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◄ Exodus 3:19►

New International Version
But I know that the king of Egypt will not let you go unless a mighty hand compels him.

New Living Translation
“But I know that the king of Egypt will not let you go unless a mighty hand forces him.

English Standard Version
But I know that the king of Egypt will not let you go unless compelled by a mighty hand.

Berean Standard Bible
But I know that the king of Egypt will not allow you to go unless a mighty hand compels him.

King James Bible
And I am sure that the king of Egypt will not let you go, no, not by a mighty hand.

New King James Version
But I am sure that the king of Egypt will not let you go, no, not even by a mighty hand.

New American Standard Bible
But I know that the king of Egypt will not permit you to go, except under compulsion.

NASB 1995
“But I know that the king of Egypt will not permit you to go, except under compulsion.

NASB 1977
“But I know that the king of Egypt will not permit you to go, except under compulsion.

Legacy Standard Bible
But I know that the king of Egypt will not give youpermission to go, except by a strong hand.

Amplified Bible
But I know that the king of Egypt will not let you go unless [he is forced] by a strong hand.

Christian Standard Bible
“However, I know that the king of Egypt will not allow you to go, even under force from a strong hand.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
However, I know that the king of Egypt will not allow you to go, unless he is forced by a strong 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.

Contemporary English Version
But I know that the king of Egypt won't let you go unless something forces him to.

English Revised Version
And I know that the king of Egypt will not give you leave to go, no, not by a mighty hand.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
I know that the king of Egypt will not let you go, even if he is forced to.

Good News Translation
I know that the king of Egypt will not let you go unless he is forced to do so.

International Standard Version
I know that the king of Egypt won't allow you to go unless compelled to do so by force,

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.

Webster's Bible Translation
And I am sure that the king of Egypt will not let you go, no, not by a mighty hand.

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
But I know that the king of Egypt will not allow you to go unless a mighty hand compels him.

World English Bible
I know that the king of Egypt won’t give you permission to go, no, not by a mighty hand.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
And I have known that the king of Egypt does not permit you to go, unless by a strong hand,

Young's Literal Translation
'And I -- I have known that the king of Egypt doth not permit you to go, unless by a strong hand,

Smith's Literal Translation
And I knew that the king of Egypt will not give you to go and not with a strong hand.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
But I know that the king of Egypt will not let you go, but by a mighty hand.

Catholic Public Domain Version
But I know that the king of Egypt will not release you, unless you go out by a powerful hand.

New American Bible
Yet I know that the king of Egypt will not allow you to go unless his hand is forced.

New Revised Standard Version
I know, however, that the king of Egypt will not let you go unless compelled by a mighty hand.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And I know that the king of Egypt will not let you go, except by force.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And I know that the King of Egypt will not allow you to go, and it is not in his power.

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
And I know that the king of Egypt will not give you leave to go, except by a mighty hand.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
But I know that Pharao king of Egypt will not let you go, save with a mighty hand;

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

Moses at the Burning Bush
…18The elders of Israel will listen to what you say, and you must go with them to the king of Egypt and tell him, ‘The LORD, the God of the Hebrews, has met with us. Now please let us take a three-day journey into the wilderness, so that we may sacrifice to the LORD our God.’19But I know that the king of Egypt will not allow you to go unless a mighty hand compels him.20So I will stretch out My hand and strike the Egyptians with all the wonders I will perform among them. And after that, he will release you.…

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Cross References

Exodus 5:2
But Pharaoh replied, “Who is the LORD that I should obey His voice and let Israel go? I do not know the LORD, and I will not let Israel go.”

Exodus 7:3-4
But I will harden Pharaoh’s heart, and though I will multiply My signs and wonders in the land of Egypt, / Pharaoh will not listen to you. Then I will lay My hand on Egypt, and by mighty acts of judgment I will bring the divisions of My people the Israelites out of the land of Egypt.

Exodus 9:16
But I have raised you up for this very purpose, that I might display My power to you, and that My name might be proclaimed in all the earth.

Exodus 10:1-2
Then the LORD said to Moses, “Go to Pharaoh, for I have hardened his heart and the hearts of his officials, that I may perform these miraculous signs of Mine among them, / and that you may tell your children and grandchildren how severely I dealt with the Egyptians when I performed miraculous signs among them, so that all of you may know that I am the LORD.”

Exodus 11:9
The LORD said to Moses, “Pharaoh will not listen to you, so that My wonders may be multiplied in the land of Egypt.”

Exodus 12:31-33
Then Pharaoh summoned Moses and Aaron by night and said, “Get up, leave my people, both you and the Israelites! Go, worship the LORD as you have requested. / Take your flocks and herds as well, just as you have said, and depart! And bless me also.” / And in order to send them out of the land quickly, the Egyptians urged the people on. “For otherwise,” they said, “we are all going to die!”

Deuteronomy 6:22
Before our eyes the LORD inflicted great and devastating signs and wonders on Egypt, on Pharaoh, and on all his household.

Deuteronomy 7:19
the great trials that you saw, the signs and wonders, and the mighty hand and outstretched arm by which the LORD your God brought you out. The LORD your God will do the same to all the peoples you now fear.

Deuteronomy 26:8
Then the LORD brought us out of Egypt with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm, with great terror, signs, and wonders.

Nehemiah 9:10
You performed signs and wonders against Pharaoh, all his officials, and all the people of his land, for You knew they had acted with arrogance against our fathers. You made a name for Yourself that endures to this day.

Psalm 105:27-38
They performed His miraculous signs among them, and wonders in the land of Ham. / He sent darkness, and it became dark—yet they defied His words. / He turned their waters to blood and caused their fish to die. ...

Psalm 135:9
He sent signs and wonders into your midst, O Egypt, against Pharaoh and all his servants.

Isaiah 63:12
who sent His glorious arm to lead them by the right hand of Moses, who divided the waters before them to gain for Himself everlasting renown,

Jeremiah 32:20-21
You performed signs and wonders in the land of Egypt, and You do so to this very day, both in Israel and among all mankind. And You have made a name for Yourself, as is the case to this day. / You brought Your people Israel out of the land of Egypt with signs and wonders, with a strong hand and an outstretched arm, and with great terror.

Acts 7:36
He led them out and performed wonders and signs in the land of Egypt, at the Red Sea, and for forty years in the wilderness.

Treasury of Scripture

And I am sure that the king of Egypt will not let you go, no, not by a mighty hand.

will not.

Exodus 5:2
And Pharaoh said, Whois the LORD, that I should obey his voice to let Israel go? I know not the LORD, neither will I let Israel go.

Exodus 7:4
But Pharaoh shall not hearken unto you, that I may lay my hand upon Egypt, and bring forth mine armies,and my people the children of Israel, out of the land of Egypt by great judgments.

no, not by a mighty hand.

Exodus 6:1
Then the LORD said unto Moses, Now shalt thou see what I will do to Pharaoh: for with a strong hand shall he let them go, and with a strong hand shall he drive them out of his land.

Exodus 7:1
And the LORD said unto Moses, See, I have made thee a god to Pharaoh: and Aaron thy brother shall be thy prophet.

Exodus 8:1
And the LORD spake unto Moses, Go unto Pharaoh, and say unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Let my people go, that they may serve me.

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Exodus 3

1.Moses keeps Jethro's flock.
2.God appears to him in a burning bush.
9.He sends him to deliver Israel.
13.The name of God.
15.His message to Israel, and Pharaoh, whose opposition is foretold.
20.He is assured of Israel's deliverance.

Study Bible

Book ◦ Chapter

But I know
This phrase emphasizes God's omniscience and foreknowledge. Throughout Scripture, God's knowledge of future events is a recurring theme, affirming His sovereignty and divine plan. This assurance to Moses highlights God's control over the unfolding events in Egypt.

that the king of Egypt
The Pharaoh of Egypt was considered a god by his people, wielding immense power and authority. Historically, the Pharaoh during the time of the Exodus is often identified as either Thutmose III or Ramses II, though the exact identity remains debated. The mention of the king underscores the political and spiritual confrontation between God and the Egyptian deities.

will not allow you to go
This reflects the hardening of Pharaoh's heart, a theme that recurs throughout the Exodus narrative. It illustrates the spiritual blindness and stubbornness of those who oppose God's will. This resistance sets the stage for the display of God's power through the plagues.

unless a mighty hand compels him
The "mighty hand" symbolizes God's power and intervention. This phrase foreshadows the ten plagues and the eventual deliverance of the Israelites, demonstrating God's supremacy over Egypt's gods and Pharaoh. It also prefigures the ultimate deliverance through Jesus Christ, who frees humanity from the bondage of sin. The concept of God's "mighty hand" is echoed inDeuteronomy 26:8, reinforcing the theme of divine deliverance.

Persons / Places / Events

1.Moses
The central human figure in the Exodus account, chosen by God to lead the Israelites out of Egypt.

2.Pharaoh (King of Egypt)
The ruler of Egypt who is resistant to letting the Israelites go, representing opposition to God's will.

3.God (Yahweh)
The divine being who speaks to Moses, revealing His power and plan for the liberation of His people.

4.Egypt
The land where the Israelites are enslaved, symbolizing bondage and oppression.

5.The Exodus
The event of the Israelites' departure from Egypt, a pivotal moment in biblical history demonstrating God's deliverance.

Teaching Points

God's Sovereignty
Recognize that God is in control, even over the hearts of kings and rulers. His plans will prevail despite human resistance.

Divine Power
Understand that God's "mighty hand" is necessary to overcome the obstacles and opposition we face in life.

Human Resistance
Acknowledge that like Pharaoh, people can be resistant to God's will, but God can use even their resistance for His purposes.

Faith in God's Timing
Trust in God's timing and methods, knowing that He works in ways that may not be immediately visible or understandable to us.

Deliverance and Freedom
Reflect on the spiritual significance of the Exodus as a metaphor for deliverance from sin and bondage through Christ.

Lists and Questions

Top 10 Lessons from Exodus 3

What is the plot of 'Destroying Angel'?

Exodus 6:11–12: Why would God repeatedly send Moses to Pharaoh despite Moses’ continual failure to persuade him?

How does Hosea 2:3 align with a loving and merciful God if He threatens to strip Israel bare like a barren land?

(Psalm 27:10) Why does the text offer hope in God's unfailing care when the Bible elsewhere shows faithful people experiencing abandonment or disaster?

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(19)I am sure.--Heb.,I know,which is more suitable, since it is God who speaks, and to Him the future is known with as absolute a certainty as the past.

No, not by a mighty hand.--Rather,not even under a mighty hand(ne quidem valida manu castigatus,Rosenmller). Pharaoh, even when chastised by My mighty hand, will not voluntarily permit of your departure (seeExodus 14:5-23).

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 19. -I am sure. Literally, "I know," a better rendering, since, "I am sure" implies something leas than knowledge.No, not by a mighty hand. Or "not even by a mighty hand." Pharaoh will not be willing to let you go even when my mighty hand is laid upon him. (SeeExodus 8:15, 19, 32;Exodus 9:12, 35;Exodus 10:20, 27.) "But by strong hand" (marg.) is a rendering which the rules of grammar do not permit.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

But I
וַאֲנִ֣י(wa·’ă·nî)
Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - first person common singular
Strong's 589:I

know
יָדַ֔עְתִּי(yā·ḏa‘·tî)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 3045:To know

that
כִּ֠י(kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588:A relative conjunction

the king
מֶ֥לֶךְ(me·leḵ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4428:A king

of Egypt
מִצְרַ֖יִם(miṣ·ra·yim)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 4714:Egypt -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their country in Northwest Africa

will not
לֹֽא־(lō-)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808:Not, no

allow
יִתֵּ֥ן(yit·tên)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5414:To give, put, set

you to go
לַהֲלֹ֑ךְ(la·hă·lōḵ)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 1980:To go, come, walk

unless
וְלֹ֖א(wə·lō)
Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808:Not, no

a mighty hand compels him.
חֲזָקָֽה׃(ḥă·zā·qāh)
Adjective - feminine singular
Strong's 2389:Strong, stout, mighty

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