Exodus 20:19

Translations

King James Version (KJV)

And they said to Moses, Speak you with us, and we will hear: but let not God speak with us, lest we die.

American King James Version (AKJV)

And they said to Moses, Speak you with us, and we will hear: but let not God speak with us, lest we die.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And they said unto Moses, Speak thou with us, and we will hear; but let not God speak with us, lest we die.

Basic English Translation (BBE)

And they said to Moses, To your words we will give ear, but let not the voice of God come to our ears, for fear death may come on us.

Webster's Revision

And they said to Moses, Speak thou with us, and we will hear: but let not God speak with us, lest we die.

World English Bible

They said to Moses, "Speak with us yourself, and we will listen; but don't let God speak with us, lest we die."

English Revised Version (ERV)

And they said unto Moses, Speak thou with us, and we will hear: but let not God speak with us, lest we die.

Definitions for Exodus 20:19

Let - To hinder or obstruct.

Wesley's Exodus 20:19 Bible Commentary

20:19 Speak thou with us — Hereby they obliged themselves to acquiesce in the mediation of Moses, they themselves nominating him as a fit person to deal between them and God, and promising to hearken to him as to God's messenger.

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