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Exodus 4:6,17 - Compare All Versions

Exodus 4:6 NIV (New International Version)

Then the LORD said, “Put your hand inside your cloak.” So Moses put his hand into his cloak, and when he took it out, the skin was leprous—it had become as white as snow.

Exodus 4:17 NIV (New International Version)

But take this staff in your hand so you can perform the signs with it.”

Exodus 4:6 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)

Again, the LORD said to him, “Put your hand inside your cloak.” And he put his hand inside his cloak, and when he took it out, behold, his hand was leprous like snow.

Exodus 4:17 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)

And take in your hand this staff, with which you shall do the signs.”

Exodus 4:6 NLT (New Living Translation)

Then the LORD said to Moses, “Now put your hand inside your cloak.” So Moses put his hand inside his cloak, and when he took it out again, his hand was white as snow with a severe skin disease.

Exodus 4:17 NLT (New Living Translation)

And take your shepherd’s staff with you, and use it to perform the miraculous signs I have shown you.”

Exodus 4:6 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)

In addition the LORD said to him, “Put your hand inside your cloak.” So he put his hand inside his cloak, and when he took it out, his hand was diseased, resembling snow. 

Exodus 4:17 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)

And take this staff in your hand that you will perform the signs with.”

Exodus 4:6 KJV (King James Version)

And the LORD said furthermore unto him, Put now thine hand into thy bosom. And he put his hand into his bosom: and when he took it out, behold, his hand was leprous as snow.

Exodus 4:17 KJV (King James Version)

And thou shalt take this rod in thine hand, wherewith thou shalt do signs.

Exodus 4:6 NKJV (New King James Version)

Furthermore the LORD said to him, “Now put your hand in your bosom.” And he put his hand in his bosom, and when he took it out, behold, his hand was leprous, like snow.

Exodus 4:17 NKJV (New King James Version)

And you shall take this rod in your hand, with which you shall do the signs.”

Exodus 4:6 MSG (The Message)

GOD then said, “Put your hand inside your shirt.” He slipped his hand under his shirt, then took it out. His hand had turned leprous, like snow.

Exodus 4:14-17 MSG (The Message)

GOD got angry with Moses: “Don’t you have a brother, Aaron the Levite? He’s good with words, I know he is. He speaks very well. In fact, at this very moment he’s on his way to meet you. When he sees you he’s going to be glad. You’ll speak to him and tell him what to say. I’ll be right there with you as you speak and with him as he speaks, teaching you step by step. He will speak to the people for you. He’ll act as your mouth, but you’ll decide what comes out of it. Now take this staff in your hand; you’ll use it to do the signs.” * * *

Exodus 4:6 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)

The LORD furthermore said to him, “Now put your hand inside the fold of your robe.” So he put his hand inside the fold, and when he took it out, behold, his hand was leprous like snow.

Exodus 4:17 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)

And you shall take in your hand this staff, with which you shall perform the signs.”

Exodus 4:6 AMP (Amplified Bible)

The LORD also said to him, “Put your hand into your robe [where it covers your chest].” So he put his hand into his robe, and when he took it out, his hand was leprous, as white as snow.

Exodus 4:17 AMP (Amplified Bible)

You shall take in your hand this staff, with which you shall perform the signs [the miracles which prove I sent you].”

Exodus 4:6 NET (New English Translation)

The LORD also said to him, “Put your hand into your robe.” So he put his hand into his robe, and when he brought it out – there was his hand, leprous like snow!

Exodus 4:17 NET (New English Translation)

You will also take in your hand this staff, with which you will do the signs.”