Translation Comparison

Hebrews 5:14

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The verse Hebrews 5:14 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 Hebrews 5:14 comparison across 10 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.
American Standard VersionASV	But solid food is for fullgrown men, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern good and evil.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	But strong meat is for the perfect; for them who by custom have their senses exercised to the discerning of good and evil.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	but solid food belongs to full-grown men, who, on account of habit, have their senses exercised for distinguishing both good and evil.
English Revised VersionERV	But solid food is for fullgrown men, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern good and evil.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	But strong food belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.
World English BibleWEB	But solid food is for those who are full grown, who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern good and evil.
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	and of perfect men is the strong food, who because of the use are having the senses exercised, unto the discernment both of good and of evil.
American King James VersionAKJV	But strong meat belongs to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.
Weymouth New TestamentWNT	Such persons are mere babes. But solid food is for adults--that is, for those who through constant practice have their spiritual faculties carefully trained to distinguish good from evil.

King James Bible

KJV

But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.

American Standard Version

ASV

But solid food is for fullgrown men, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern good and evil.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

But strong meat is for the perfect; for them who by custom have their senses exercised to the discerning of good and evil.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

but solid food belongs to full-grown men, who, on account of habit, have their senses exercised for distinguishing both good and evil.

English Revised Version

ERV

But solid food is for fullgrown men, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern good and evil.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

But strong food belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.

World English Bible

WEB

But solid food is for those who are full grown, who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern good and evil.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

and of perfect men is the strong food, who because of the use are having the senses exercised, unto the discernment both of good and of evil.

American King James Version

AKJV

But strong meat belongs to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.

Weymouth New Testament

WNT

Such persons are mere babes. But solid food is for adults--that is, for those who through constant practice have their spiritual faculties carefully trained to distinguish good from evil.

King James Bible

KJV

But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.

American Standard Version

ASV

But solid food is for fullgrown men, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern good and evil.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

But strong meat is for the perfect; for them who by custom have their senses exercised to the discerning of good and evil.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

but solid food belongs to full-grown men, who, on account of habit, have their senses exercised for distinguishing both good and evil.

English Revised Version

ERV

But solid food is for fullgrown men, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern good and evil.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

But strong food belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.

World English Bible

WEB

But solid food is for those who are full grown, who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern good and evil.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

and of perfect men is the strong food, who because of the use are having the senses exercised, unto the discernment both of good and of evil.

American King James Version

AKJV

But strong meat belongs to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.

Weymouth New Testament

WNT

Such persons are mere babes. But solid food is for adults--that is, for those who through constant practice have their spiritual faculties carefully trained to distinguish good from evil.