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ESV: the LORD said to Moses, “Go to the people and consecrate them today and tomorrow, and let them wash their garments

NIV: And the LORD said to Moses, 'Go to the people and consecrate them today and tomorrow. Have them wash their clothes

NASB: The Lord also said to Moses, 'Go to the people and consecrate them today and tomorrow, and have them wash their garments;

CSB: and the Lord told Moses, "Go to the people and consecrate them today and tomorrow. They must wash their clothes

NLT: Then the Lord told Moses, 'Go down and prepare the people for my arrival. Consecrate them today and tomorrow, and have them wash their clothing.

KJV: And the LORD said unto Moses, Go unto the people, and sanctify them to day and to morrow, and let them wash their clothes,

NKJV: Then the Lord said to Moses, “Go to the people and consecrate them today and tomorrow, and let them wash their clothes.

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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