The Promise Study Edition Contemporary English Version

Bitter Water at Marah 22  After the Israelites left the Red Sea, [ c ]  Moses led them through the Shur Desert for three days, before finding water.  23  They did find water at Marah, but it was bitter, which is how that place got its name. [ d ]   24  The people complained and said, “Moses, what are we going to drink?” 25  Moses asked the  Lord  for help, and the  Lord  told him to throw a piece of wood into the water. Moses did so, and the water became fit to drink. At Marah the  Lord  tested his people and also gave them some laws and teachings.  26  Then he said, “I am the  Lord  your God, and I cure your diseases. If you obey me by doing right and by following my laws and teachings, I won’t punish you with the diseases I sent on the Egyptians.” 27  Later the Israelites came to Elim, where there were twelve springs and seventy palm trees. So they camped there. The Promise Study Edi...

The  Lord  Leads His People 17  After the king [ d ]  had finally let the people go, the  Lord  did not lead them through Philistine territory, though that was the shortest way. God had said, “If they are attacked, they may decide to return to Egypt.”  18  So he led them around through the desert and toward the Red Sea. [ e ] The Israelites left Egypt, prepared for battle. 19  Moses had them take along the bones of Joseph, whose dying words had been, “God will come to your rescue, and when he does, be sure to take along my bones.” 20  The people of Israel left Succoth and camped at Etham at the border of Egypt near the desert.  21-22  During the day the  Lord  went ahead of his people in a thick cloud, and during the night he went ahead of them in a flaming fire. That way the  Lord  could lead them at all times, whether day or night. The Promise Study Edition Contemporary English Version  ...

24-25  After you have entered the country promised to you by the  Lord , you and your children must continue to celebrate Passover each year.  The Promise Study Edition Contemporary English Version    $46.01

10  The  Lord  said to Moses: Go back to the king. [ a ]  I have made him and his officials stubborn, so that I could work these miracles.  2  I did this because I want you to tell your children and your grandchildren about my miracles and about my harsh treatment of the Egyptians. Then all of you will know that I am the  Lord . The Promise Study Edition Contemporary English Version    $46.01

3-4  But I will make the king so stubborn that he won’t listen to you. He won’t listen even when I do many terrible things to him and his nation. Then I will bring a final punishment on Egypt, and the king will let Israel’s families and tribes go.  5  When this happens, the Egyptians will know that I am the  Lord . The Promise Study Edition Contemporary English Version    $46.01

6  The  Lord  God told Moses: Soon you will see what I will do to the king. Because of my mighty power, he will let my people go, and he will even chase them out of his country. 2  My name is the  Lord . [ a ]   3  But when I appeared to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, I came as God All-Powerful and did not use my name.  4  I made an agreement and promised them the land of Canaan, where they were living as foreigners.  5  Now I have seen how the people of Israel are suffering because of the Egyptians, and I will keep my promise. 6  Here is my message for Israel: “I am the  Lord ! And with my mighty power I will punish the Egyptians and free you from slavery.  7  I will accept you as my people, and I will be your God. Then you will know that I was the one who rescued you from the Egyptians.  8  I will bring you into the land that I solemnly promised Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and it will be yours. I ...

The  Lord  Gives Great Power to Moses 4  Moses asked the  Lord , “Suppose everyone refuses to listen to my message, and no one believes that you really appeared to me?” 2  The  Lord  answered, “What’s that in your hand?” “A walking stick,” Moses replied. 3  “Throw it down!” the  Lord  commanded. So Moses threw the stick on the ground. It immediately turned into a snake, and Moses jumped back. 4  “Pick it up by the tail!” the  Lord  told him. And when Moses did this, the snake turned back into a walking stick. 5  “Do this,” the  Lord  said, “and the Israelites will believe that you have seen me, the God who was worshiped by their ancestors Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.” 6  Next, the  Lord  commanded Moses, “Put your hand inside your shirt.” Moses obeyed, and when he took it out, his hand had turned white as snow—like someone with leprosy. [ a ] 7  “Put your hand back inside ...