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Berean Standard Bible

“As Pharaoh approached, the Israelites looked up and saw the Egyptians marching after them, and they were terrified and cried out to the LORD.”

Exodus 14:10

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Israel has left Egypt but is now trapped: the sea is ahead and Pharaoh's army is coming behind them. The people see the chariots approaching.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

As Pharaoh approached, the Israelites looked up and saw the Egyptians marching after them, and they were terrified and cried out to the LORD.

World English Bible (WEB)

When Pharaoh came near, the children of Israel lifted up their eyes, and behold, the Egyptians were marching after them; and they were very afraid. The children of Israel cried out to Yahweh.

King James Version (KJV)

And when Pharaoh drew nigh, the children of Israel lifted up their eyes, and, behold, the Egyptians marched after them; and they were sore afraid: and the children of Israel cried out unto the LORD.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And when Pharaoh drew nigh, the children of Israel lifted up their eyes, and, behold, the Egyptians were marching after them; and they were sore afraid: and the children of Israel cried out unto Jehovah.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And when Pharaoh came near, the children of Israel, lifting up their eyes, saw the Egyptians coming after them, and were full of fear; and their cry went up to God.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y cuando Faraón se hubo acercado, los hijos de Israel alzaron sus ojos, y he aquí los Egipcios que venían tras ellos; por lo que temieron en gran manera, y clamaron los hijos de Israel á Jehová.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Cuando los israelitas vieron que a lo lejos venía el ejército egipcio en su persecución, tuvieron mucho miedo, y clamaron al Señor en busca de ayuda.

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