Exodus 19:6 - Printer Friendly

ESV: and you shall be to me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words that you shall speak to the people of Israel."

NIV: you will be for me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words you are to speak to the Israelites."

NASB: and you shall be to Me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words that you shall speak to the sons of Israel.'

CSB: and you will be my kingdom of priests and my holy nation.’ These are the words that you are to say to the Israelites."

NLT: And you will be my kingdom of priests, my holy nation.’ This is the message you must give to the people of Israel.'

KJV: And ye shall be unto me a kingdom of priests, and an holy nation. These are the words which thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel.

NKJV: And you shall be to Me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words which you shall speak to the children of Israel.”

The book of Exodus establishes God's covenant relationship with the full-fledged nation of Israel. The descendants of Abraham prosper after settling in Egypt, only to be enslaved by a fearful, hateful Egyptian Pharaoh. God appoints Moses to lead the people out of this bondage. Moses serves as God's spokesman, as the Lord brings plagues and judgments on Egypt, leading to the release of Israel.

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