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Berean Standard Bible

“But if you continue to restrain them and refuse to let them go,”

Exodus 9:2

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The fifth plague announces judgment on Egypt's livestock, which were both an economic pillar and tied to Egyptian religion. God again sends Moses to warn Pharaoh before acting.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

But if you continue to restrain them and refuse to let them go,

World English Bible (WEB)

For if you refuse to let them go, and hold them still,

King James Version (KJV)

For if thou refuse to let them go, and wilt hold them still,

American Standard Version (ASV)

For if thou refuse to let them go, and wilt hold them still,

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For if you will not let them go, but still keep them in your power,

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Porque si no lo quieres dejar ir, y los detuvieres aún,

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Si te niegas a dejarlos ir,

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