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Berean Standard Bible

“But I have raised you up for this very purpose, that I might display My power to you, and that My name might be proclaimed in all the earth.”

Exodus 9:16

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Egypt has endured several plagues, and Pharaoh keeps hardening his heart. Moses delivers a message explaining why God has not simply wiped Egypt out at once.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

But I have raised you up for this very purpose, that I might display My power to you, and that My name might be proclaimed in all the earth.

World English Bible (WEB)

but indeed for this cause I have made you stand: to show you my power, and that my name may be declared throughout all the earth;

King James Version (KJV)

And in very deed for this cause have I raised thee up, for to shew in thee my power; and that my name may be declared throughout all the earth.

American Standard Version (ASV)

but in very deed for this cause have I made thee to stand, to show thee my power, and that my name may be declared throughout all the earth.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But, for this very reason, I have kept you from destruction, to make clear to you my power, and so that my name may be honoured through all the earth.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y á la verdad yo te he puesto para declarar en ti mi potencia, y que mi Nombre sea contado en toda la tierra.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

pero no lo hice, porque quiero que todos sepan cuán poderoso soy, y para que mi nombre se mencione en todo el país.

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