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Berean Standard Bible

“For you will not leave in a hurry nor flee in haste, for the LORD goes before you, and the God of Israel is your rear guard.”

Isaiah 52:12

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Study note

Isaiah 52 announces good news of God reigning and calls the exiles to leave Babylon, carrying the temple vessels in purity. The verse explains how this departure differs from Israel's hurried flight from Egypt.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

For you will not leave in a hurry nor flee in haste, for the LORD goes before you, and the God of Israel is your rear guard.

World English Bible (WEB)

For you shall not go out in haste, neither shall you go by flight: for Yahweh will go before you; and the God of Israel will be your rear guard.

King James Version (KJV)

For ye shall not go out with haste, nor go by flight: for the LORD will go before you; and the God of Israel will be your rereward.

American Standard Version (ASV)

For ye shall not go out in haste, neither shall ye go by flight: for Jehovah will go before you; and the God of Israel will be your rearward.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For you will not go out suddenly, and you will not go in flight: for the Lord will go before you, and the God of Israel will come after you to keep you.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Porque no saldréis apresurados, ni iréis huyendo; porque Jehová irá delante de vosotros, y os congregará el Dios de Israel.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

No tienen que salir apresurados, ni salgan huyendo, ¡nadie los perseguirá! El Señor, el Dios de Israel, marchará con ustedes y los rodeará y protegerá de todo peligro.

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