Exodus 3:19 web — I know that the king of Egypt won't give you permission to 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."

— Exodus 3:19, World English Bible

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Exodus 3 — Context

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Go, and gather the elders of Israel together, and tell them, 'Yahweh, the God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, of Isaac, and of Jacob, has appeared to me, saying, "I have surely visited you, and seen that which is done to you in Egypt;

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and I have said, I will bring you up out of the affliction of Egypt to the land of the Canaanite, the Hittite, the Amorite, the Perizzite, the Hivite, and the Jebusite, to a land flowing with milk and honey."'

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They will listen to your voice, and you shall come, you and the elders of Israel, to the king of Egypt, and you shall tell him, 'Yahweh, the God of the Hebrews, has met with us. Now please let us go three days' journey into the wilderness, that we may sacrifice to Yahweh, our God.'

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

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I will put forth my hand and strike Egypt with all my wonders which I will do in its midst, and after that he will let you go.

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I will give this people favor in the sight of the Egyptians, and it will happen that when you go, you shall not go empty-handed.

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But every woman shall ask of her neighbor, and of her who visits her house, jewels of silver, jewels of gold, and clothing; and you shall put them on your sons, and on your daughters. You shall plunder the Egyptians."

Exodus 3:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 3:19 say?
Exodus 3:19 in the World English Bible reads: “I know that the king of Egypt won't give you permission to go, no, not by a mighty hand.”
Where is Exodus 3:19 in the Bible?
Exodus 3:19 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 3, verse 19.
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 3:19.
What translation should I read Exodus 3:19 in?
Exodus 3:19 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 3:19?
Exodus 3:19 reads (WEB): “I know that the king of Egypt won't give you permission to go, no, not by a mighty hand.” 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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