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He chose to suffer oppression with God’s people rather than to experience the fleeting enjoyment of sin.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
choosing rather to share ill treatment with God’s people, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a time;
World English Bible (WEB)
Choosing{G138}{(G5642)} rather{G3123} to suffer affliction{G4778}{(G5738)} with the people{G2992} of God{G2316}, than{G2228} to enjoy the pleasures{G2192}{(G5721)}{G619} of sin{G266} for a season{G4340};
Strong's King James
(25) He chose instead to suffer with the people of יהוה YAHWEH, than have the temporary enjoyment of deviation.
The F.O.G
[25] He chose solidarity with God's suffering people over the fleeting pleasures of Egyptian luxury and sin.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
having chosen rather to be afflicted with the people of God, than to have sin’s pleasure for a season,
Young's Literal Translation
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