Translation Comparison

Nahum 1:8

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

Quick Overview

The verse Nahum 1:8 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 Nahum 1:8 comparison across 9 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	But with an overrunning flood he will make an utter end of the place thereof, and darkness shall pursue his enemies.
American Standard VersionASV	But with an over-running flood he will make a full end of her place, and will pursue his enemies into darkness.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	But with a flood that passeth by, he will make an utter end of the place thereof: and darkness shall pursue his enemies.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	But with an overrunning flood he will make a full end of the place thereof, and darkness shall pursue his enemies.
English Revised VersionERV	But with an overrunning flood he will make a full end of the place thereof, and will pursue his enemies into darkness.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	But with an over-running flood he will make an utter end of the place thereof, and darkness shall pursue his enemies.
World English BibleWEB	But with an overflowing flood, he will make a full end of her place, and will pursue his enemies into darkness.
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	And with a flood passing over, An end He maketh of its place, And His enemies doth darkness pursue.
American King James VersionAKJV	But with an overrunning flood he will make an utter end of the place thereof, and darkness shall pursue his enemies.

King James Bible

KJV

But with an overrunning flood he will make an utter end of the place thereof, and darkness shall pursue his enemies.

American Standard Version

ASV

But with an over-running flood he will make a full end of her place, and will pursue his enemies into darkness.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

But with a flood that passeth by, he will make an utter end of the place thereof: and darkness shall pursue his enemies.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

But with an overrunning flood he will make a full end of the place thereof, and darkness shall pursue his enemies.

English Revised Version

ERV

But with an overrunning flood he will make a full end of the place thereof, and will pursue his enemies into darkness.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

But with an over-running flood he will make an utter end of the place thereof, and darkness shall pursue his enemies.

World English Bible

WEB

But with an overflowing flood, he will make a full end of her place, and will pursue his enemies into darkness.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

And with a flood passing over, An end He maketh of its place, And His enemies doth darkness pursue.

American King James Version

AKJV

But with an overrunning flood he will make an utter end of the place thereof, and darkness shall pursue his enemies.

King James Bible

KJV

But with an overrunning flood he will make an utter end of the place thereof, and darkness shall pursue his enemies.

American Standard Version

ASV

But with an over-running flood he will make a full end of her place, and will pursue his enemies into darkness.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

But with a flood that passeth by, he will make an utter end of the place thereof: and darkness shall pursue his enemies.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

But with an overrunning flood he will make a full end of the place thereof, and darkness shall pursue his enemies.

English Revised Version

ERV

But with an overrunning flood he will make a full end of the place thereof, and will pursue his enemies into darkness.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

But with an over-running flood he will make an utter end of the place thereof, and darkness shall pursue his enemies.

World English Bible

WEB

But with an overflowing flood, he will make a full end of her place, and will pursue his enemies into darkness.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

And with a flood passing over, An end He maketh of its place, And His enemies doth darkness pursue.

American King James Version

AKJV

But with an overrunning flood he will make an utter end of the place thereof, and darkness shall pursue his enemies.