Parallel Verses
Julia Smith Translation
And I knew that the king of Egypt will not give you to go and not with a strong hand.
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.
International Standard Version
I know that the king of Egypt won't allow you to go unless compelled to do so by force,
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.
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 And they heard thy voice; and thou camest, thou and the old men of Israel, to the king of Egypt, and ye said to him, Jehovah the God of the Hebrews, met with us; and now will we go a way of three days into the desert, and we will sacrifice to Jehovah our God. 19 And I knew that the king of Egypt will not give you to go and not with a strong hand. 20 And I sent my hand and struck Egypt with all my wonders which I will do in its midst: and after that he will send you forth.
Cross References
Exodus 5:2
And Pharaoh will say, Who is Jehovah, whose voice I shall hear to send forth Israel? I knew not Jehovah, and also I shall not send Israel forth.
Exodus 6:1
And Jehovah will say to Moses, Now thou shalt see what I will do to Pharaoh: for with a strong hand will he send them forth, and with a strong hand will he drive them out of his land.
Exodus 7:1-14
And Jehovah will say to Moses, See, I gave thee a God to Pharaoh: and Aaron thy brother shall be thy prophet
Psalm 136:11-12
And he will bring forth Israel from the midst of them: for his mercy is forever.
Isaiah 63:12-13
Leading by the right hand of Moses, the arm of his glory dividing the waters from before them to make to him an eternal name.