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Berean Standard Bible

“With him is only the arm of flesh, but with us is the LORD our God to help us and to fight our battles.” So the people were strengthened by the words of Hezekiah king of Judah.”

2 Chronicles 32:8

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King Hezekiah of Judah faces the vast Assyrian army of Sennacherib, who has already taken many fortified cities. Hezekiah prepares the city's defenses, then gathers his officers and speaks to encourage them.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

With him is only the arm of flesh, but with us is the LORD our God to help us and to fight our battles.” So the people were strengthened by the words of Hezekiah king of Judah.

World English Bible (WEB)

An arm of flesh is with him, but Yahweh our God is with us to help us and to fight our battles.” The people rested themselves on the words of Hezekiah king of Judah.

King James Version (KJV)

With him is an arm of flesh; but with us is the LORD our God to help us, and to fight our battles. And the people rested themselves upon the words of Hezekiah king of Judah.

American Standard Version (ASV)

with him is an arm of flesh; but with us is Jehovah our God to help us, and to fight our battles. And the people rested themselves upon the words of Hezekiah king of Judah.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

With him is an arm of flesh; but we have the Lord our God, helping us and fighting for us. And the people put their faith in what Hezekiah, king of Judah, said.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Con él es el brazo de carne, mas con nosotros Jehová nuestro Dios para ayudarnos, y pelear nuestras batallas. Y afirmóse el pueblo sobre las palabras de Ezechîas rey de Judá.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Él cuenta solamente con un poderoso brazo de carne, mientras que nosotros tenemos al Señor nuestro Dios, y será él quien pelee por nosotros». Esto los alentó grandemente.

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