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Berean Standard Bible

“And unto Me you shall be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words that you are to speak to the Israelites.””

Exodus 19:6

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Three months after leaving Egypt, Israel camps at the foot of Mount Sinai. Before giving the law, God speaks through Moses and reminds the people of what he has done for them.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

And unto Me you shall be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words that you are to speak to the Israelites.”

World English Bible (WEB)

and you shall be to me a kingdom of priests, and a holy nation.’ These are the words which you shall speak to the children of Israel.”

King James Version (KJV)

And ye shall be unto me a kingdom of priests, and an holy nation. These are the words which thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel.

American Standard Version (ASV)

and ye shall be unto me a kingdom of priests, and a holy nation. These are the words which thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And you will be a kingdom of priests to me, and a holy nation. These are the words which you are to say to the children of Israel.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y vosotros seréis mi reino de sacerdotes, y gente santa. Estas son las palabras que dirás á los hijos de Israel.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Y serán un reino de sacerdotes y gente santa”».

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