Lectionary Calendar
Saturday, July 12th, 2025
the Week of Proper 9 / Ordinary 14
the Week of Proper 9 / Ordinary 14
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Christian Standard Bible ®
Exodus 14:15
The Lord said to Moses, “Why are you crying out to me? Tell the Israelites to break camp.
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Hebrew Names Version
The LORD said to Moshe, "Why do you cry to me? Speak to the children of Yisra'el, that they go forward.
The LORD said to Moshe, "Why do you cry to me? Speak to the children of Yisra'el, that they go forward.
King James Version
And the Lord said unto Moses, Wherefore criest thou unto me? speak unto the children of Israel, that they go forward:
And the Lord said unto Moses, Wherefore criest thou unto me? speak unto the children of Israel, that they go forward:
Lexham English Bible
And Yahweh said to Moses, "Why do you cry out to me? Speak to the Israelites so that they set out.
And Yahweh said to Moses, "Why do you cry out to me? Speak to the Israelites so that they set out.
New Century Version
Then the Lord said to Moses, "Why are you crying out to me? Command the Israelites to start moving.
Then the Lord said to Moses, "Why are you crying out to me? Command the Israelites to start moving.
New English Translation
The Lord said to Moses, "Why do you cry out to me? Tell the Israelites to move on.
The Lord said to Moses, "Why do you cry out to me? Tell the Israelites to move on.
Amplified Bible
The LORD said to Moses, "Why do you cry to Me? Tell the sons of Israel to move forward [toward the sea].
The LORD said to Moses, "Why do you cry to Me? Tell the sons of Israel to move forward [toward the sea].
New American Standard Bible
Then the LORD said to Moses, "Why are you crying out to Me? Tell the sons of Israel to go forward.
Then the LORD said to Moses, "Why are you crying out to Me? Tell the sons of Israel to go forward.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And the Lord sayd vnto Moses, Wherefore cryest thou vnto me? speake vnto the children of Israel that they go forward:
And the Lord sayd vnto Moses, Wherefore cryest thou vnto me? speake vnto the children of Israel that they go forward:
Legacy Standard Bible
Then Yahweh said to Moses, "Why are you crying out to Me? Speak to the sons of Israel so that they go forward.
Then Yahweh said to Moses, "Why are you crying out to Me? Speak to the sons of Israel so that they go forward.
Contemporary English Version
The Lord said to Moses, "Why do you keep calling out to me for help? Tell the Israelites to move forward.
The Lord said to Moses, "Why do you keep calling out to me for help? Tell the Israelites to move forward.
Complete Jewish Bible
(A: iii) Adonai asked Moshe, "Why are you crying to me? Tell the people of Isra'el to go forward!
(A: iii) Adonai asked Moshe, "Why are you crying to me? Tell the people of Isra'el to go forward!
Darby Translation
And Jehovah said to Moses, Why dost thou cry unto me? Speak unto the children of Israel, that they go forward.
And Jehovah said to Moses, Why dost thou cry unto me? Speak unto the children of Israel, that they go forward.
Easy-to-Read Version
Then the Lord said to Moses, "Why are you still crying to me? Tell the Israelites to start moving.
Then the Lord said to Moses, "Why are you still crying to me? Tell the Israelites to start moving.
English Standard Version
The Lord said to Moses, "Why do you cry to me? Tell the people of Israel to go forward.
The Lord said to Moses, "Why do you cry to me? Tell the people of Israel to go forward.
George Lamsa Translation
And the LORD said to Moses. Why do you pray before me? Tell the children of Israel to go forward;
And the LORD said to Moses. Why do you pray before me? Tell the children of Israel to go forward;
Good News Translation
The Lord said to Moses, "Why are you crying out for help? Tell the people to move forward.
The Lord said to Moses, "Why are you crying out for help? Tell the people to move forward.
Literal Translation
And Jehovah said to Moses, Why do you cry to Me? Speak to the sons of Israel, and let them pull up stakes .
And Jehovah said to Moses, Why do you cry to Me? Speak to the sons of Israel, and let them pull up stakes .
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
The LORDE sayde vnto Moses: Wherfore criest thou vnto me? Speake vnto ye children of Israel, yt they go forwarde.
The LORDE sayde vnto Moses: Wherfore criest thou vnto me? Speake vnto ye children of Israel, yt they go forwarde.
American Standard Version
And Jehovah said unto Moses, Wherefore criest thou unto me? speak unto the children of Israel, that they go forward.
And Jehovah said unto Moses, Wherefore criest thou unto me? speak unto the children of Israel, that they go forward.
Bible in Basic English
And the Lord said to Moses, Why are you crying out to me? give the children of Israel the order to go forward.
And the Lord said to Moses, Why are you crying out to me? give the children of Israel the order to go forward.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And the Lorde sayde vnto Moyses: Wherfore cryest thou vnto me? speake vnto the children of Israel that they go forwarde.
And the Lorde sayde vnto Moyses: Wherfore cryest thou vnto me? speake vnto the children of Israel that they go forwarde.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And the LORD said unto Moses: 'Wherefore criest thou unto Me? speak unto the children of Israel, that they go forward.
And the LORD said unto Moses: 'Wherefore criest thou unto Me? speak unto the children of Israel, that they go forward.
King James Version (1611)
And the Lord saide vnto Moses, Wherefore criest thou vnto me? Speake vnto the children of Israel, that they goe forward.
And the Lord saide vnto Moses, Wherefore criest thou vnto me? Speake vnto the children of Israel, that they goe forward.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
and the Lord said to Moses, Why criest thou to me? speak to the children of Israel, and let them proceed.
and the Lord said to Moses, Why criest thou to me? speak to the children of Israel, and let them proceed.
English Revised Version
And the LORD said unto Moses, Wherefore criest thou unto me? speak unto the children of Israel, that they go forward.
And the LORD said unto Moses, Wherefore criest thou unto me? speak unto the children of Israel, that they go forward.
Berean Standard Bible
The LORD said to Moses, "Why are you crying out to Me? Tell the Israelites to go forward.
The LORD said to Moses, "Why are you crying out to Me? Tell the Israelites to go forward.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And the Lord seide to Moises, What criest thou to me? Speke thou to the sones of Israel, that thei go forth; forsothe reise thou thi yerde,
And the Lord seide to Moises, What criest thou to me? Speke thou to the sones of Israel, that thei go forth; forsothe reise thou thi yerde,
Young's Literal Translation
And Jehovah saith unto Moses, `What? thou criest unto Me -- speak unto the sons of Israel, and they journey;
And Jehovah saith unto Moses, `What? thou criest unto Me -- speak unto the sons of Israel, and they journey;
Update Bible Version
And Yahweh said to Moses, Why do you cry to me? speak to the sons of Israel, that they go forward.
And Yahweh said to Moses, Why do you cry to me? speak to the sons of Israel, that they go forward.
Webster's Bible Translation
And the LORD said to Moses, Why criest thou to me? Speak to the children of Israel, that they go forward:
And the LORD said to Moses, Why criest thou to me? Speak to the children of Israel, that they go forward:
World English Bible
Yahweh said to Moses, "Why do you cry to me? Speak to the children of Israel, that they go forward.
Yahweh said to Moses, "Why do you cry to me? Speak to the children of Israel, that they go forward.
New King James Version
And the LORD said to Moses, "Why do you cry to Me? Tell the children of Israel to go forward.
And the LORD said to Moses, "Why do you cry to Me? Tell the children of Israel to go forward.
New Living Translation
Then the Lord said to Moses, "Why are you crying out to me? Tell the people to get moving!
Then the Lord said to Moses, "Why are you crying out to me? Tell the people to get moving!
New Life Bible
Then the Lord said to Moses, "Why do you cry to me? Tell the people of Israel to keep going.
Then the Lord said to Moses, "Why do you cry to me? Tell the people of Israel to keep going.
New Revised Standard
Then the Lord said to Moses, "Why do you cry out to me? Tell the Israelites to go forward.
Then the Lord said to Moses, "Why do you cry out to me? Tell the Israelites to go forward.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And Yahweh said unto Moses, What outcry wouldst thou make unto me? Speak unto the sons of Israel, that they go forward;
And Yahweh said unto Moses, What outcry wouldst thou make unto me? Speak unto the sons of Israel, that they go forward;
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the Lord said to Moses: Why criest thou to me? Speak to the children of Israel to go forward.
And the Lord said to Moses: Why criest thou to me? Speak to the children of Israel to go forward.
Revised Standard Version
The LORD said to Moses, "Why do you cry to me? Tell the people of Israel to go forward.
The LORD said to Moses, "Why do you cry to me? Tell the people of Israel to go forward.
THE MESSAGE
God said to Moses: "Why cry out to me? Speak to the Israelites. Order them to get moving. Hold your staff high and stretch your hand out over the sea: Split the sea! The Israelites will walk through the sea on dry ground.
God said to Moses: "Why cry out to me? Speak to the Israelites. Order them to get moving. Hold your staff high and stretch your hand out over the sea: Split the sea! The Israelites will walk through the sea on dry ground.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
Then the LORD said to Moses, "Why are you crying out to Me? Tell the sons of Israel to go forward.
Then the LORD said to Moses, "Why are you crying out to Me? Tell the sons of Israel to go forward.
Contextual Overview
15The Lord said to Moses, “Why are you crying out to me? Tell the Israelites to break camp. 16As for you, lift up your staff, stretch out your hand over the sea, and divide it so that the Israelites can go through the sea on dry ground. 17As for me, I am going to harden the hearts of the Egyptians so that they will go in after them, and I will receive glory by means of Pharaoh, all his army, and his chariots and horsemen. 18The Egyptians will know that I am the Lord when I receive glory through Pharaoh, his chariots, and his horsemen.” 19Then the angel of God, who was going in front of the Israelite forces, moved and went behind them. The pillar of cloud moved from in front of them and stood behind them. 20It came between the Egyptian and Israelite forces. There was cloud and darkness, it lit up the night, and neither group came near the other all night long.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Exodus 17:4, Joshua 7:10, Ezra 10:4, Ezra 10:5, Nehemiah 9:9
Reciprocal: Exodus 12:3 - Speak ye 2 Kings 20:11 - cried unto Psalms 68:11 - Lord Psalms 78:53 - so that Psalms 99:6 - they called
Cross-References
Genesis 14:2
waged war against King Bera of Sodom, King Birsha of Gomorrah, King Shinab of Admah, and King Shemeber of Zeboiim, as well as the king of Bela (that is, Zoar).
waged war against King Bera of Sodom, King Birsha of Gomorrah, King Shinab of Admah, and King Shemeber of Zeboiim, as well as the king of Bela (that is, Zoar).
Genesis 14:3
All of these came as allies to the Siddim Valley (that is, the Dead Sea).
All of these came as allies to the Siddim Valley (that is, the Dead Sea).
Deuteronomy 15:2
This is how to cancel debt: Every creditor is to cancel what he has lent his neighbor. He is not to collect anything from his neighbor or brother, because the Lord’s release of debts has been proclaimed.
This is how to cancel debt: Every creditor is to cancel what he has lent his neighbor. He is not to collect anything from his neighbor or brother, because the Lord’s release of debts has been proclaimed.
1 Kings 15:18
So Asa withdrew all the silver and gold that remained in the treasuries of the Lord’s temple and the treasuries of the royal palace and gave it to his servants. Then King Asa sent them to Ben-hadad son of Tabrimmon son of Hezion king of Aram who lived in Damascus, saying,
So Asa withdrew all the silver and gold that remained in the treasuries of the Lord’s temple and the treasuries of the royal palace and gave it to his servants. Then King Asa sent them to Ben-hadad son of Tabrimmon son of Hezion king of Aram who lived in Damascus, saying,
Psalms 112:5
Good will come to the one who lends generouslyand conducts his business fairly.
Good will come to the one who lends generouslyand conducts his business fairly.
Acts 9:2
and requested letters from him to the synagogues in Damascus, so that if he found any men or women who belonged to the Way, he might bring them as prisoners to Jerusalem.
and requested letters from him to the synagogues in Damascus, so that if he found any men or women who belonged to the Way, he might bring them as prisoners to Jerusalem.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And the Lord said unto Moses, wherefore criest thou unto me?.... The Targum of Jonathan is,
"why standest thou and prayest before me?''
and no doubt this crying is to be understood of prayer, of mental prayer, of secret ejaculations put up by Moses to the Lord without a voice, for no mention is made of any: this shows, that though Moses most firmly believed that God would work salvation for them, yet he did not neglect the use of means, prayer to God for it; nor was the Lord displeased with him on that account, only he had other work for him to do, and he had no need to pray any longer, God had heard him, and would save him and his people:
speak unto the children of Israel, that they go forward; a little further, as Aben Ezra observes, until they were come to the sea shore, near to which they now were; and thither they were to move in an orderly composed manner, as unconcerned and fearless of their enemies.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Wherefore criest thou unto me? - Moses does not speak of his intercession, and we only know of it from this answer to his prayer.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Exodus 14:15. Wherefore criest thou unto me? — We hear not one word of Moses' praying, and yet here the Lord asks him why he cries unto him? From which we may learn that the heart of Moses was deeply engaged with God, though it is probable he did not articulate one word; but the language of sighs, tears, and desires is equally intelligible to God with that of words. This consideration should be a strong encouragement to every feeble, discouraged mind: Thou canst not pray, but thou canst weep; if even tears are denied thee, (for there may be deep and genuine repentance, where the distress is so great as to stop up those channels of relief,) then thou canst sigh; and God, whose Spirit has thus convinced thee of sin, righteousness, and judgment, knows thy unutterable groanings, and reads the inexpressible wish of thy burdened soul, a wish of which himself is the author, and which he has breathed into thy heart with the purpose to satisfy it.
