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Berean Standard Bible

“The LORD said, “I have indeed seen the affliction of My people in Egypt. I have heard them crying out because of their oppressors, and I am aware of their sufferings.”

Exodus 3:7

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At the burning bush, Moses is about to receive the assignment of a lifetime. Before God gives any command, he first tells Moses what he already knows about the people.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

The LORD said, “I have indeed seen the affliction of My people in Egypt. I have heard them crying out because of their oppressors, and I am aware of their sufferings.

World English Bible (WEB)

Yahweh said, “I have surely seen the affliction of my people who are in Egypt, and have heard their cry because of their taskmasters, for I know their sorrows.

King James Version (KJV)

And the LORD said, I have surely seen the affliction of my people which are in Egypt, and have heard their cry by reason of their taskmasters; for I know their sorrows;

American Standard Version (ASV)

And Jehovah said, I have surely seen the affliction of my people that are in Egypt, and have heard their cry by reason of their taskmasters; for I know their sorrows;

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And God said, Truly, I have seen the grief of my people in Egypt, and their cry because of their cruel masters has come to my ears; for I have knowledge of their sorrows;

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y dijo Jehová: Bien he visto la aflicción de mi pueblo que está en Egipto, y he oído su clamor á causa de sus exactores; pues tengo conocidas sus angustias:

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

―He visto los profundos sufrimientos de mi pueblo en Egipto —le dijo el Señor—, y he oído sus oraciones en que piden liberación de sus duros capataces.

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