Exodus 3:9

Now therefore, behold, the cry of the children of Israel is come unto me: and I have also seen the oppression wherewith the Egyptians oppress them.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Exodus 3:9

BSB

And now the cry of the Israelites has reached Me, and I have seen how severely the Egyptians are oppressing them.

AKJV

Now therefore, behold, the cry of the children of Israel is come to me: and I have also seen the oppression with which the Egyptians oppress them.

CPDV

And so, the outcry of the sons of Israel has come to me. And I have seen their affliction, with which they are oppressed by the Egyptians.

ERV

And now, behold, the cry of the children of Israel is come unto me: moreover I have seen the oppression wherewith the Egyptians oppress them.

NHEB

Now, look, the cry of the children of Israel has come to me. Moreover I have seen the oppression with which the Egyptians oppress them.

SMT

And now behold the cry of the sons of Israel came to me: and also I saw the oppression which the Egyptians oppressed them.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Exodus 3:9

NowthereforebeholdthecryH6818Noun FeminineofthechildrenH1121Noun MasculineofIsraelH3478Proper Name MasculineiscomeH935VerbuntomeandIhavealsoseenH7200VerbtheoppressionH3906Noun MasculinewherewiththeEgyptiansH4714 oppressH3905Verbthem

Commentary for Exodus 3:9

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Exodus 3:9

Summary

God hears the cries of oppressed Israelites

Place

Mount Horeb

Event

God acknowledges collective suffering

Estimated Time Period

c. 1300-1200 BC