Translations
Modern
But by a prophet the LORD brought Israel out of Egypt, and by a prophet he was preserved.
Traditional
And by a prophet the Lord brought Israel out of Egypt, and by a prophet was he preserved.
Literal
And by a prophet YHWH brought up Israel from Egypt, and by a prophet he was kept.
Latin
In propheta autem eduxit Dominus Israël de Ægypto, et in propheta servatus est.
Original
Hebrew
English
But by a prophet the LORD brought Israel out of Egypt, and by a prophet he was preserved.
Notes
by a prophet: Moses obeyed God faithfully, which contrasts with Israel's disobedience.
Israel has engaged in deception and dishonesty since Jacob's time.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
People
Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes
Places
Egypt: Ancient nation; Israelites enslaved there; plagues and Exodus
Glossary
Topics
Idolatry: Warnings Against, and Punishments of Moses: Prophecies of Prophecies Concerning Israel: Prophecies Concerning of Captivity, Famine, and Judgments