Genesis 10:9
▸ Hear this chapter, lit word by wordHe was a mighty hunter before the LORD: wherefore it is said, Even as Nimrod the mighty hunter before the LORD.
— Genesis 10:9, King James Version
In other translations
World English Bible (WEB)
He was a mighty hunter before Yahweh. Therefore it is said, "Like Nimrod, a mighty hunter before Yahweh."
American Standard Version (ASV)
He was a mighty hunter before Jehovah: wherefore it is said, Like Nimrod a mighty hunter before Jehovah.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
he hath begun to be a hero in the land; he hath been a hero in hunting before Jehovah; therefore it is said, 'As Nimrod the hero <FI>in<Fi> hunting before Jehovah.'