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Berean Standard Bible

““Does the LORD speak only through Moses?” they said. “Does He not also speak through us?” And the LORD heard this.”

Numbers 12:2

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Moses has married a Cushite woman, and his siblings Miriam and Aaron speak against him. They question his unique role.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

“Does the LORD speak only through Moses?” they said. “Does He not also speak through us?” And the LORD heard this.

World English Bible (WEB)

They said, “Has Yahweh indeed spoken only with Moses? Hasn’t he spoken also with us?” And Yahweh heard it.

King James Version (KJV)

And they said, Hath the LORD indeed spoken only by Moses? hath he not spoken also by us? And the LORD heard it.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And they said, Hath Jehovah indeed spoken only with Moses? hath he not spoken also with us? And Jehovah heard it.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And they said, Have the words of the Lord been given to Moses only? have they not come to us? And the Lord took note of it.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y dijeron: ¿Solamente por Moisés ha hablado Jehová? ¿no ha hablado también por nosotros? Y oyólo Jehová.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

y dijeron: ―¡El Señor no ha hablado sólo por medio de Moisés! ¡También ha hablado por medio de nosotros dos! Pero el Señor los oyó

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