What does Exodus 32:18 mean?
ESV: But he said, “It is not the sound of shouting for victory, or the sound of the cry of defeat, but the sound of singing that I hear.”
NIV: Moses replied: 'It is not the sound of victory, it is not the sound of defeat; it is the sound of singing that I hear.'
NASB: But he said, 'It is not the sound of the cry of victory, Nor is it the sound of the cry of defeat; But I hear the sound of singing.'
CSB: But Moses replied, It's not the sound of a victory cry and not the sound of a cry of defeat; I hear the sound of singing!
NLT: But Moses replied, 'No, it’s not a shout of victory nor the wailing of defeat. I hear the sound of a celebration.'
KJV: And he said, It is not the voice of them that shout for mastery, neither is it the voice of them that cry for being overcome: but the noise of them that sing do I hear.
NKJV: But he said: It is not the noise of the shout of victory, Nor the noise of the cry of defeat, But the sound of singing I hear.”
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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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