Berean Standard Bible

“But among all the Israelites, not even a dog will snarl at man or beast.’ Then you will know that the LORD makes a distinction between Egypt and Israel.”

Exodus 11:7

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This is the announcement of the tenth and final plague, the death of Egypt's firstborn, delivered before it happens. Moses has just warned Pharaoh of a great cry throughout Egypt at midnight.

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Exodus 8:22But on that day I will give special treatment to the land of Goshen, where My people live; no swarms of flies will be found there. In this way you will know that I, the LORD, am in the land.
Exodus 9:4But the LORD will make a distinction between the livestock of Israel and the livestock of Egypt, so that no animal belonging to the Israelites will die.’”
Exodus 12:12On that night I will pass through the land of Egypt and strike down every firstborn male, both man and beast, and I will execute judgment against all the gods of Egypt. I am the LORD.
Malachi 3:18So you will again distinguish between the righteous and the wicked, between those who serve God and those who do not.”

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

But among all the Israelites, not even a dog will snarl at man or beast.’ Then you will know that the LORD makes a distinction between Egypt and Israel.

World English Bible (WEB)

But against any of the children of Israel a dog won’t even bark or move its tongue, against man or animal; that you may know that Yahweh makes a distinction between the Egyptians and Israel.

King James Version (KJV)

But against any of the children of Israel shall not a dog move his tongue, against man or beast: that ye may know how that the LORD doth put a difference between the Egyptians and Israel.

American Standard Version (ASV)

But against any of the children of Israel shall not a dog move his tongue, against man or beast: that ye may know how that Jehovah doth make a distinction between the Egyptians and Israel.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But against the children of Israel, man or beast, not so much as the tongue of a dog will be moved: so that you may see how the Lord makes a division between Israel and the Egyptians.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Mas entre todos los hijos de Israel, desde el hombre hasta la bestia, ni un perro moverá su lengua: para que sepáis que hará diferencia Jehová entre los Egipcios y los Israelitas.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Pero ni siquiera un perro gemirá por la muerte de uno de los nuestros, pues ni personas ni animales morirán entre el pueblo de Israel. Así sabrán ustedes que el Señor hace distinción entre egipcios e israelitas.

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Exodus 11:7

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