Translation Comparison

Nahum 3:12

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

Quick Overview

The verse Nahum 3:12 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 3:12 comparison across 9 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	All thy strong holds shall be like fig trees with the firstripe figs: if they be shaken, they shall even fall into the mouth of the eater.
American Standard VersionASV	All thy fortresses shall be like fig-trees with the first-ripe figs: if they be shaken, they fall into the mouth of the eater.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	All thy strong holds shall be like fig trees with their green figs: if they be shaken, they shall fall into the mouth of the eater.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	All thy strongholds are like fig-trees with the first-ripe figs: if they be shaken, they even fall into the mouth of the eater.
English Revised VersionERV	All thy fortresses shall be like fig trees with the firstripe figs: if they be shaken, they fall into the mouth of the eater.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	All thy strong holds shall be like fig-trees with the first ripe figs: if they be shaken, they shall even fall into the mouth of the eater.
World English BibleWEB	All your fortresses will be like fig trees with the first-ripe figs: if they are shaken, they fall into the mouth of the eater.
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	All thy fortresses are fig-trees with first-fruits, If they are shaken, They have fallen into the mouth of the eater.
American King James VersionAKJV	All your strong holds shall be like fig trees with the first ripe figs: if they be shaken, they shall even fall into the mouth of the eater.

King James Bible

KJV

All thy strong holds shall be like fig trees with the firstripe figs: if they be shaken, they shall even fall into the mouth of the eater.

American Standard Version

ASV

All thy fortresses shall be like fig-trees with the first-ripe figs: if they be shaken, they fall into the mouth of the eater.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

All thy strong holds shall be like fig trees with their green figs: if they be shaken, they shall fall into the mouth of the eater.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

All thy strongholds are like fig-trees with the first-ripe figs: if they be shaken, they even fall into the mouth of the eater.

English Revised Version

ERV

All thy fortresses shall be like fig trees with the firstripe figs: if they be shaken, they fall into the mouth of the eater.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

All thy strong holds shall be like fig-trees with the first ripe figs: if they be shaken, they shall even fall into the mouth of the eater.

World English Bible

WEB

All your fortresses will be like fig trees with the first-ripe figs: if they are shaken, they fall into the mouth of the eater.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

All thy fortresses are fig-trees with first-fruits, If they are shaken, They have fallen into the mouth of the eater.

American King James Version

AKJV

All your strong holds shall be like fig trees with the first ripe figs: if they be shaken, they shall even fall into the mouth of the eater.