Exod.4.1

Then Moses answered and said, "But suppose they will not believe me or listen to my voice; suppose they say, "The LORD has not appeared to you."'

Exod.4.1

Moses answered, "What if they do not believe me or listen to me and say, 'The LORD did not appear to you'?"

Exod.4.1

Then Moses answered and said, "But suppose they will not believe me or listen to my voice; suppose they say, "The LORD has not appeared to you."'

Exod.4.1

But Moses protested again, "Look, they won't believe me! They won't do what I tell them. They'll just say, `The LORD never appeared to you.'"

Exod.4.2

So the LORD said to him, "What is that in your hand?" He said, "A rod."

Exod.4.2

Then the LORD said to him, "What is that in your hand?A staff," he replied.

Exod.4.2

So the LORD said to him, "What is that in your hand?" He said, "A rod."

Exod.4.2

Then the LORD asked him, "What do you have there in your hand?A shepherd's staff," Moses replied.

Exod.4.3

And He said, "Cast it on the ground." So he cast it on the ground, and it became a serpent; and Moses fled from it.

Exod.4.3

The LORD said, "Throw it on the ground." Moses threw it on the ground and it became a snake, and he ran from it.

Exod.4.3

And He said, "Cast it on the ground." So he cast it on the ground, and it became a serpent; and Moses fled from it.

Exod.4.3

"Throw it down on the ground," the LORD told him. So Moses threw it down, and it became a snake! Moses was terrified, so he turned and ran away.

Exod.4.4

Then the LORD said to Moses, "Reach out your hand and take it by the tail" (and he reached out his hand and caught it, and it became a rod in his hand),

Exod.4.4

Then the LORD said to him, "Reach out your hand and take it by the tail." So Moses reached out and took hold of the snake and it turned back into a staff in his hand.

Exod.4.4

Then the LORD said to Moses, "Reach out your hand and take it by the tail" (and he reached out his hand and caught it, and it became a rod in his hand),

Exod.4.4

Then the LORD told him, "Take hold of its tail." So Moses reached out and grabbed it, and it became a shepherd's staff again.

Exod.4.5

"that they may believe that the LORD God of their fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, has appeared to you."

Exod.4.5

"This," said the LORD, "is so that they may believe that the LORD, the God of their fathers-the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob-has appeared to you."

Exod.4.5

"that they may believe that the LORD God of their fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, has appeared to you."

Exod.4.5

"Perform this sign, and they will believe you," the LORD told him. "Then they will realize that the LORD, the God of their ancestors--the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob--really has appeared to you."

Exod.4.6

Furthermore the LORD said to him, "Now put your hand in your bosom." And he put his hand in his bosom, and when he took it out, behold, his hand was leprous, like snow.

Exod.4.6

Then the LORD said, "Put your hand inside your cloak." So Moses put his hand into his cloak, and when he took it out, it was leprous, like snow.

Exod.4.6

Furthermore the LORD said to him, "Now put your hand in your bosom." And he put his hand in his bosom, and when he took it out, behold, his hand was leprous, like snow.

Exod.4.6

Then the LORD said to Moses, "Put your hand inside your robe." Moses did so, and when he took it out again, his hand was white as snow with leprosy.

Exod.4.7

And He said, "Put your hand in your bosom again." So he put his hand in his bosom again, and drew it out of his bosom, and behold, it was restored like his other flesh.

Exod.4.7

"Now put it back into your cloak," he said. So Moses put his hand back into his cloak, and when he took it out, it was restored, like the rest of his flesh.

Exod.4.7

And He said, "Put your hand in your bosom again." So he put his hand in his bosom again, and drew it out of his bosom, and behold, it was restored like his other flesh.

Exod.4.7

"Now put your hand back into your robe again," the LORD said. Moses did, and when he took it out this time, it was as healthy as the rest of his body.

Exod.4.8

"Then it will be, if they do not believe you, nor heed the message of the first sign, that they may believe the message of the latter sign.

Exod.4.8

Then the LORD said, "If they do not believe you or pay attention to the first miraculous sign, they may believe the second.

Exod.4.8

"Then it will be, if they do not believe you, nor heed the message of the first sign, that they may believe the message of the latter sign.

Exod.4.8

"If they do not believe the first miraculous sign, they will believe the second," the LORD said.

Exod.4.9

And it shall be, if they do not believe even these two signs, or listen to your voice, that you shall take water from the river and pour it on the dry land. The water which you take from the river will become blood on the dry land."

Exod.4.9

But if they do not believe these two signs or listen to you, take some water from the Nile and pour it on the dry ground. The water you take from the river will become blood on the ground."

Exod.4.9

And it shall be, if they do not believe even these two signs, or listen to your voice, that you shall take water from the river and pour it on the dry land. The water which you take from the river will become blood on the dry land."

Exod.4.9

"And if they do not believe you even after these two signs, then take some water from the Nile River and pour it out on the dry ground. When you do, it will turn into blood."

Exod.4.10

Then Moses said to the LORD, "O my Lord, I am not eloquent, neither before nor since You have spoken to Your servant; but I am slow of speech and slow of tongue."

Exod.4.10

Moses said to the LORD, "O Lord, I have never been eloquent, neither in the past nor since you have spoken to your servant. I am slow of speech and tongue."

Exod.4.10

Then Moses said to the LORD, "O my Lord, I am not eloquent, neither before nor since You have spoken to Your servant; but I am slow of speech and slow of tongue."

Exod.4.10

But Moses pleaded with the LORD, "O Lord, I'm just not a good speaker. I never have been, and I'm not now, even after you have spoken to me. I'm clumsy with words."

Exod.4.11

So the LORD said to him, "Who has made man's mouth? Or who makes the mute, the deaf, the seeing, or the blind? Have not I, the LORD?

Exod.4.11

The LORD said to him, "Who gave man his mouth? Who makes him deaf or mute? Who gives him sight or makes him blind? Is it not I, the LORD?

Exod.4.11

So the LORD said to him, "Who has made man's mouth? Or who makes the mute, the deaf, the seeing, or the blind? Have not I, the LORD?

Exod.4.11

"Who makes mouths?" the LORD asked him. "Who makes people so they can speak or not speak, hear or not hear, see or not see? Is it not I, the LORD?

Exod.4.12

Now therefore, go, and I will be with your mouth and teach you what you shall say."

Exod.4.12

Now go; I will help you speak and will teach you what to say."

Exod.4.12

Now therefore, go, and I will be with your mouth and teach you what you shall say."

Exod.4.12

Now go, and do as I have told you. I will help you speak well, and I will tell you what to say."

Exod.4.13

But he said, "O my Lord, please send by the hand of whomever else You may send."

Exod.4.13

But Moses said, "O Lord, please send someone else to do it."

Exod.4.13

But he said, "O my Lord, please send by the hand of whomever else You may send."

Exod.4.13

But Moses again pleaded, "Lord, please! Send someone else."

Exod.4.14

So the anger of the LORD was kindled against Moses, and He said: "Is not Aaron the Levite your brother? I know that he can speak well. And look, he is also coming out to meet you. When he sees you, he will be glad in his heart.

Exod.4.14

Then the LORD's anger burned against Moses and he said, "What about your brother, Aaron the Levite? I know he can speak well. He is already on his way to meet you, and his heart will be glad when he sees you.

Exod.4.14

So the anger of the LORD was kindled against Moses, and He said: "Is not Aaron the Levite your brother? I know that he can speak well. And look, he is also coming out to meet you. When he sees you, he will be glad in his heart.

Exod.4.14

Then the LORD became angry with Moses. "All right," he said. "What about your brother, Aaron the Levite? He is a good speaker. And look! He is on his way to meet you now. And when he sees you, he will be very glad.

Exod.4.15

Now you shall speak to him and put the words in his mouth. And I will be with your mouth and with his mouth, and I will teach you what you shall do.

Exod.4.15

You shall speak to him and put words in his mouth; I will help both of you speak and will teach you what to do.

Exod.4.15

Now you shall speak to him and put the words in his mouth. And I will be with your mouth and with his mouth, and I will teach you what you shall do.

Exod.4.15

You will talk to him, giving him the words to say. I will help both of you to speak clearly, and I will tell you what to do.

Exod.4.16

So he shall be your spokesman to the people. And he himself shall be as a mouth for you, and you shall be to him as God.

Exod.4.16

He will speak to the people for you, and it will be as if he were your mouth and as if you were God to him.

Exod.4.16

So he shall be your spokesman to the people. And he himself shall be as a mouth for you, and you shall be to him as God.

Exod.4.16

Aaron will be your spokesman to the people, and you will be as God to him, telling him what to say.

Exod.4.17

And you shall take this rod in your hand, with which you shall do the signs."

Exod.4.17

But take this staff in your hand so you can perform miraculous signs with it."

Exod.4.17

And you shall take this rod in your hand, with which you shall do the signs."

Exod.4.17

And be sure to take your shepherd's staff along so you can perform the miraculous signs I have shown you."

Exod.4.18

So Moses went and returned to Jethro his father-in-law, and said to him, "Please let me go and return to my brethren who are in Egypt, and see whether they are still alive." And Jethro said to Moses, "Go in peace."

Exod.4.18

Then Moses went back to Jethro his father-in-law and said to him, "Let me go back to my own people in Egypt to see if any of them are still alive." Jethro said, "Go, and I wish you well."

Exod.4.18

So Moses went and returned to Jethro his father-in-law, and said to him, "Please let me go and return to my brethren who are in Egypt, and see whether they are still alive." And Jethro said to Moses, "Go in peace."

Exod.4.18

Then Moses went back home and talked it over with Jethro, his father-in-law. "With your permission," Moses said, "I would like to go back to Egypt to visit my family. I don't even know whether they are still alive.Go with my blessing," Jethro replied.

Exod.4.19

Now the LORD said to Moses in Midian, "Go, return to Egypt; for all the men who sought your life are dead."

Exod.4.19

Now the LORD had said to Moses in Midian, "Go back to Egypt, for all the men who wanted to kill you are dead."

Exod.4.19

Now the LORD said to Moses in Midian, "Go, return to Egypt; for all the men who sought your life are dead."

Exod.4.19

Before Moses left Midian, the LORD said to him, "Do not be afraid to return to Egypt, for all those who wanted to kill you are dead."

Exod.4.20

Then Moses took his wife and his sons and set them on a donkey, and he returned to the land of Egypt. And Moses took the rod of God in his hand.

Exod.4.20

So Moses took his wife and sons, put them on a donkey and started back to Egypt. And he took the staff of God in his hand.

Exod.4.20

Then Moses took his wife and his sons and set them on a donkey, and he returned to the land of Egypt. And Moses took the rod of God in his hand.

Exod.4.20

So Moses took his wife and sons, put them on a donkey, and headed back to the land of Egypt. In his hand he carried the staff of God.

Exod.4.21

And the LORD said to Moses, "When you go back to Egypt, see that you do all those wonders before Pharaoh which I have put in your hand. But I will harden his heart, so that he will not let the people go.

Exod.4.21

The LORD said to Moses, "When you return to Egypt, see that you perform before Pharaoh all the wonders I have given you the power to do. But I will harden his heart so that he will not let the people go.

Exod.4.21

And the LORD said to Moses, "When you go back to Egypt, see that you do all those wonders before Pharaoh which I have put in your hand. But I will harden his heart, so that he will not let the people go.

Exod.4.21

Then the LORD reminded him, "When you arrive back in Egypt, go to Pharaoh and perform the miracles I have empowered you to do. But I will make him stubborn so he will not let the people go.

Exod.4.22

Then you shall say to Pharaoh, "Thus says the LORD: "Israel is My son, My firstborn.

Exod.4.22

Then say to Pharaoh, 'This is what the LORD says: Israel is my firstborn son,

Exod.4.22

Then you shall say to Pharaoh, "Thus says the LORD: "Israel is My son, My firstborn.

Exod.4.22

Then you will tell him, `This is what the LORD says: Israel is my firstborn son.

Exod.4.23

So I say to you, let My son go that he may serve Me. But if you refuse to let him go, indeed I will kill your son, your firstborn.""'

Exod.4.23

and I told you, "Let my son go, so he may worship me." But you refused to let him go; so I will kill your firstborn son.'"

Exod.4.23

So I say to you, let My son go that he may serve Me. But if you refuse to let him go, indeed I will kill your son, your firstborn.""'

Exod.4.23

I commanded you to let him go, so he could worship me. But since you have refused, be warned! I will kill your firstborn son!'"

Exod.4.24

And it came to pass on the way, at the encampment, that the LORD met him and sought to kill him.

Exod.4.24

At a lodging place on the way, the LORD met {Moses} and was about to kill him.

Exod.4.24

And it came to pass on the way, at the encampment, that the LORD met him and sought to kill him.

Exod.4.24

On the journey, when Moses and his family had stopped for the night, the LORD confronted Moses and was about to kill him.

Exod.4.25

Then Zipporah took a sharp stone and cut off the foreskin of her son and cast it at Moses' feet, and said, "Surely you are a husband of blood to me!"

Exod.4.25

But Zipporah took a flint knife, cut off her son's foreskin and touched {Moses'} feet with it. "Surely you are a bridegroom of blood to me," she said.

Exod.4.25

Then Zipporah took a sharp stone and cut off the foreskin of her son and cast it at Moses' feet, and said, "Surely you are a husband of blood to me!"

Exod.4.25

But Zipporah, his wife, took a flint knife and circumcised her son. She threw the foreskin at Moses' feet and said, "What a blood-smeared bridegroom you are to me!"

Exod.4.26

So He let him go. Then she said, "You are a husband of blood!"--because of the circumcision.

Exod.4.26

So the LORD let him alone. (At that time she said "bridegroom of blood," referring to circumcision.)

Exod.4.26

So He let him go. Then she said, "You are a husband of blood!"--because of the circumcision.

Exod.4.26

(When she called Moses a "blood-smeared bridegroom," she was referring to the circumcision.) After that, the LORD left him alone.

Exod.4.27

And the LORD said to Aaron, "Go into the wilderness to meet Moses." So he went and met him on the mountain of God, and kissed him.

Exod.4.27

The LORD said to Aaron, "Go into the desert to meet Moses." So he met Moses at the mountain of God and kissed him.

Exod.4.27

And the LORD said to Aaron, "Go into the wilderness to meet Moses." So he went and met him on the mountain of God, and kissed him.

Exod.4.27

Now the LORD had said to Aaron, "Go out into the wilderness to meet Moses." So Aaron traveled to the mountain of God, where he found Moses and greeted him warmly.

Exod.4.28

So Moses told Aaron all the words of the LORD who had sent him, and all the signs which He had commanded him.

Exod.4.28

Then Moses told Aaron everything the LORD had sent him to say, and also about all the miraculous signs he had commanded him to perform.

Exod.4.28

So Moses told Aaron all the words of the LORD who had sent him, and all the signs which He had commanded him.

Exod.4.28

Moses then told Aaron everything the LORD had commanded them to do and say. And he told him about the miraculous signs they were to perform.

Exod.4.29

Then Moses and Aaron went and gathered together all the elders of the children of Israel.

Exod.4.29

Moses and Aaron brought together all the elders of the Israelites,

Exod.4.29

Then Moses and Aaron went and gathered together all the elders of the children of Israel.

Exod.4.29

So Moses and Aaron returned to Egypt and called the leaders of Israel to a meeting.

Exod.4.30

And Aaron spoke all the words which the LORD had spoken to Moses. Then he did the signs in the sight of the people.

Exod.4.30

and Aaron told them everything the LORD had said to Moses. He also performed the signs before the people,

Exod.4.30

And Aaron spoke all the words which the LORD had spoken to Moses. Then he did the signs in the sight of the people.

Exod.4.30

Aaron told them everything the LORD had told Moses, and Moses performed the miraculous signs as they watched.

Exod.4.31

So the people believed; and when they heard that the LORD had visited the children of Israel and that He had looked on their affliction, then they bowed their heads and worshiped.

Exod.4.31

and they believed. And when they heard that the LORD was concerned about them and had seen their misery, they bowed down and worshiped.

Exod.4.31

So the people believed; and when they heard that the LORD had visited the children of Israel and that He had looked on their affliction, then they bowed their heads and worshiped.

Exod.4.31

The leaders were soon convinced that the LORD had sent Moses and Aaron. And when they realized that the LORD had seen their misery and was deeply concerned for them, they all bowed their heads and worshiped.

Exod.5.1

Afterward Moses and Aaron went in and told Pharaoh, "Thus says the LORD God of Israel: "Let My people go, that they may hold a feast to Me in the wilderness."'

Exod.5.1

Afterward Moses and Aaron went to Pharaoh and said, "This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: 'Let my people go, so that they may hold a festival to me in the desert.'"

Exod.5.1

Afterward Moses and Aaron went in and told Pharaoh, "Thus says the LORD God of Israel: "Let My people go, that they may hold a feast to Me in the wilderness."'

Exod.5.1

After this presentation to Israel's leaders, Moses and Aaron went to see Pharaoh. They told him, "This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: `Let my people go, for they must go out into the wilderness to hold a religious festival in my honor.'"

Exod.5.2

And Pharaoh said, "Who is the LORD, that I should obey His voice to let Israel go? I do not know the LORD, nor will I let Israel go."

Exod.5.2

Pharaoh said, "Who is the LORD, that I should obey him and let Israel go? I do not know the LORD and I will not let Israel go."

Exod.5.2

And Pharaoh said, "Who is the LORD, that I should obey His voice to let Israel go? I do not know the LORD, nor will I let Israel go."

Exod.5.2

"Is that so?" retorted Pharaoh. "And who is the LORD that I should listen to him and let Israel go? I don't know the LORD, and I will not let Israel go."

Exod.5.3

So they said, "The God of the Hebrews has met with us. Please, let us go three days' journey into the desert and sacrifice to the LORD our God, lest He fall upon us with pestilence or with the sword."

Exod.5.3

Then they said, "The God of the Hebrews has met with us. Now let us take a three-day journey into the desert to offer sacrifices to the LORD our God, or he may strike us with plagues or with the sword."

Exod.5.3

So they said, "The God of the Hebrews has met with us. Please, let us go three days' journey into the desert and sacrifice to the LORD our God, lest He fall upon us with pestilence or with the sword."

Exod.5.3

But Aaron and Moses persisted. "The God of the Hebrews has met with us," they declared. "Let us take a three-day trip into the wilderness so we can offer sacrifices to the LORD our God. If we don't, we will surely die by disease or the sword."

Exod.5.4

Then the king of Egypt said to them, "Moses and Aaron, why do you take the people from their work? Get back to your labor."

Exod.5.4

But the king of Egypt said, "Moses and Aaron, why are you taking the people away from their labor? Get back to your work!"

Exod.5.4

Then the king of Egypt said to them, "Moses and Aaron, why do you take the people from their work? Get back to your labor."

Exod.5.4

"Who do you think you are," Pharaoh shouted, "distracting the people from their tasks? Get back to work!

Exod.5.5

And Pharaoh said, "Look, the people of the land are many now, and you make them rest from their labor!"

Exod.5.5

Then Pharaoh said, "Look, the people of the land are now numerous, and you are stopping them from working."

Exod.5.5

And Pharaoh said, "Look, the people of the land are many now, and you make them rest from their labor!"

Exod.5.5

Look, there are many people here in Egypt, and you are stopping them from doing their work."

Exod.5.6

So the same day Pharaoh commanded the taskmasters of the people and their officers, saying,

Exod.5.6

That same day Pharaoh gave this order to the slave drivers and foremen in charge of the people:

Exod.5.6

So the same day Pharaoh commanded the taskmasters of the people and their officers, saying,

Exod.5.6

That same day Pharaoh sent this order to the slave drivers and foremen he had set over the people of Israel:

Exod.5.7

"You shall no longer give the people straw to make brick as before. Let them go and gather straw for themselves.

Exod.5.7

"You are no longer to supply the people with straw for making bricks; let them go and gather their own straw.

Exod.5.7

"You shall no longer give the people straw to make brick as before. Let them go and gather straw for themselves.

Exod.5.7

"Do not supply the people with any more straw for making bricks. Let them get it themselves!

Exod.5.8

And you shall lay on them the quota of bricks which they made before. You shall not reduce it. For they are idle; therefore they cry out, saying, "Let us go and sacrifice to our God.'

Exod.5.8

But require them to make the same number of bricks as before; don't reduce the quota. They are lazy; that is why they are crying out, 'Let us go and sacrifice to our God.'

Exod.5.8

And you shall lay on them the quota of bricks which they made before. You shall not reduce it. For they are idle; therefore they cry out, saying, "Let us go and sacrifice to our God.'

Exod.5.8

But don't reduce their production quotas by a single brick. They obviously don't have enough to do. If they did, they wouldn't be talking about going into the wilderness to offer sacrifices to their God.

Exod.5.9

Let more work be laid on the men, that they may labor in it, and let them not regard false words."

Exod.5.9

Make the work harder for the men so that they keep working and pay no attention to lies."

Exod.5.9

Let more work be laid on the men, that they may labor in it, and let them not regard false words."

Exod.5.9

Load them down with more work. Make them sweat! That will teach them to listen to these liars!"

Exod.5.10

And the taskmasters of the people and their officers went out and spoke to the people, saying, "Thus says Pharaoh: "I will not give you straw.

Exod.5.10

Then the slave drivers and the foremen went out and said to the people, "This is what Pharaoh says: 'I will not give you any more straw.

Exod.5.10

And the taskmasters of the people and their officers went out and spoke to the people, saying, "Thus says Pharaoh: "I will not give you straw.

Exod.5.10

So the slave drivers and foremen informed the people: "Pharaoh has ordered us not to provide straw for you.

Exod.5.11

Go, get yourselves straw where you can find it; yet none of your work will be reduced."'

Exod.5.11

Go and get your own straw wherever you can find it, but your work will not be reduced at all.'"

Exod.5.11

Go, get yourselves straw where you can find it; yet none of your work will be reduced."'

Exod.5.11

Go and get it yourselves. Find it wherever you can. But you must produce just as many bricks as before!"

Exod.5.12

So the people were scattered abroad throughout all the land of Egypt to gather stubble instead of straw.

Exod.5.12

So the people scattered all over Egypt to gather stubble to use for straw.

Exod.5.12

So the people were scattered abroad throughout all the land of Egypt to gather stubble instead of straw.

Exod.5.12

So the people scattered throughout the land in search of straw.

Exod.5.13

And the taskmasters forced them to hurry, saying, "Fulfill your work, your daily quota, as when there was straw."

Exod.5.13

The slave drivers kept pressing them, saying, "Complete the work required of you for each day, just as when you had straw."

Exod.5.13

And the taskmasters forced them to hurry, saying, "Fulfill your work, your daily quota, as when there was straw."

Exod.5.13

The slave drivers were brutal. "Meet your daily quota of bricks, just as you did before!" they demanded.

Exod.5.14

Also the officers of the children of Israel, whom Pharaoh's taskmasters had set over them, were beaten and were asked, "Why have you not fulfilled your task in making brick both yesterday and today, as before?"

Exod.5.14

The Israelite foremen appointed by Pharaoh's slave drivers were beaten and were asked, "Why didn't you meet your quota of bricks yesterday or today, as before?"

Exod.5.14

Also the officers of the children of Israel, whom Pharaoh's taskmasters had set over them, were beaten and were asked, "Why have you not fulfilled your task in making brick both yesterday and today, as before?"

Exod.5.14

Then they whipped the Israelite foremen in charge of the work crews. "Why haven't you met your quotas either yesterday or today?" they demanded.

Exod.5.15

Then the officers of the children of Israel came and cried out to Pharaoh, saying, "Why are you dealing thus with your servants?

Exod.5.15

Then the Israelite foremen went and appealed to Pharaoh: "Why have you treated your servants this way?

Exod.5.15

Then the officers of the children of Israel came and cried out to Pharaoh, saying, "Why are you dealing thus with your servants?

Exod.5.15

So the Israelite foremen went to Pharaoh and pleaded with him. "Please don't treat us like this," they begged.

Exod.5.16

There is no straw given to your servants, and they say to us, "Make brick!' And indeed your servants are beaten, but the fault is in your own people."

Exod.5.16

Your servants are given no straw, yet we are told, 'Make bricks!' Your servants are being beaten, but the fault is with your own people."

Exod.5.16

There is no straw given to your servants, and they say to us, "Make brick!' And indeed your servants are beaten, but the fault is in your own people."

Exod.5.16

"We are given no straw, but we are still told to make as many bricks as before. We are beaten for something that isn't our fault! It is the fault of your slave drivers for making such unreasonable demands."

Exod.5.17

But he said, "You are idle! Idle! Therefore you say, "Let us go and sacrifice to the LORD.'

Exod.5.17

Pharaoh said, "Lazy, that's what you are-lazy! That is why you keep saying, 'Let us go and sacrifice to the LORD.'

Exod.5.17

But he said, "You are idle! Idle! Therefore you say, "Let us go and sacrifice to the LORD.'

Exod.5.17

But Pharaoh replied, "You're just lazy! You obviously don't have enough to do. If you did, you wouldn't be saying, `Let us go, so we can offer sacrifices to the LORD.'

Exod.5.18

Therefore go now and work; for no straw shall be given you, yet you shall deliver the quota of bricks."

Exod.5.18

Now get to work. You will not be given any straw, yet you must produce your full quota of bricks."

Exod.5.18

Therefore go now and work; for no straw shall be given you, yet you shall deliver the quota of bricks."

Exod.5.18

Now, get back to work! No straw will be given to you, but you must still deliver the regular quota of bricks."

Exod.5.19

And the officers of the children of Israel saw that they were in trouble after it was said, "You shall not reduce any bricks from your daily quota."

Exod.5.19

The Israelite foremen realized they were in trouble when they were told, "You are not to reduce the number of bricks required of you for each day."

Exod.5.19

And the officers of the children of Israel saw that they were in trouble after it was said, "You shall not reduce any bricks from your daily quota."

Exod.5.19

Since Pharaoh would not let up on his demands, the Israelite foremen could see that they were in serious trouble.

Exod.5.20

Then, as they came out from Pharaoh, they met Moses and Aaron who stood there to meet them.

Exod.5.20

When they left Pharaoh, they found Moses and Aaron waiting to meet them,

Exod.5.20

Then, as they came out from Pharaoh, they met Moses and Aaron who stood there to meet them.

Exod.5.20

As they left Pharaoh's court, they met Moses and Aaron, who were waiting outside for them.

Exod.5.21

And they said to them, "Let the LORD look on you and judge, because you have made us abhorrent in the sight of Pharaoh and in the sight of his servants, to put a sword in their hand to kill us."

Exod.5.21

and they said, "May the LORD look upon you and judge you! You have made us a stench to Pharaoh and his officials and have put a sword in their hand to kill us."

Exod.5.21

And they said to them, "Let the LORD look on you and judge, because you have made us abhorrent in the sight of Pharaoh and in the sight of his servants, to put a sword in their hand to kill us."

Exod.5.21

The foremen said to them, "May the LORD judge you for getting us into this terrible situation with Pharaoh and his officials. You have given them an excuse to kill us!"

Exod.5.22

So Moses returned to the LORD and said, "Lord, why have You brought trouble on this people? Why is it You have sent me?

Exod.5.22

Moses returned to the LORD and said, "O Lord, why have you brought trouble upon this people? Is this why you sent me?

Exod.5.22

So Moses returned to the LORD and said, "Lord, why have You brought trouble on this people? Why is it You have sent me?

Exod.5.22

So Moses went back to the LORD and protested, "Why have you mistreated your own people like this, Lord? Why did you send me?

Exod.5.23

For since I came to Pharaoh to speak in Your name, he has done evil to this people; neither have You delivered Your people at all."

Exod.5.23

Ever since I went to Pharaoh to speak in your name, he has brought trouble upon this people, and you have not rescued your people at all."

Exod.5.23

For since I came to Pharaoh to speak in Your name, he has done evil to this people; neither have You delivered Your people at all."

Exod.5.23

Since I gave Pharaoh your message, he has been even more brutal to your people. You have not even begun to rescue them!"

Exod.6.1

Then the LORD said to Moses, "Now you shall see what I will do to Pharaoh. For with a strong hand he will let them go, and with a strong hand he will drive them out of his land."

Exod.6.1

Then the LORD said to Moses, "Now you will see what I will do to Pharaoh: Because of my mighty hand he will let them go; because of my mighty hand he will drive them out of his country."

Exod.6.1

Then the LORD said to Moses, "Now you shall see what I will do to Pharaoh. For with a strong hand he will let them go, and with a strong hand he will drive them out of his land."

Exod.6.1

"Now you will see what I will do to Pharaoh," the LORD told Moses. "When he feels my powerful hand upon him, he will let the people go. In fact, he will be so anxious to get rid of them that he will force them to leave his land!"

Exod.6.2

And God spoke to Moses and said to him: "I am the LORD.

Exod.6.2

God also said to Moses, "I am the LORD.

Exod.6.2

And God spoke to Moses and said to him: "I am the LORD.

Exod.6.2

And God continued, "I am the LORD.

Exod.6.3

I appeared to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, as God Almighty, but by My name LORD I was not known to them.

Exod.6.3

I appeared to Abraham, to Isaac and to Jacob as God Almighty, but by my name the LORD I did not make myself known to them.

Exod.6.3

I appeared to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, as God Almighty, but by My name LORD I was not known to them.

Exod.6.3

I appeared to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob as God Almighty, though I did not reveal my name, the LORD, to them.

Exod.6.4

I have also established My covenant with them, to give them the land of Canaan, the land of their pilgrimage, in which they were strangers.

Exod.6.4

I also established my covenant with them to give them the land of Canaan, where they lived as aliens.

Exod.6.4

I have also established My covenant with them, to give them the land of Canaan, the land of their pilgrimage, in which they were strangers.

Exod.6.4

And I entered into a solemn covenant with them. Under its terms, I swore to give them the land of Canaan, where they were living.

Exod.6.5

And I have also heard the groaning of the children of Israel whom the Egyptians keep in bondage, and I have remembered My covenant.

Exod.6.5

Moreover, I have heard the groaning of the Israelites, whom the Egyptians are enslaving, and I have remembered my covenant.

Exod.6.5

And I have also heard the groaning of the children of Israel whom the Egyptians keep in bondage, and I have remembered My covenant.

Exod.6.5

You can be sure that I have heard the groans of the people of Israel, who are now slaves to the Egyptians. I have remembered my covenant with them.

Exod.6.6

Therefore say to the children of Israel: "I am the LORD; I will bring you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians, I will rescue you from their bondage, and I will redeem you with an outstretched arm and with great judgments.

Exod.6.6

"Therefore, say to the Israelites: 'I am the LORD, and I will bring you out from under the yoke of the Egyptians. I will free you from being slaves to them, and I will redeem you with an outstretched arm and with mighty acts of judgment.

Exod.6.6

Therefore say to the children of Israel: "I am the LORD; I will bring you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians, I will rescue you from their bondage, and I will redeem you with an outstretched arm and with great judgments.

Exod.6.6

"Therefore, say to the Israelites: `I am the LORD, and I will free you from your slavery in Egypt. I will redeem you with mighty power and great acts of judgment.

Exod.6.7

I will take you as My people, and I will be your God. Then you shall know that I am the LORD your God who brings you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians.

Exod.6.7

I will take you as my own people, and I will be your God. Then you will know that I am the LORD your God, who brought you out from under the yoke of the Egyptians.

Exod.6.7

I will take you as My people, and I will be your God. Then you shall know that I am the LORD your God who brings you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians.

Exod.6.7

I will make you my own special people, and I will be your God. And you will know that I am the LORD your God who has rescued you from your slavery in Egypt.

Exod.6.8

And I will bring you into the land which I swore to give to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob; and I will give it to you as a heritage: I am the LORD."'

Exod.6.8

And I will bring you to the land I swore with uplifted hand to give to Abraham, to Isaac and to Jacob. I will give it to you as a possession. I am the LORD.'"

Exod.6.8

And I will bring you into the land which I swore to give to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob; and I will give it to you as a heritage: I am the LORD."'

Exod.6.8

I will bring you into the land I swore to give to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. It will be your very own property. I am the LORD!'"

Exod.6.9

So Moses spoke thus to the children of Israel; but they did not heed Moses, because of anguish of spirit and cruel bondage.

Exod.6.9

Moses reported this to the Israelites, but they did not listen to him because of their discouragement and cruel bondage.

Exod.6.9

So Moses spoke thus to the children of Israel; but they did not heed Moses, because of anguish of spirit and cruel bondage.

Exod.6.9

So Moses told the people what the LORD had said, but they wouldn't listen anymore. They had become too discouraged by the increasing burden of their slavery.

Exod.6.10

And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

Exod.6.10

Then the LORD said to Moses,

Exod.6.10

And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

Exod.6.10

Then the LORD said to Moses,

Exod.6.11

"Go in, tell Pharaoh king of Egypt to let the children of Israel go out of his land."

Exod.6.11

"Go, tell Pharaoh king of Egypt to let the Israelites go out of his country."

Exod.6.11

"Go in, tell Pharaoh king of Egypt to let the children of Israel go out of his land."

Exod.6.11

"Go back to Pharaoh, and tell him to let the people of Israel leave Egypt."

Exod.6.12

And Moses spoke before the LORD, saying, "The children of Israel have not heeded me. How then shall Pharaoh heed me, for I am of uncircumcised lips?"

Exod.6.12

But Moses said to the LORD, "If the Israelites will not listen to me, why would Pharaoh listen to me, since I speak with faltering lips?"

Exod.6.12

And Moses spoke before the LORD, saying, "The children of Israel have not heeded me. How then shall Pharaoh heed me, for I am of uncircumcised lips?"

Exod.6.12

"But LORD!" Moses objected. "My own people won't listen to me anymore. How can I expect Pharaoh to listen? I'm no orator!"

Matt.26.31

Then Jesus told them, "Before the night's over, you're going to fall to pieces because of what happens to me. There is a Scripture that says, I'll strike the shepherd; helter-skelter the sheep will be scattered.

Matt.26.31

Then Jesus told them, "This very night you will all fall away on account of me, for it is written: "'I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.'

Matt.26.31

Then Jesus said to them, "All of you will be made to stumble because of Me this night, for it is written: "I will strike the Shepherd, And the sheep of the flock will be scattered.'

Matt.26.31

"Tonight all of you will desert me," Jesus told them. "For the Scriptures say, 'God will strike the Shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.'

Matt.26.32

But after I am raised up, I, your Shepherd, will go ahead of you, leading the way to Galilee."

Matt.26.32

But after I have risen, I will go ahead of you into Galilee."

Matt.26.32

But after I have been raised, I will go before you to Galilee."

Matt.26.32

But after I have been raised from the dead, I will go ahead of you to Galilee and meet you there."

Matt.26.33

Peter broke in, "Even if everyone else falls to pieces on account of you, I won't."

Matt.26.33

Peter replied, "Even if all fall away on account of you, I never will."

Matt.26.33

Peter answered and said to Him, "Even if all are made to stumble because of You, I will never be made to stumble."

Matt.26.33

Peter declared, "Even if everyone else deserts you, I never will."

Matt.26.34

"Don't be so sure," Jesus said. "This very night, before the rooster crows up the dawn, you will deny me three times."

Matt.26.34

"I tell you the truth," Jesus answered, "this very night, before the rooster crows, you will disown me three times."

Matt.26.34

Jesus said to him, "Assuredly, I say to you that this night, before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times."

Matt.26.34

"Peter," Jesus replied, "the truth is, this very night, before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times."

Matt.26.35

Peter protested, "Even if I had to die with you, I would never deny you." All the others said the same thing.

Matt.26.35

But Peter declared, "Even if I have to die with you, I will never disown you." And all the other disciples said the same.

Matt.26.35

Peter said to Him, "Even if I have to die with You, I will not deny You!" And so said all the disciples.

Matt.26.35

"No!" Peter insisted. "Not even if I have to die with you! I will never deny you!" And all the other disciples vowed the same.

Matt.26.36

Then Jesus went with them to a garden called Gethsemane and told his disciples, "Stay here while I go over there and pray."

Matt.26.36

Then Jesus went with his disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to them, "Sit here while I go over there and pray."

Matt.26.36

Then Jesus came with them to a place called Gethsemane, and said to the disciples, "Sit here while I go and pray over there."

Matt.26.36

Then Jesus brought them to an olive grove called Gethsemane, and he said, "Sit here while I go on ahead to pray."

Matt.26.37

Taking along Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, he plunged into an agonizing sorrow.

Matt.26.37

He took Peter and the two sons of Zebedee along with him, and he began to be sorrowful and troubled.

Matt.26.37

And He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and He began to be sorrowful and deeply distressed.

Matt.26.37

He took Peter and Zebedee's two sons, James and John, and he began to be filled with anguish and deep distress.

Matt.26.38

Then he said, "This sorrow is crushing my life out. Stay here and keep vigil with me."

Matt.26.38

Then he said to them, "My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me."

Matt.26.38

Then He said to them, "My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death. Stay here and watch with Me."

Matt.26.38

He told them, "My soul is crushed with grief to the point of death. Stay here and watch with me."

Matt.26.39

Going a little ahead, he fell on his face, praying, "My Father, if there is any way, get me out of this. But please, not what I want. You, what do you want?"

Matt.26.39

Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, "My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will."

Matt.26.39

He went a little farther and fell on His face, and prayed, saying, "O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will."

Matt.26.39

He went on a little farther and fell face down on the ground, praying, "My Father! If it is possible, let this cup of suffering be taken away from me. Yet I want your will, not mine."

Matt.26.40

When he came back to his disciples, he found them sound asleep. He said to Peter, "Can't you stick it out with me a single hour?

Matt.26.40

Then he returned to his disciples and found them sleeping. "Could you men not keep watch with me for one hour?" he asked Peter.

Matt.26.40

Then He came to the disciples and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, "What! Could you not watch with Me one hour?

Matt.26.40

Then he returned to the disciples and found them asleep. He said to Peter, "Couldn't you stay awake and watch with me even one hour?

Matt.26.41

Stay alert; be in prayer so you don't wander into temptation without even knowing you're in danger. There is a part of you that is eager, ready for anything in God. But there's another part that's as lazy as an old dog sleeping by the fire."

Matt.26.41

"Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the body is weak."

Matt.26.41

Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak."

Matt.26.41

Keep alert and pray. Otherwise temptation will overpower you. For though the spirit is willing enough, the body is weak!"

Matt.26.42

He then left them a second time. Again he prayed, "My Father, if there is no other way than this, drinking this cup to the dregs, I'm ready. Do it your way."

Matt.26.42

He went away a second time and prayed, "My Father, if it is not possible for this cup to be taken away unless I drink it, may your will be done."

Matt.26.42

Again, a second time, He went away and prayed, saying, "O My Father, if this cup cannot pass away from Me unless I drink it, Your will be done."

Matt.26.42

Again he left them and prayed, "My Father! If this cup cannot be taken away until I drink it, your will be done."

Matt.26.43

When he came back, he again found them sound asleep. They simply couldn't keep their eyes open.

Matt.26.43

When he came back, he again found them sleeping, because their eyes were heavy.

Matt.26.43

And He came and found them asleep again, for their eyes were heavy.

Matt.26.43

He returned to them again and found them sleeping, for they just couldn't keep their eyes open.

Matt.26.44

This time he let them sleep on, and went back a third time to pray, going over the same ground one last time.

Matt.26.44

So he left them and went away once more and prayed the third time, saying the same thing.

Matt.26.44

So He left them, went away again, and prayed the third time, saying the same words.

Matt.26.44

So he went back to pray a third time, saying the same things again.

Matt.26.45

When he came back the next time, he said, "Are you going to sleep on and make a night of it? My time is up, the Son of Man is about to be handed over to the hands of sinners.

Matt.26.45

Then he returned to the disciples and said to them, "Are you still sleeping and resting? Look, the hour is near, and the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.

Matt.26.45

Then He came to His disciples and said to them, "Are you still sleeping and resting? Behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of Man is being betrayed into the hands of sinners.

Matt.26.45

Then he came to the disciples and said, "Still sleeping? Still resting? Look, the time has come. I, the Son of Man, am betrayed into the hands of sinners.

Matt.26.46

Get up! Let's get going! My betrayer is here."

Matt.26.46

Rise, let us go! Here comes my betrayer!"

Matt.26.46

Rise, let us be going. See, My betrayer is at hand."

Matt.26.46

Up, let's be going. See, my betrayer is here!"

Prov.4.10

Dear friend, take my advice; it will add years to your life.

Prov.4.10

Listen, my son, accept what I say, and the years of your life will be many.

Prov.4.10

Hear, my son, and receive my sayings, And the years of your life will be many.

Prov.4.10

My child, listen to me and do as I say, and you will have a long, good life.

Prov.4.11

I'm writing out clear directions to Wisdom Way, I'm drawing a map to Righteous Road.

Prov.4.11

I guide you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths.

Prov.4.11

I have taught you in the way of wisdom; I have led you in right paths.

Prov.4.11

I will teach you wisdom's ways and lead you in straight paths.

Prov.4.12

I don't want you ending up in blind alleys, or wasting time making wrong turns.

Prov.4.12

When you walk, your steps will not be hampered; when you run, you will not stumble.

Prov.4.12

When you walk, your steps will not be hindered, And when you run, you will not stumble.

Prov.4.12

If you live a life guided by wisdom, you won't limp or stumble as you run.

Prov.4.13

Hold tight to good advice; don't relax your grip. Guard it well--your life is at stake!

Prov.4.13

Hold on to instruction, do not let it go; guard it well, for it is your life.

Prov.4.13

Take firm hold of instruction, do not let go; Keep her, for she is your life.

Prov.4.13

Carry out my instructions; don't forsake them. Guard them, for they will lead you to a fulfilled life.

Prov.4.14

Don't take Wicked Bypass; don't so much as set foot on that road.

Prov.4.14

Do not set foot on the path of the wicked or walk in the way of evil men.

Prov.4.14

Do not enter the path of the wicked, And do not walk in the way of evil.

Prov.4.14

Do not do as the wicked do or follow the path of evildoers.

Prov.4.15

Stay clear of it; give it a wide berth. Make a detour and be on your way.

Prov.4.15

Avoid it, do not travel on it; turn from it and go on your way.

Prov.4.15

Avoid it, do not travel on it; Turn away from it and pass on.

Prov.4.15

Avoid their haunts. Turn away and go somewhere else,

Prov.4.16

Evil people are restless unless they're making trouble; They can't get a good night's sleep unless they've made life miserable for somebody.

Prov.4.16

For they cannot sleep till they do evil; they are robbed of slumber till they make someone fall.

Prov.4.16

For they do not sleep unless they have done evil; And their sleep is taken away unless they make someone fall.

Prov.4.16

for evil people cannot sleep until they have done their evil deed for the day. They cannot rest unless they have caused someone to stumble.

Prov.4.17

Perversity is their food and drink, violence their drug of choice.

Prov.4.17

They eat the bread of wickedness and drink the wine of violence.

Prov.4.17

For they eat the bread of wickedness, And drink the wine of violence.

Prov.4.17

They eat wickedness and drink violence!

Prov.4.18

The ways of right-living people glow with light; the longer they live, the brighter they shine.

Prov.4.18

The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining ever brighter till the full light of day.

Prov.4.18

But the path of the just is like the shining sun, That shines ever brighter unto the perfect day.

Prov.4.18

The way of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, which shines ever brighter until the full light of day.

Prov.4.19

But the road of wrongdoing gets darker and darker--travelers can't see a thing; they fall flat on their faces.

Prov.4.19

But the way of the wicked is like deep darkness; they do not know what makes them stumble.

Prov.4.19

The way of the wicked is like darkness; They do not know what makes them stumble.

Prov.4.19

But the way of the wicked is like complete darkness. Those who follow it have no idea what they are stumbling over.