Parallel Verses
Lexham Expanded Bible
But I myself know that the king of Egypt will not allow you to go {unless compelled by 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.
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.
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 will listen to your voice, and you will go, you and the elders of Israel, to the king of Egypt, and you will say to him, 'Yahweh, the God of the Hebrews has met with us, and now let us please go [on] a journey of three days into the desert, and let us sacrifice to Yahweh our God.' 19 But I myself know that the king of Egypt will not allow you to go {unless compelled by a strong hand}. 20 And I will stretch out my hand, and I will strike Egypt with all of my wonders that I will do in its midst, and {afterward} he will release you.
Cross References
Exodus 5:2
And Pharaoh said, "Who is Yahweh that I should listen to his voice to release Israel? I do not know Yahweh, and also I will not release Israel."
Exodus 6:1
And Yahweh said to Moses, "Now you will see what I will do to Pharaoh, because with a strong hand he will release them, and with a strong hand he will drive them out from his land."
Exodus 7:1-14
And Yahweh said to Moses, "See, I have made you [as] a god to Pharaoh, and Aaron your brother will be your prophet.
Psalm 136:11-12
And he brought Israel out from among them, for his loyal love [endures] forever.
Isaiah 63:12-13
{who made} his magnificent arm move {at} the right hand of Moses, {who divided} [the] waters {before them}, to make an everlasting name for himself,