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Berean Standard Bible

“For when Pharaoh’s horses, chariots, and horsemen went into the sea, the LORD brought the waters of the sea back over them. But the Israelites walked through the sea on dry ground.”

Exodus 15:19

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Israel has just crossed the Red Sea on dry ground and watched the Egyptian army be overwhelmed. Moses and the people sing a great song of victory, and this verse gives a short summary of what had happened.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

For when Pharaoh’s horses, chariots, and horsemen went into the sea, the LORD brought the waters of the sea back over them. But the Israelites walked through the sea on dry ground.

World English Bible (WEB)

For the horses of Pharaoh went in with his chariots and with his horsemen into the sea, and Yahweh brought back the waters of the sea on them; but the children of Israel walked on dry land in the middle of the sea.

King James Version (KJV)

For the horse of Pharaoh went in with his chariots and with his horsemen into the sea, and the LORD brought again the waters of the sea upon them; but the children of Israel went on dry land in the midst of the sea.

American Standard Version (ASV)

For the horses of Pharaoh went in with his chariots and with his horsemen into the sea, and Jehovah brought back the waters of the sea upon them; but the children of Israel walked on dry land in the midst of the sea.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For the horses of Pharaoh, with his war-carriages and his horsemen, went into the sea, and the Lord sent the waters of the sea back over them; but the children of Israel went through the sea on dry land.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Porque Faraón entró cabalgando con sus carros y su gente de á caballo en la mar, y Jehová volvió á traer las aguas de la mar sobre ellos; mas los hijos de Israel fueron en seco por medio de la mar.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

La caballería del faraón, sus jinetes y sus carros trataron de seguir a Israel a través del mar, pero el Señor hizo que las aguas del mar cayeran sobre ellos, mientras que el pueblo de Israel pasó en seco.

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