Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
All the leaders answered, “We have sworn an oath to them by the LORD, the God of Israel, and now we cannot touch them.
World English Bible (WEB)
But all the princes said to all the congregation, “We have sworn to them by Yahweh, the God of Israel: now therefore we may not touch them.
Strong's King James
But all the princes{H5387} said{H559}{(H8799)} unto all the congregation{H5712}, We have sworn{H7650}{(H8738)} unto them by the LORD{H3068} God{H430} of Israel{H3478}: now therefore we may{H3201}{(H8799)} not touch{H5060}{(H8800)} them.
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Young's Literal Translation
And all the princes say unto all the company, ‘We—we have sworn to them by Jehovah, God of Israel; and now, we are not able to come against them;
