Translation Comparison

Hebrews 11:21

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

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The verse Hebrews 11:21 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 Hebrews 11:21 comparison across 10 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	By faith Jacob, when he was a dying, blessed both the sons of Joseph; and worshipped, leaning upon the top of his staff.
American Standard VersionASV	By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph; and worshipped, leaning upon the top of his staff.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	By faith Jacob dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph, and adored the top of his rod.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	By faith Jacob when dying blessed each of the sons of Joseph, and worshipped on the top of his staff.
English Revised VersionERV	By faith Jacob, when he was a dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph; and worshipped, leaning upon the top of his staff.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed both the sons of Joseph; and worshiped, leaning upon the top of his staff.
World English BibleWEB	By faith, Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph, and worshiped, leaning on the top of his staff.
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	by faith Jacob dying — each of the sons of Joseph did bless, and did bow down upon the top of his staff;
American King James VersionAKJV	By faith Jacob, when he was a dying, blessed both the sons of Joseph; and worshipped, leaning on the top of his staff.
Weymouth New TestamentWNT	Through faith Jacob, when dying, blessed each of Joseph's sons, and, leaning on the top of his staff, worshipped God.

King James Bible

KJV

By faith Jacob, when he was a dying, blessed both the sons of Joseph; and worshipped, leaning upon the top of his staff.

American Standard Version

ASV

By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph; and worshipped, leaning upon the top of his staff.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

By faith Jacob dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph, and adored the top of his rod.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

By faith Jacob when dying blessed each of the sons of Joseph, and worshipped on the top of his staff.

English Revised Version

ERV

By faith Jacob, when he was a dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph; and worshipped, leaning upon the top of his staff.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed both the sons of Joseph; and worshiped, leaning upon the top of his staff.

World English Bible

WEB

By faith, Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph, and worshiped, leaning on the top of his staff.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

by faith Jacob dying — each of the sons of Joseph did bless, and did bow down upon the top of his staff;

American King James Version

AKJV

By faith Jacob, when he was a dying, blessed both the sons of Joseph; and worshipped, leaning on the top of his staff.

Weymouth New Testament

WNT

Through faith Jacob, when dying, blessed each of Joseph's sons, and, leaning on the top of his staff, worshipped God.