EXO 8:19 Parallel Verse View

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BrLXX (EXO 8:15) Εἶπαν οὖν οἱ ἐπαοιδοὶ τῷ Φαραῷ, δάκτυλος Θεοῦ ἐστι τοῦτο· καὶ ἐσκληρύνθη ἡ καρδία Φαραὼ, καὶ οὐκ εἰσήκουσεν αὐτῶν, καθάπερ ἐλάλησε Κύριος.
(Eipan oun hoi epaoidoi tōi Faraōi, daktulos Theou esti touto; kai esklaʸrunthaʸ haʸ kardia Faraō, kai ouk eisaʸkousen autōn, kathaper elalaʸse Kurios.)

BrTr (EXO 8:15) So the charmers said to Pharao, This is the finger of God. But the heart of Pharao was hardened, and he hearkened not to them, as the Lord said.

ULT And the magicians said to Pharaoh, “It is the finger of God.” And the heart of Pharaoh was strong, and he did not listen to them, just as Yahweh said.

UST The magicians said to the king, “A god did this!” But just like Yahweh had said, the king continued to be stubborn and would not obey Aaron and Moses.

BSB & MSB “This is the finger of God,” the magicians said to Pharaoh. But Pharaoh’s heart was hardened,[fn] and he would not listen to them, just as the LORD had said.

8:19 Or stiffened or strengthened

OEB No OEB EXO 8:19 book available

WEBBE & WMBB Then the magicians said to Pharaoh, “This is God’s finger;” but Pharaoh’s heart was hardened, and he didn’t listen to them, as the LORD had spoken.

NET The magicians said to Pharaoh, “It is the finger of God!” But Pharaoh’s heart remained hard, and he did not listen to them, just as the Lord had predicted.

LSV and the enchanters say to Pharaoh, “It [is] the finger of God”; and the heart of Pharaoh is strong, and he has not listened to them, as YHWH has spoken.

FBV “This is an act of God,”[fn] the magicians told Pharaoh. But Pharaoh chose to be stubbornly hard-hearted, and he wouldn't listen to Moses and Aaron, just as the Lord had predicted.

8:19 “This is an act of God”: literally, “It is the finger of God.”

T4T The men who worked magic said to the king, “It is God who has done this with his power [MTY]!” But the king continued to be stubborn [IDM], and he would not pay attention to us, just as Yahweh had predicted.

LEB And the magicians said to Pharaoh, “It is the finger of God.” But the heart of Pharaoh was hard, and he did not listen to them, as Yahweh had spoken.

BBE Then the wonder-workers said to Pharaoh, This is the finger of God: but Pharaoh's heart was hard, and he did not give ear to them, as the Lord had said.

Moff No Moff EXO 8:19 book available

JPS (EXO 8:15) (8-11) But when Pharaoh saw that there was respite, he hardened his heart, and hearkened not unto them; as the LORD had spoken.

ASV Then the magicians said unto Pharaoh, This is the finger of God: and Pharaoh’s heart was hardened, and he hearkened not unto them; as Jehovah had spoken.

DRA And the magicians said to Pharao This is the finger of God. And Pharao heart was hardened, and he hearkened not unto them, as the Lord had commanded.

YLT and the scribes say unto Pharaoh, 'It [is] the finger of God;' and the heart of Pharaoh is strong, and he hath not hearkened unto them, as Jehovah hath spoken.

Drby Then the scribes said to Pharaoh, This is the finger of [fn]God! But Pharaoh's heart was stubborn, and he hearkened not to them, as Jehovah had said.

8.19 Elohim

RV Then the magicians said unto Pharaoh, This is the finger of God: and Pharaoh’s heart was hardened, and he hearkened not unto them; as the LORD had spoken.

SLT And the sacred scribes will say to Pharaoh, This the finger of God: and Pharaoh’s heart will be strengthened, and he heard not to them: as Jehovah said.

Wbstr Then the magicians said to Pharaoh, This is the finger of God: and Pharaoh's heart was hardened, and he hearkened not to them; as the LORD had said.

KJB-1769 Then the magicians said unto Pharaoh, This is the finger of God: and Pharaoh’s heart was hardened, and he hearkened not unto them; as the LORD had said.

KJB-1611 Then the Magicians said vnto Pharaoh; This is the singer of God. And Pharaohs heart was hardned, and he hearkened not vnto them, as the LORD had said.
(Then the Magicians said unto Pharaoh; This is the singer of God. And Pharaohs heart was hardened, and he hearkened not unto them, as the LORD had said.)

Bshps Then said the enchaunters vnto Pharao: this is the finger of God. And Pharaos heart remayned obstinate, and he hearkened not vnto them, euen as the Lorde had sayde.
(Then said the enchanters unto Pharao: this is the finger of God. And Pharaos heart remained obstinate, and he hearkened not unto them, even as the Lord had said.)

Gnva Then saide the enchanters vnto Pharaoh, This is the finger of God. But Pharaohs heart remained obstinate, and hee hearkened not vnto them, as the Lord had said.
(Then said the enchanters unto Pharaoh, This is the finger of God. But Pharaohs heart remained obstinate, and he hearkened not unto them, as the Lord had said.)

Cvdl Then sayde ye Sorcerers vnto Pharao: It is the fynger of God. But Pharaos hert was hardened, & he herkened not vnto the, euen as the LORDE had sayde.
(Then said ye/you_all Sorcerers unto Pharao: It is the finger of God. But Pharaos heart was hardened, and he hearkened not unto them, even as the LORD had said.)

Wycl And the witchis seiden to Farao, This is the fyngur of God. And the herte of Farao was maad hard, and he herde not hem, as the Lord comaundide.
(And the witches said to Pharaoh, This is the finger of God. And the heart of Pharaoh was made hard, and he herd/heard not hem, as the Lord commanded.)

Luth (EXO 8:15) Da sprachen die Zauberer zu Pharao: Das ist Gottes Finger. Aber das Herz Pharaos ward verstockt und hörete sie nicht, wie denn der HErr gesagt hatte.
(So said the sorcerer to/for Pharaoh: The is God’s finger. But the heart Pharaos what/which stubborn and heard they/she/them not, as/like because/than the/of_the LORD said had.)

ClVg Et dixerunt malefici ad Pharaonem: Digitus Dei est hic; induratumque est cor Pharaonis, et non audivit eos sicut præceperat Dominus.[fn]
(And they_said of_crime to Pharaoh: Finger of_God it_is hic; and_made_hard it_is heart Pharaoh, and not/no he_heard them like had_ordered Master.)

8.19 Digitus Dei est hic, etc. ISID. ex Aug. ep. 119. In tertio signo magi deficiunt, dicentes: Digitus Dei est: qui typum hæreticorum et animositatem habuerunt. Unde: Sicut Jamnes et Mambres restiterunt Moysi, ita et hi resistunt veritati, homines mente corrupti, reprobi circa fidem, etc. II Tim. 3.. Hi autem qui per mentis corruptionem inquieti fuerunt, in tertio signo defecerunt, fatentes sibi adversum Spiritum sanctum, qui erat in Mose. Tertio enim ponitur loco Spiritus, qui est digitus Dei: qui sicut placatus requiem præstat mitibus et humilibus corde, ita iratus immites et superbos per inquietudinem exagitat, quam muscæ gravissimæ significaverunt, sub quibus magi defecerunt, dicentes: Digitus Dei est hic, ne intelligant unde decipiantur. STRAB. Notandum quia tertio signo victi sunt magi, quia omnis perfidia et mundana sapientia, vel philosophia, fide Trinitatis vincitur. Cum enim philosophiam invenerint, et de machina totius mundi disputaverint, ad cognitionem Trinitatis pervenire nequiverunt. Per digitum Spiritus sanctus intelligitur, non quod minor sit Patre et Filio, sed quia in digito plurimæ divisiones sunt, et per Spiritum sanctum datur divisio gratiarum. AUG., quæst. 25 in Exod., tom. 3. Quod dixerunt magi ad Pharaonem, etc., usque ad, quamvis de Filio non tacuerunt.

8.19 Finger of_God it_is this/here, etc. ISID. from Aug. epistle. 119. In third sign/seal(v) magi they_fail, saying: Finger of_God it_is: who/which type of_heretics and boldness they_had. From_where/who: Like Whether_I_will_gos and Yambres they_resisted of_Moses, so/thus and these they_resist to_the_truth, people/men mind corrupted, reprobate around/about faith, etc. II Tim. 3.. They however who/which through of_the_mind corruption rest they_were, in/into/on third sign/seal(v) they_failed, confessing to_himself against Spirit holy, who/which was in/into/on Mose. Third because is_placed instead Spirit, who/which it_is finger of_God: who/which like appeased rest/repose provides gentle and to_the_humble heart, so/thus angry cruel and proud through disturbance drives_out, how fly heaviest they_signified, under to_whom magi they_failed, saying: Finger of_God it_is this/here, not understand from_where/who they_may_be_deceived. STRAB. Note because third sign/seal(v) defeated are magi, because everyone treachery and worldly wisdom, or philosophy, with_faith Trinity is_defeated. Since because philosophy they_found, and from/about machine of_the_whole world they_may_have_argued, to knowledge Trinity to_arrive they_were_unable. Through finger Spirit holy understood, not/no that minor be Father and Son, but because in/into/on finger many divisions are, and through Spirit holy given division thanks. AUG., quest. 25 in/into/on Exodus., tom. 3. That they_said magi to Pharaoh, etc., until to, although/however from/about Son not/no they_were_silent.

UTN uW Translation Notes:

Note 1 topic: translate-unknown

הַֽ⁠חַרְטֻמִּים֙

(Some words not found in UHB: and=they_said the=magicians/soothsayers to/towards Parˊoh finger_of ʼElohīm who/which and,it_was_strong heart_of Parˊoh's and=not listen to,them just=as he/it_had_said YHWH )

See how you translated this term in [7:11](../07/11.md).

Note 2 topic: figures-of-speech / synecdoche

אֶצְבַּ֥ע אֱלֹהִ֖ים הִ֑וא

The words “finger of God” represent the power of God. If it would be helpful in your language, you could translate the meaning plainly. Alternate translation: [This is the powerful work of God]

Note 3 topic: figures-of-speech / metaphor

וַ⁠יֶּחֱזַ֤ק לֵב־פַּרְעֹה֙

Pharaoh’s stubborn attitude is spoken of as if his heart were strong. If the heart is not the body part your culture uses to refer to a person’s will, consider using whichever organ your culture would use for this image. See how you translated this in [Exodus 7:13](../07/13.md). This is a neutral statement (it does not say that anyone caused him to be stubborn as many others in this part of the narrative do). Alternate translation: [Pharaoh was still defiant]

Note 4 topic: writing-pronouns

אֲלֵ⁠הֶ֔ם

to,them

Here, them may refer to the magicians or to Aaron and Moses. Alternate translation: [to the magicians’ warning]

כַּ⁠אֲשֶׁ֖ר דִּבֶּ֥ר יְהוָֽה

Some languages will need to place this before the thing that Yahweh predicted, as in the UST.

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