Translation Comparison

Nahum 3:14

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

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The verse Nahum 3:14 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 3:14 comparison across 9 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	Draw thee waters for the siege, fortify thy strong holds: go into clay, and tread the morter, make strong the brickkiln.
American Standard VersionASV	Draw thee water for the siege; strengthen thy fortresses; go into the clay, and tread the mortar; make strong the brickkiln.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	Draw thee water for the siege, build up thy bulwarks: go into the clay, and tread, work it and make brick.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	Draw thee water for the siege, strengthen thy fortresses; go into the clay, and tread the mortar, make strong the brick-kiln.
English Revised VersionERV	Draw thee water for the siege, strengthen thy fortresses: go into the clay, and tread the mortar, make strong the brickkiln.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	Draw thee waters for the siege, fortify thy strong holds: go into clay, and tread the mortar, make strong the brick-kiln.
World English BibleWEB	Draw water for the siege. Strengthen your fortresses. Go into the clay, and tread the mortar. Make the brick kiln strong.
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	Waters of a siege draw for thyself, Strengthen thy fortresses, Enter into mire, and tread on clay, Make strong a brick-kiln.
American King James VersionAKJV	Draw you waters for the siege, fortify your strong holds: go into clay, and tread the mortar, make strong the brick kiln.

King James Bible

KJV

Draw thee waters for the siege, fortify thy strong holds: go into clay, and tread the morter, make strong the brickkiln.

American Standard Version

ASV

Draw thee water for the siege; strengthen thy fortresses; go into the clay, and tread the mortar; make strong the brickkiln.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

Draw thee water for the siege, build up thy bulwarks: go into the clay, and tread, work it and make brick.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

Draw thee water for the siege, strengthen thy fortresses; go into the clay, and tread the mortar, make strong the brick-kiln.

English Revised Version

ERV

Draw thee water for the siege, strengthen thy fortresses: go into the clay, and tread the mortar, make strong the brickkiln.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

Draw thee waters for the siege, fortify thy strong holds: go into clay, and tread the mortar, make strong the brick-kiln.

World English Bible

WEB

Draw water for the siege. Strengthen your fortresses. Go into the clay, and tread the mortar. Make the brick kiln strong.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

Waters of a siege draw for thyself, Strengthen thy fortresses, Enter into mire, and tread on clay, Make strong a brick-kiln.

American King James Version

AKJV

Draw you waters for the siege, fortify your strong holds: go into clay, and tread the mortar, make strong the brick kiln.