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New Living Translation
Exodus 14:15
Then the Lord said to Moses, "Why are you crying out to me? Tell the people to get moving!
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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.
Christian Standard Bible®
The Lord said to Moses, “Why are you crying out to me? Tell the Israelites to break camp.
The Lord said to Moses, “Why are you crying out to me? Tell the Israelites to break camp.
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 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
15 Then the Lord said to Moses, "Why are you crying out to me? Tell the people to get moving! 16 Pick up your staff and raise your hand over the sea. Divide the water so the Israelites can walk through the middle of the sea on dry ground. 17 And I will harden the hearts of the Egyptians, and they will charge in after the Israelites. My great glory will be displayed through Pharaoh and his troops, his chariots, and his charioteers. 18 When my glory is displayed through them, all Egypt will see my glory and know that I am the Lord !" 19 Then the angel of God, who had been leading the people of Israel, moved to the rear of the camp. The pillar of cloud also moved from the front and stood behind them. 20 The cloud settled between the Egyptian and Israelite camps. As darkness fell, the cloud turned to fire, lighting up the night. But the Egyptians and Israelites did not approach each other all night.
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
fought against King Bera of Sodom, King Birsha of Gomorrah, King Shinab of Admah, King Shemeber of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela (also called Zoar).
fought against King Bera of Sodom, King Birsha of Gomorrah, King Shinab of Admah, King Shemeber of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela (also called Zoar).
Genesis 14:3
This second group of kings joined forces in Siddim Valley (that is, the valley of the Dead Sea).
This second group of kings joined forces in Siddim Valley (that is, the valley of the Dead Sea).
Deuteronomy 15:2
This is how it must be done. Everyone must cancel the loans they have made to their fellow Israelites. They must not demand payment from their neighbors or relatives, for the Lord 's time of release has arrived.
This is how it must be done. Everyone must cancel the loans they have made to their fellow Israelites. They must not demand payment from their neighbors or relatives, for the Lord 's time of release has arrived.
1 Kings 15:18
Asa responded by removing all the silver and gold that was left in the treasuries of the Temple of the Lord and the royal palace. He sent it with some of his officials to Ben-hadad son of Tabrimmon, son of Hezion, the king of Aram, who was ruling in Damascus, along with this message:
Asa responded by removing all the silver and gold that was left in the treasuries of the Temple of the Lord and the royal palace. He sent it with some of his officials to Ben-hadad son of Tabrimmon, son of Hezion, the king of Aram, who was ruling in Damascus, along with this message:
Psalms 112:5
Good comes to those who lend money generously and conduct their business fairly.
Good comes to those who lend money generously and conduct their business fairly.
Acts 9:2
He requested letters addressed to the synagogues in Damascus, asking for their cooperation in the arrest of any followers of the Way he found there. He wanted to bring them—both men and women—back to Jerusalem in chains.
He requested letters addressed to the synagogues in Damascus, asking for their cooperation in the arrest of any followers of the Way he found there. He wanted to bring them—both men and women—back to Jerusalem in chains.
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.
