Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
I know that the king of Egypt won't allow you to go unless compelled to do so by force,
New American Standard Bible
But I know that the king of Egypt
King James Version
And I am sure that the king of Egypt will not let you go, no, not by a mighty hand.
Holman Bible
“However, I know that the king of Egypt will not allow you to go, unless he is forced by a strong hand.
A Conservative Version
And I know that the king of Egypt will not give you leave to go, no, not by a mighty hand.
American Standard Version
And I know that the king of Egypt will not give you leave to go, no, not by a mighty hand.
Amplified
But I know that the king of Egypt will not let you go unless [he is forced] by a strong hand.
Bible in Basic English
And I am certain that the king of Egypt will not let you go without being forced.
Darby Translation
But I know that the king of Egypt will not let you go, no, not by a powerful hand.
Julia Smith Translation
And I knew that the king of Egypt will not give you to go and not with a strong hand.
King James 2000
And I am sure that the king of Egypt will not let you go, no, not by a mighty hand.
Lexham Expanded Bible
But I myself know that the king of Egypt will not allow you to go {unless compelled by a strong hand}.
Modern King James verseion
And I am sure that the king of Egypt will not let you go, no, not by a mighty hand.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Notwithstanding, I am sure that the king of Egypt will not let you go, except it be with a mighty hand:
NET Bible
But I know that the king of Egypt will not let you go, not even under force.
New Heart English Bible
I know that the king of Egypt won't give you permission to go, except by a mighty hand.
The Emphasized Bible
But, I, know, that the king of Egypt will not suffer you to go, - not even by a firm hand.
Webster
And I am sure that the king of Egypt will not let you go, no, not by a mighty hand.
World English Bible
I know that the king of Egypt won't give you permission to go, no, not by a mighty hand.
Youngs Literal Translation
And I -- I have known that the king of Egypt doth not permit you to go, unless by a strong hand,
Themes
Israel » moses » Comissioned » deliverer
moses » Commissioned as leader of the israelites
Religion » Instances of outstanding religious persons » moses
Interlinear
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Exodus 3:19
Verse Info
Context Readings
Yahweh's Plan To Rescue The Israelites
18 "The elders of Israel will listen to you, and then you and they are to go to the king of Egypt and say to him, "The LORD God of the Hebrews has met with us. Now, let us take a three-day journey into the desert to sacrifice to the LORD our God.' 19 I know that the king of Egypt won't allow you to go unless compelled to do so by force, 20 so I will stretch out my hand and strike Egypt with all my wonders that I will do there. After that he will release you.
Cross References
Exodus 5:2
Pharaoh said, "Who is the LORD that I should listen to him and let Israel go? I don't know about the LORD, nor will I let Israel go!"
Exodus 6:1
The LORD told Moses, "Now you're about to see what I'll do to Pharaoh. Indeed, he'll send them out under compulsion and he'll drive them out of his land violently."
Exodus 7:1-14
The LORD told Moses, "Listen! I've positioned you as God to Pharaoh, and your brother Aaron will be your prophet.
Psalm 136:11-12
and brought Israel out from among them, for his gracious love is everlasting
Isaiah 63:12-13
and who made his glorious arm march at Moses' right hand, who divided the waters in front of them to win an everlasting name,