Read Full ChapterFor the Scripture says to Pharaoh: “I raised you up for this very purpose, that I might display My power in you, and that My name might be proclaimed in all the earth.”
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
For the Scripture says to Pharaoh, “For this very purpose I caused you to be raised up, that I might show in you my power, and that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth.”
World English Bible (WEB)
For{G1063} the scripture{G1124} saith{G3004}{(G5719)} unto Pharaoh{G5328}, Even for{G3754}{G1519} this{G5124} same purpose{G846} have I raised{G1825} thee{G4571} up{G1825}{(G5656)}, that{G3704} I might shew{G1731}{(G5672)} my{G3450} power{G1411} in{G1722} thee{G4671}, and{G2532} that{G3704} my{G3450} name{G3686} might be declared{G1229}{(G5652)} throughout{G1722} all{G3956} the earth{G1093}.
Strong's King James
(17) For The Writing says of Pharaoh that,"FOR THEM, THIS REASON, I RAISED YOU UP, TO SHOW MY POWER IN YOU AND THAT MY NAME MIGHT BE PROCLAIMED IN ALL THE LAND."
The F.O.G
[17] Scripture records יהוה's words to Pharaoh: "I raised you to your position for this specific purpose: to demonstrate My power through you and to spread My fame throughout the earth."
The F.O.G Paraphrase
for the Writing saith to Pharaoh—‘For this very thing I did raise thee up, that I might shew in thee My power, and that My name might be declared in all the land;’
Young's Literal Translation
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