Exodus 17:2
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King James Version (modern wording)
Wherefore the people did chide with Moses, and said, Give us water that we may drink. And Moses said unto them, Why chide all of you with me? wherefore do all of you tempt the LORD?
Exodus 17:2 (KJV)
American Standard Version
Wherefore the people strove with Moses, and said, Give us water that we may drink. And Moses said unto them, Why strive ye with me? wherefore do ye tempt Jehovah?
Exodus 17:2 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
So the people contended with Moses, “Give us water to drink.” “Why do you contend with me?” Moses replied. “Why do you test the LORD?”
Exodus 17:2 (BSB)
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What does Exodus 17:2 say?
Exodus 17:2 in modern King James wording reads: "Wherefore the people did chide with Moses, and said, Give us water that we may drink. And Moses said unto them, Why chide all of you with me? wherefore do all of you tempt the LORD?"
Where is Exodus 17:2 found in the Bible?
Exodus 17:2 is verse 2 of chapter 17 of the book of Exodus, in the Old Testament. Exodus has 40 chapters.
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