Exodus 2:23 bbe — Now after a long time the king of Egypt came to his end: and the children of Israel were crying in their grief under th…

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"Now after a long time the king of Egypt came to his end: and the children of Israel were crying in their grief under the weight of their work, and their cry for help came to the ears of God."

— Exodus 2:23, Bible in Basic English

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Exodus 2 — Context

And he said to his daughters, Where is he? why have you let the man go? make him come in and give him a meal.

And Moses was happy to go on living with the man; and he gave his daughter Zipporah to Moses.

And she gave birth to a son, to whom he gave the name Gershom: for he said, I have been living in a strange land.

Now after a long time the king of Egypt came to his end: and the children of Israel were crying in their grief under the weight of their work, and their cry for help came to the ears of God.

And at the sound of their weeping the agreement which God had made with Abraham and Isaac and Jacob came to his mind.

And God's eyes were turned to the children of Israel and he gave them the knowledge of himself.

Exodus 2:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 2:23 say?

Exodus 2:23 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Now after a long time the king of Egypt came to his end: and the children of Israel were crying in their grief under the weight of their work, and their cry for help came to the ears of God.”

Where is Exodus 2:23 in the Bible?

Exodus 2:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 2, verse 23.

Who wrote Exodus?

Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.

What is the book of Exodus about?

Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.

What are the major themes of Exodus?

Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 2:23.

What translation should I read Exodus 2:23 in?

Exodus 2:23 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Exodus 2:23?

Exodus 2:23 reads (BBE): “Now after a long time the king of Egypt came to his end: and the children of Israel were crying in their grief under the weight of their work, and their cry for help came to the ears of God.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

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