King James Bible
KJVNeither shalt thou take a wife to her sister, to vex her, to uncover her nakedness, beside the other in her life time.
Translation Comparison
Leviticus 18:18
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Quick Overview
The verse Leviticus 18:18 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.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | Neither shalt thou take a wife to her sister, to vex her, to uncover her nakedness, beside the other in her life time. | |
American Standard VersionASV | And thou shalt not take a wife to her sister, to be a rival to her , to uncover her nakedness, besides the other in her life-time. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | Thou shalt not take thy wife's sister for a harlot, to rival her, neither shalt thou discover her nakedness, while she is yet living. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | And thou shalt not take a wife to her sister, to vex her, to uncover her nakedness beside her, during her life. | |
English Revised VersionERV | And thou shalt not take a woman to her sister, to be a rival to her, to uncover her nakedness, beside the other in her life time. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | Neither shalt thou take a wife to her sister, to vex her, to uncover her nakedness besides the other in her life-time. | |
World English BibleWEB | |'You shall not take a wife to her sister, to be a rival, to uncover her nakedness, while her sister is yet alive. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | 'And a woman unto another thou dost not take, to be an adversary, to uncover her nakedness beside her, in her life. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | Neither shall you take a wife to her sister, to vex her, to uncover her nakedness, beside the other in her life time. |
American Standard Version
ASVAnd thou shalt not take a wife to her sister, to be a rival to her , to uncover her nakedness, besides the other in her life-time.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBThou shalt not take thy wife's sister for a harlot, to rival her, neither shalt thou discover her nakedness, while she is yet living.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTAnd thou shalt not take a wife to her sister, to vex her, to uncover her nakedness beside her, during her life.
English Revised Version
ERVAnd thou shalt not take a woman to her sister, to be a rival to her, to uncover her nakedness, beside the other in her life time.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTNeither shalt thou take a wife to her sister, to vex her, to uncover her nakedness besides the other in her life-time.
World English Bible
WEB|'You shall not take a wife to her sister, to be a rival, to uncover her nakedness, while her sister is yet alive.
Young's Literal Translation
YLT'And a woman unto another thou dost not take, to be an adversary, to uncover her nakedness beside her, in her life.
American King James Version
AKJVNeither shall you take a wife to her sister, to vex her, to uncover her nakedness, beside the other in her life time.
King James Bible
KJVNeither shalt thou take a wife to her sister, to vex her, to uncover her nakedness, beside the other in her life time.
American Standard Version
ASVAnd thou shalt not take a wife to her sister, to be a rival to her , to uncover her nakedness, besides the other in her life-time.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBThou shalt not take thy wife's sister for a harlot, to rival her, neither shalt thou discover her nakedness, while she is yet living.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTAnd thou shalt not take a wife to her sister, to vex her, to uncover her nakedness beside her, during her life.
English Revised Version
ERVAnd thou shalt not take a woman to her sister, to be a rival to her, to uncover her nakedness, beside the other in her life time.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTNeither shalt thou take a wife to her sister, to vex her, to uncover her nakedness besides the other in her life-time.
World English Bible
WEB|'You shall not take a wife to her sister, to be a rival, to uncover her nakedness, while her sister is yet alive.
Young's Literal Translation
YLT'And a woman unto another thou dost not take, to be an adversary, to uncover her nakedness beside her, in her life.
American King James Version
AKJVNeither shall you take a wife to her sister, to vex her, to uncover her nakedness, beside the other in her life time.