Shem; and Canaan shall be his servant.