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Berean Standard Bible

“But I know that the king of Egypt will not allow you to go unless a mighty hand compels him.”

Exodus 3:19

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Study note

At the burning bush, God commissions Moses to lead Israel out of Egypt and prepares him for what he will meet. Moses is about to learn that the king will not simply agree.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

But I know that the king of Egypt will not allow you to go unless a mighty hand compels him.

World English Bible (WEB)

I know that the king of Egypt won’t give you permission to go, no, not by a mighty hand.

King James Version (KJV)

And I am sure that the king of Egypt will not let you go, no, not by a mighty hand.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And I know that the king of Egypt will not give you leave to go, no, not by a mighty hand.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And I am certain that the king of Egypt will not let you go without being forced.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Mas yo sé que el rey de Egipto no os dejará ir sino por mano fuerte.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Pero yo sé que el faraón no les dará permiso, a menos que se haga sobre él mucha presión.

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