Exodus 12:33

“And the Egyptians were urgent upon the people, that they might send them out of the land in haste; for they said, We be all dead men.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations

And the Egyptians were vrgent vpon the people that they might send them out of the land in haste: for they said, We be all dead men.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

The Egyptians urged the people, to send them out of the land in haste, for they said, "We will all be dead."
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And the Egyptians were urgent upon the people, to send them out of the land in haste; for they said, We are all dead men.
- American Standard Version (1901)

And the Egyptians were forcing the people on, to get them out of the land quickly; for they said, We are all dead men.
- Basic English Bible

And the Egyptians urged the people, to send them out of the land in haste; for they said, We are all dead [men]!
- Darby Bible

And the Egyptians were urgent upon the people, that they might send them out of the land in haste; for they said, We are all dead men.
- Webster's Bible

The Egyptians were urgent with the people, to send them out of the land in haste, for they said, "We are all dead men."
- World English Bible

And the Egyptians are urgent on the people, hasting to send them away out of the land, for they said, `We are all dead;'
- Youngs Literal Bible

And the Egyptians were urgent upon the people, to send them out of the land in haste; for they said: 'We are all dead men.'
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Exodus 12:33


12:33 We be all dead men - When death comes unto our houses, it is seasonable for us to think of our own mortality.


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