Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
that the sons of God saw that the daughters of men were
King James Version
That the sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were fair; and they took them wives of all which they chose.
Holman Bible
the sons of God
International Standard Version
some divine beings noticed how attractive human women were, so they took wives for themselves from a selection that pleased them.
A Conservative Version
that the sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were fair. And they took to them wives of all that they chose.
American Standard Version
that the sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were fair; and they took them wives of all that they chose.
Amplified
that the
Bible in Basic English
The sons of God saw that the daughters of men were fair; and they took wives for themselves from those who were pleasing to them.
Darby Translation
that the sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were fair, and took themselves wives of all that they chose.
Julia Smith Translation
And the sons of God will see the daughters of Adam that they are good, and they will take to them wives of all which they chose.
King James 2000
That the sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were fair; and they took them wives of all which they chose.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Then the sons of God saw the daughters of humankind, that they [were] beautiful. And they took for themselves wives from all that they chose.
Modern King James verseion
the sons of God saw the daughters of men, that they were good. And they took wives for themselves from all whom they chose.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
the sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were fair, and took unto them wives, which they best liked among them all.
NET Bible
the sons of God saw that the daughters of humankind were beautiful. Thus they took wives for themselves from any they chose.
New Heart English Bible
that God's sons saw that men's daughters were beautiful, and they took for themselves wives of all that they chose.
The Emphasized Bible
that the sons of God saw the daughters of men! that they were, fair, - so they took to themselves wives of whomsoever they chose,
Webster
That the sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were fair; and they took them wives of all whom they chose.
World English Bible
that God's sons saw that men's daughters were beautiful, and they took for themselves wives of all that they chose.
Youngs Literal Translation
and sons of God see the daughters of men that they are fair, and they take to themselves women of all whom they have chosen.
Interlinear
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Genesis 6:2
Verse Info
Context Readings
Prelude To The Flood
1
Now it came about, when men began to multiply on the face of the land, and daughters were born to them,
2 that the sons of God saw that the daughters of men were
Phrases
Names
Cross References
Genesis 4:26
To Seth, to him also
Genesis 27:46
Rebekah said to Isaac, “I am tired of
Genesis 39:6-7
So he left everything he owned in Joseph’s
Exodus 4:22-23
Then you shall say to Pharaoh, ‘Thus says the Lord, “
Exodus 34:16
and
Deuteronomy 7:3-4
Furthermore,
Deuteronomy 14:1
“You are
Joshua 23:12-13
For if you ever go back and
2 Samuel 11:2
Now when evening came David arose from his bed and walked around on
Ezra 9:1-2
Now when these things had been completed, the princes approached me, saying, “The people of Israel and the priests and the Levites have not
Ezra 9:12
So now do not
Nehemiah 13:24-27
As for their children, half spoke in the language of Ashdod, and none of them was able to speak the language of Judah, but
Job 31:1
How then could I gaze at a virgin?
Psalm 82:6-7
And all of you are
Isaiah 63:16
And Israel does not recognize us.
You, O Lord, are our Father,
Our
Malachi 2:11
Judah has dealt
Malachi 2:15
John 8:41-42
Romans 9:7-8
nor are they all children
1 Corinthians 7:39
2 Corinthians 6:14-16
2 Corinthians 6:18
And you shall be
Says the Lord Almighty.
2 Peter 2:14
having eyes full of adultery that never cease from sin,
1 John 2:16
For all that is in the world,
Genesis 3:6
Genesis 24:3
and I will make you swear by the Lord,