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Berean Standard Bible

““Throw it on the ground,” said the LORD. So Moses threw it on the ground, and it became a snake, and he ran from it.”

Exodus 4:3

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Study note

Moses objects that the people may not believe God has appeared to him, so God gives him three signs. The first begins with a question about what Moses holds in his hand: a shepherd's staff.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

“Throw it on the ground,” said the LORD. So Moses threw it on the ground, and it became a snake, and he ran from it.

World English Bible (WEB)

He said, “Throw it on the ground.” He threw it on the ground, and it became a snake; and Moses ran away from it.

King James Version (KJV)

And he said, Cast it on the ground. And he cast it on the ground, and it became a serpent; and Moses fled from before it.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And he said, Cast in on the ground. And he cast it on the ground, and it became a serpent; and Moses fled from before it.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And he said, Put it down on the earth. And he put it down on the earth and it became a snake; and Moses went running from it.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y él le dijo: Échala en tierra. Y él la echó en tierra, y tornóse una culebra: y Moisés huía de ella.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

―Tírala al suelo —le ordenó el Señor. Cuando la arrojó, la vara se convirtió en una serpiente, y Moisés retrocedió al verla.

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