Verse Comparison: Exodus 3:19
American Standard Version
And I know that the king of Egypt will not give you leave to go, no, not by a mighty hand.
Amplified® Bible
And I know that the king of Egypt will not let you go [unless forced to do so], no, not by a mighty hand.
Contemporary English Version
But I know that the king of Egypt won't let you go unless something forces him to.
Darby English Version
But I know that the king of Egypt will not let you go, no, not by a powerful hand.
Good News Bible
I know that the king of Egypt will not let you go unless he is forced to do so.
King James Version
And I am sure that the king of Egypt will not let you go, no, not by a mighty hand.
New American Standard Bible
"But I know that the king of Egypt will not permit you to go, except under compulsion.
New International Version
But I know that the king of Egypt will not let you go unless a mighty hand compels him.
New King James Version
But I am sure that the king of Egypt will not let you go, no, not even by a mighty hand.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"But I know that the king of Egypt will not permit you to go, except under compulsion.
Revised Standard Version
I know that the king of Egypt will not let you go unless compelled by a mighty hand.
Young's Literal Translation
`And I -- I have known that the king of Egypt doth not permit you to go, unless by a strong hand,