Verse Comparison: Genesis 10:8
American Standard Version
And Cush begat Nimrod: he began to be a mighty one in the earth.
Amplified® Bible
Cush became the father of Nimrod; he was the first to be a mighty man on the earth.
Contemporary English Version
(SEE 10:6)
Darby English Version
And Cush begot Nimrod: he began to be mighty on the earth.
Good News Bible
Cush had a son named Nimrod, who became the world's first great conqueror.
King James Version
And Cush begat Nimrod: he began to be a mighty one in the earth.
New American Standard Bible
Now Cush became the father of Nimrod; he became a mighty one on the earth.
New International Version
Cush was the father of Nimrod, who grew to be a mighty warrior on the earth.
New King James Version
Cush begot Nimrod; he began to be a mighty one on the earth.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Now Cush became the father of Nimrod; he became a mighty one on the earth.
Revised Standard Version
Cush became the father of Nimrod; he was the first on earth to be a mighty man.
Young's Literal Translation
And Cush hath begotten Nimrod;
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