Translation Comparison

Isaiah 8:1

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

Quick Overview

The verse Isaiah 8:1 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 Isaiah 8:1 comparison across 9 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	Moreover the LORD said unto me, Take thee a great roll, and write in it with a man's pen concerning Mahershalalhashbaz.
American Standard VersionASV	And Jehovah said unto me, Take thee a great tablet, and write upon it with the pen of a man, For Maher-shalal-hash-baz;
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	AND the Lord said to me: Take thee a great book, and write in it with a man's pen. Take sway the spoils with speed, quickly take the prey.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	And Jehovah said to me, Take thee a great tablet, and write thereon with a man's style, concerning Maher-shalal-hash-baz.
English Revised VersionERV	And the LORD said unto me, Take thee a great tablet, and write upon it with the pen of a man, For Maher-shalal-hash-baz;
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	Moreover, the LORD said to me, Take thee a great roll, and write in it with a man's pen concerning Maher-shalal-hash-baz.
World English BibleWEB	Yahweh said to me, \|Take a large tablet, and write on it with a man's pen, 'For Maher Shalal Hash Baz;'
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	And Jehovah saith unto me, 'Take to thee a great tablet, and write upon it with a graving tool of man, To haste spoil, enjoy prey.'
American King James VersionAKJV	Moreover the LORD said to me, Take you a great roll, and write in it with a man's pen concerning Mahershalalhashbaz.

King James Bible

KJV

Moreover the LORD said unto me, Take thee a great roll, and write in it with a man's pen concerning Mahershalalhashbaz.

American Standard Version

ASV

And Jehovah said unto me, Take thee a great tablet, and write upon it with the pen of a man, For Maher-shalal-hash-baz;

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

AND the Lord said to me: Take thee a great book, and write in it with a man's pen. Take sway the spoils with speed, quickly take the prey.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

And Jehovah said to me, Take thee a great tablet, and write thereon with a man's style, concerning Maher-shalal-hash-baz.

English Revised Version

ERV

And the LORD said unto me, Take thee a great tablet, and write upon it with the pen of a man, For Maher-shalal-hash-baz;

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

Moreover, the LORD said to me, Take thee a great roll, and write in it with a man's pen concerning Maher-shalal-hash-baz.

World English Bible

WEB

Yahweh said to me, |Take a large tablet, and write on it with a man's pen, 'For Maher Shalal Hash Baz;'

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

And Jehovah saith unto me, 'Take to thee a great tablet, and write upon it with a graving tool of man, To haste spoil, enjoy prey.'

American King James Version

AKJV

Moreover the LORD said to me, Take you a great roll, and write in it with a man's pen concerning Mahershalalhashbaz.