Exodus 23:21

What does Exodus 23:21 mean?

A plain-English look at Exodus 23:21 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Take ye heed before him, and hearken unto his voice; provoke him not; for he will not pardon your transgression: for my name is in him.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Beware of him, and obey his voice, provoke him not; for he will not pardon your transgressions: for my name is in him.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Take ye heed before him, and hearken unto his voice; provoke him not; for he will not pardon your transgression: for my name is in him.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Give attention to him and give ear to his voice; do not go against him; for your wrongdoing will not be overlooked by him, because my name is in him.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

be watchful because of his presence, and hearken to his voice, rebel not against him, for he beareth not with your transgression, for My name <FI>is<Fi> in his heart;

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Take notice of him, and hear his voice, and do not think him one to be contemned: for he will not forgive when thou hast sinned, and my name is in him.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Be careful in his presence, and hearken unto his voice: do not provoke him, for he will not forgive your transgressions; for my name is in him.

Context

v.20Behold, I send an angel before thee, to keep thee by the way, and to bring thee into the place which I have prepared.

v.21This passage

v.22But if thou shalt indeed hearken unto his voice, and do all that I speak; then I will be an enemy unto thine enemies, and an adversary unto thine adversaries.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Isaiah 57:15

    For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy: I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite.

  • Ephesians 4:30

    And grieve not the Holy Spirit of God, in whom ye were sealed unto the day of redemption.

  • Isaiah 9:6

    For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

  • John 5:23

    that all may honor the Son, even as they honor the Father. He that honoreth not the Son honoreth not the Father that sent him.

  • Exodus 6:3

    and I appeared unto Abraham, unto Isaac, and unto Jacob, as God Almighty; but by my name Jehovah I was not known to them.

  • Psalms 2:12

    Kiss the son, lest he be angry, and ye perish in the way, For his wrath will soon be kindled. Blessed are all they that take refuge in him.

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