Translation Comparison

Joshua 5:2

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The verse Joshua 5:2 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 Joshua 5:2 comparison across 9 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	At that time the LORD said unto Joshua, Make thee sharp knives, and circumcise again the children of Israel the second time.
American Standard VersionASV	At that time Jehovah said unto Joshua, Make thee knives of flint, and circumcise again the children of Israel the second time.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	At that time the Lord said to Josue: Make thee knives of stone, and circumcise the second time the children of Israel.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	At that time Jehovah said to Joshua, Make thee stone-knives, and circumcise again the children of Israel the second time.
English Revised VersionERV	At that time the LORD said unto Joshua, Make thee knives of flint, and circumcise again the children of Israel the second time.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	At that time the LORD said to Joshua, Make thee sharp knives, and circumcise again the children of Israel the second time.
World English BibleWEB	At that time, Yahweh said to Joshua, \|Make flint knives, and circumcise again the children of Israel the second time.\|
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	At that time said Jehovah unto Joshua, 'Make for thee knives of flint, and turn back, circumcise the sons of Israel a second time;'
American King James VersionAKJV	At that time the LORD said to Joshua, Make you sharp knives, and circumcise again the children of Israel the second time.

King James Bible

KJV

At that time the LORD said unto Joshua, Make thee sharp knives, and circumcise again the children of Israel the second time.

American Standard Version

ASV

At that time Jehovah said unto Joshua, Make thee knives of flint, and circumcise again the children of Israel the second time.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

At that time the Lord said to Josue: Make thee knives of stone, and circumcise the second time the children of Israel.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

At that time Jehovah said to Joshua, Make thee stone-knives, and circumcise again the children of Israel the second time.

English Revised Version

ERV

At that time the LORD said unto Joshua, Make thee knives of flint, and circumcise again the children of Israel the second time.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

At that time the LORD said to Joshua, Make thee sharp knives, and circumcise again the children of Israel the second time.

World English Bible

WEB

At that time, Yahweh said to Joshua, |Make flint knives, and circumcise again the children of Israel the second time.|

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

At that time said Jehovah unto Joshua, 'Make for thee knives of flint, and turn back, circumcise the sons of Israel a second time;'

American King James Version

AKJV

At that time the LORD said to Joshua, Make you sharp knives, and circumcise again the children of Israel the second time.