Exodus 14:12
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King James Version (modern wording)
Is not this the word that we did tell you in Egypt, saying, Let us alone, that we may serve the Egyptians? For it had been better for us to serve the Egyptians, than that we should die in the wilderness.
Exodus 14:12 (KJV)
American Standard Version
Is not this the word that we spake unto thee in Egypt, saying, Let us alone, that we may serve the Egyptians? For it were better for us to serve the Egyptians, than that we should die in the wilderness.
Exodus 14:12 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
Did we not say to you in Egypt, ‘Leave us alone so that we may serve the Egyptians’? For it would have been better for us to serve the Egyptians than to die in the wilderness.”
Exodus 14:12 (BSB)
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What does Exodus 14:12 say?
Exodus 14:12 in modern King James wording reads: "Is not this the word that we did tell you in Egypt, saying, Let us alone, that we may serve the Egyptians? For it had been better for us to serve the Egyptians, than that we should die in the wilderness."
Where is Exodus 14:12 found in the Bible?
Exodus 14:12 is verse 12 of chapter 14 of the book of Exodus, in the Old Testament. Exodus has 40 chapters.
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