Exodus 2:25
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
25 God saw the Israelites, and God knew….[a]
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- 2:25 God knew: in response to the people’s cry, God, mindful of the covenant, looks on their plight and acknowledges firsthand the depth of their suffering (see 3:7). In vv. 23–25, traditionally attributed to the Priestly writer, God is mentioned five times, in contrast to the rest of chaps. 1–2, where God is rarely mentioned. These verses serve as a fitting transition to Moses’ call in chap. 3.
Exodus 2:25
New International Version
25 So God looked on the Israelites and was concerned(A) about them.
Exodus 2:25
King James Version
25 And God looked upon the children of Israel, and God had respect unto them.
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