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Berean Standard Bible

““This is the finger of God,” the magicians said to Pharaoh. But Pharaoh’s heart was hardened, and he would not listen to them, just as the LORD had said.”

Exodus 8:19

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Egypt has suffered plagues of blood, frogs and gnats. When the gnats appear, Pharaoh's magicians, who had matched earlier signs, are unable to copy them.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

“This is the finger of God,” the magicians said to Pharaoh. But Pharaoh’s heart was hardened, and he would not listen to them, just as the LORD had said.

World English Bible (WEB)

Then the magicians said to Pharaoh, “This is God’s finger:” and Pharaoh’s heart was hardened, and he didn’t listen to them; as Yahweh had spoken.

King James Version (KJV)

Then the magicians said unto Pharaoh, This is the finger of God: and Pharaoh’s heart was hardened, and he hearkened not unto them; as the LORD had said.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Then the magicians said unto Pharaoh, This is the finger of God: and Pharaoh`s heart was hardened, and he hearkened not unto them; as Jehovah had spoken.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Then the wonder-workers said to Pharaoh, This is the finger of God: but Pharaoh's heart was hard, and he did not give ear to them, as the Lord had said.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Entonces los magos dijeron á Faraón: Dedo de Dios es este. Mas el corazón de Faraón se endureció, y no los escuchó; como Jehová lo había dicho.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

«¡No hay la menor duda de que esto es obra de Dios!», exclamaron ante el faraón. Pero el faraón persistió en su terquedad, y no quiso oírlos, tal como el Señor lo había advertido.

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