1 And Jehovah said unto Moses, See, I have made thee as God to Pharaoh; and Aaron thy brother shall be thy prophet.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto Moses H4872 (מֹשֶׁה) — Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver
- See H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- I have made H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- thee a god H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- to Pharaoh H6547 (פַּרְעֹה) — Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings
- and Aaron H175 (אַהֲרוֹן) — Aharon, the brother of Moses
- thy brother H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
- shall be thy prophet H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
2 Thou shalt speak all that I command thee; and Aaron thy brother shall speak unto Pharaoh, that he let the children of Israel go out of his land.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thou shalt speak H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- all that I command H6680 (צָוָה) — (intensively) to constitute, enjoin
- thee: and Aaron H175 (אַהֲרוֹן) — Aharon, the brother of Moses
- thy brother H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
- shall speak H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- unto Pharaoh H6547 (פַּרְעֹה) — Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings
- that he send H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- out of his land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
3 And I will harden Pharaoh’s heart, and multiply my signs and my wonders in the land of Egypt.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And I will harden H7185 (קָשָׁה) — properly, to be dense, i.e. tough or severe (in various applications)
- Pharaoh’s H6547 (פַּרְעֹה) — Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings
- heart H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
- and multiply H7235 (רָבָה) — to increase (in whatever respect)
- my signs H226 (אוֹת) — a signal (literally or figuratively), as a flag, beacon, monument, omen, prodigy, evidence, etc.
- and my wonders H4159 (מוֹפֵת) — a miracle; by implication, a token or omen
- in the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- of Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
4 But Pharaoh will not hearken unto you, and I will lay my hand upon Egypt, and bring forth my hosts, my people the children of Israel, out of the land of Egypt by great judgments.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But Pharaoh H6547 (פַּרְעֹה) — Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings
- shall not hearken H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- unto you, that I may lay H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- my hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- upon Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
- and bring forth H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- mine armies H6635 (צָבָא) — a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (specifically, h…
- my people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- out of the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- of Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
- by great H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- judgments H8201 (שֶׁפֶט) — a sentence, i.e. infliction
5 And the Egyptians shall know that I am Jehovah, when I stretch forth my hand upon Egypt, and bring out the children of Israel from among them.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the Egyptians H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
- shall know H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- when I stretch forth H5186 (נָטָה) — to stretch or spread out; by implication, to bend away (including moral deflection); used in a great variety of application (as follows)
- mine hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- upon Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
- and bring out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- from among H8432 (תָּוֶךְ) — a bisection, i.e. (by implication) the centre
6 And Moses and Aaron did so; as Jehovah commanded them, so did they.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Moses H4872 (מֹשֶׁה) — Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver
- and Aaron H175 (אַהֲרוֹן) — Aharon, the brother of Moses
- did H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- as Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- commanded H6680 (צָוָה) — (intensively) to constitute, enjoin
- them, so did H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
7 And Moses was fourscore years old, and Aaron fourscore and three years old, when they spake unto Pharaoh.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Moses H4872 (מֹשֶׁה) — Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver
- fourscore H8084 (שְׁמֹנִים) — eighty, also eightieth
- years H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
- old H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- and Aaron H175 (אַהֲרוֹן) — Aharon, the brother of Moses
- and three H7969 (שָׁלוֹשׁ) — three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice
- when they spake H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- unto Pharaoh H6547 (פַּרְעֹה) — Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings
8 And Jehovah spake unto Moses and unto Aaron, saying,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- spake H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto Moses H4872 (מֹשֶׁה) — Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver
- and unto Aaron H175 (אַהֲרוֹן) — Aharon, the brother of Moses
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
9 When Pharaoh shall speak unto you, saying, Show a wonder for you; then thou shalt say unto Aaron, Take thy rod, and cast it down before Pharaoh, that it become a serpent.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- When Pharaoh H6547 (פַּרְעֹה) — Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings
- shall speak H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- unto you, saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Shew H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- a miracle H4159 (מוֹפֵת) — a miracle; by implication, a token or omen
- for you: then thou shalt say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto Aaron H175 (אַהֲרוֹן) — Aharon, the brother of Moses
- Take H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- thy rod H4294 (מַטֶּה) — a branch (as extending); figuratively, a tribe; also a rod, whether for chastising (figuratively, correction), ruling (a sceptre), throwing (a lance), or walkin…
- and cast H7993 (שָׁלַךְ) — to throw out, down or away (literally or figuratively)
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- Pharaoh H6547 (פַּרְעֹה) — Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings
- it shall become a serpent H8577 (תַּנִּין) — a marine or land monster, i.e. sea-serpent or jackal
10 And Moses and Aaron went in unto Pharaoh, and they did so, as Jehovah had commanded: and Aaron cast down his rod before Pharaoh and before his servants, and it became a serpent.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Moses H4872 (מֹשֶׁה) — Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver
- and Aaron H175 (אַהֲרוֹן) — Aharon, the brother of Moses
- went in H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- unto Pharaoh H6547 (פַּרְעֹה) — Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings
- and they did H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- so as Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- had commanded H6680 (צָוָה) — (intensively) to constitute, enjoin
- cast down H7993 (שָׁלַךְ) — to throw out, down or away (literally or figuratively)
- his rod H4294 (מַטֶּה) — a branch (as extending); figuratively, a tribe; also a rod, whether for chastising (figuratively, correction), ruling (a sceptre), throwing (a lance), or walkin…
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- Pharaoh H6547 (פַּרְעֹה) — Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings
- and before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- his servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- and it became a serpent H8577 (תַּנִּין) — a marine or land monster, i.e. sea-serpent or jackal
11 Then Pharaoh also called for the wise men and the sorcerers: and they also, the magicians of Egypt, did in like manner with their enchantments.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then Pharaoh H6547 (פַּרְעֹה) — Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings
- also called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- the wise men H2450 (חָכָם) — wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful)
- and the sorcerers H3784 (כָּשַׁף) — properly, to whisper a spell, i.e. to inchant or practise magic
- now the magicians H2748 (חַרְטֹם) — a horoscopist (as drawing magical lines or circles)
- of Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
- they also did H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- in like manner H3651 (כֵּן) — properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner, time and…
- with their enchantments H3858 (לַהַט) — a blaze; also (from the idea of enwrapping) magic (as covert)
12 For they cast down every man his rod, and they became serpents: but Aaron’s rod swallowed up their rods.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For they cast down H7993 (שָׁלַךְ) — to throw out, down or away (literally or figuratively)
- every man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- his rod H4294 (מַטֶּה) — a branch (as extending); figuratively, a tribe; also a rod, whether for chastising (figuratively, correction), ruling (a sceptre), throwing (a lance), or walkin…
- and they became serpents H8577 (תַּנִּין) — a marine or land monster, i.e. sea-serpent or jackal
- but Aaron’s H175 (אַהֲרוֹן) — Aharon, the brother of Moses
- rod H4294 (מַטֶּה) — a branch (as extending); figuratively, a tribe; also a rod, whether for chastising (figuratively, correction), ruling (a sceptre), throwing (a lance), or walkin…
- swallowed up H1104 (בָּלַע) — to make away with (specifically by swallowing); generally, to destroy
- their rods H4294 (מַטֶּה) — a branch (as extending); figuratively, a tribe; also a rod, whether for chastising (figuratively, correction), ruling (a sceptre), throwing (a lance), or walkin…
13 And Pharaoh’s heart was hardened, and he hearkened not unto them; as Jehovah had spoken.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he hardened H2388 (חָזַק) — to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conque…
- Pharaoh’s H6547 (פַּרְעֹה) — Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings
- heart H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
- that he hearkened H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- not unto them; as Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- had said H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
14 And Jehovah said unto Moses, Pharaoh’s heart is stubborn, he refuseth to let the people go.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto Moses H4872 (מֹשֶׁה) — Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver
- Pharaoh’s H6547 (פַּרְעֹה) — Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings
- heart H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
- hardened H3515 (כָּבֵד) — heavy; figuratively in a good sense (numerous) or in a bad sense (severe, difficult, stupid)
- he refuseth H3985 (מָאֵן) — to refuse
- to let the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- go H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
15 Get thee unto Pharaoh in the morning; lo, he goeth out unto the water; and thou shalt stand by the river’s brink to meet him; and the rod which was turned to a serpent shalt thou take in thy hand.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Get H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- thee unto Pharaoh H6547 (פַּרְעֹה) — Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings
- in the morning H1242 (בֹּקֶר) — properly, dawn (as the break of day); generally, morning
- lo, he goeth out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- unto the water H4325 (מַיִם) — water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
- and thou shalt stand H5324 (נָצַב) — to station, in various applications (literally or figuratively)
- by the river’s H2975 (יְאֹר) — a channel, e.g. a fosse, canal, shaft; specifically the Nile, as the one river of Egypt, including its collateral trenches; also the Tigris, as the main river o…
- brink H8193 (שָׂפָה) — the lip (as a natural boundary); by implication, language; by analogy, a margin (of a vessel, water, cloth, etc.)
- against he come H7125 (קִרְאָה) — an encountering, accidental, friendly or hostile (also adverbially, opposite)
- and the rod H4294 (מַטֶּה) — a branch (as extending); figuratively, a tribe; also a rod, whether for chastising (figuratively, correction), ruling (a sceptre), throwing (a lance), or walkin…
- which was turned H2015 (הָפַךְ) — to turn about or over; by implication, to change, overturn, return, pervert
- to a serpent H5175 (נָחָשׁ) — a snake (from its hiss)
- shalt thou take H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- in thine hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
16 And thou shalt say unto him, Jehovah, the God of the Hebrews, hath sent me unto thee, saying, Let my people go, that they may serve me in the wilderness: and, behold, hitherto thou hast not hearkened.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And thou shalt say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto him, Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- of the Hebrews H5680 (עִבְרִי) — an Eberite (i.e. Hebrew) or descendant of Eber
- hath sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- me unto thee, saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Let my people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- go H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- that they may serve H5647 (עָבַד) — to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc.
- me in the wilderness H4057 (מִדְבָּר) — a pasture (i.e. open field, whither cattle are driven); by implication, a desert; also speech (including its organs)
- and, behold, hitherto H3541 (כֹּה) — properly, like this, i.e. by implication, (of manner) thus (or so); also (of place) here (or hither); or (of time) now
- thou wouldest not hear H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
17 Thus saith Jehovah, In this thou shalt know that I am Jehovah: behold, I will smite with the rod that is in my hand upon the waters which are in the river, and they shall be turned to blood.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thus saith H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- In this thou shalt know H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- behold, I will smite H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
- with the rod H4294 (מַטֶּה) — a branch (as extending); figuratively, a tribe; also a rod, whether for chastising (figuratively, correction), ruling (a sceptre), throwing (a lance), or walkin…
- in mine hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- upon the waters H4325 (מַיִם) — water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
- in the river H2975 (יְאֹר) — a channel, e.g. a fosse, canal, shaft; specifically the Nile, as the one river of Egypt, including its collateral trenches; also the Tigris, as the main river o…
- and they shall be turned H2015 (הָפַךְ) — to turn about or over; by implication, to change, overturn, return, pervert
- to blood H1818 (דָּם) — blood (as that which when shed causes death) of man or an animal; by analogy, the juice of the grape; figuratively (especially in the plural) bloodshed (i.e. dr…
18 And the fish that are in the river shall die, and the river shall become foul; and the Egyptians shall loathe to drink water from the river.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the fish H1710 (דָּגָה)
- in the river H2975 (יְאֹר) — a channel, e.g. a fosse, canal, shaft; specifically the Nile, as the one river of Egypt, including its collateral trenches; also the Tigris, as the main river o…
- shall die H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
- and the river H2975 (יְאֹר) — a channel, e.g. a fosse, canal, shaft; specifically the Nile, as the one river of Egypt, including its collateral trenches; also the Tigris, as the main river o…
- shall stink H887 (בָּאַשׁ) — to smell bad; figuratively, to be offensive morally
- and the Egyptians H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
- shall lothe H3811 (לָאָה) — to tire; (figuratively) to be (or make) disgusted
- to drink H8354 (שָׁתָה) — to imbibe (literally or figuratively)
- of the water H4325 (מַיִם) — water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
- of the river H2975 (יְאֹר) — a channel, e.g. a fosse, canal, shaft; specifically the Nile, as the one river of Egypt, including its collateral trenches; also the Tigris, as the main river o…
19 And Jehovah said unto Moses, Say unto Aaron, Take thy rod, and stretch out thy hand over the waters of Egypt, over their rivers, over their streams, and over their pools, and over all their ponds of water, that they may become blood; and there shall be blood throughout all the land of Egypt, both in vessels of wood and in vessels of stone.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- spake H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto Moses H4872 (מֹשֶׁה) — Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver
- Say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto Aaron H175 (אַהֲרוֹן) — Aharon, the brother of Moses
- Take H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- thy rod H4294 (מַטֶּה) — a branch (as extending); figuratively, a tribe; also a rod, whether for chastising (figuratively, correction), ruling (a sceptre), throwing (a lance), or walkin…
- and stretch out H5186 (נָטָה) — to stretch or spread out; by implication, to bend away (including moral deflection); used in a great variety of application (as follows)
- thine hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- upon the waters H4325 (מַיִם) — water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
- of Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
- upon their streams H5104 (נָהָר) — a stream (including the sea; expectation the Nile, Euphrates, etc.); figuratively, prosperity
- upon their rivers H2975 (יְאֹר) — a channel, e.g. a fosse, canal, shaft; specifically the Nile, as the one river of Egypt, including its collateral trenches; also the Tigris, as the main river o…
- and upon their ponds H98 (אֲגַם) — a marsh; hence a rush (as growing in swamps); hence a stockade of reeds
- and upon all their pools H4723 (מִקְוֶה) — something waited for, i.e. confidence (objective or subjective); also a collection, i.e. (of water) a pond, or (of men and horses) a caravan or drove
- of water H4325 (מַיִם) — water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
- that they may become blood H1818 (דָּם) — blood (as that which when shed causes death) of man or an animal; by analogy, the juice of the grape; figuratively (especially in the plural) bloodshed (i.e. dr…
- there may be blood H1818 (דָּם) — blood (as that which when shed causes death) of man or an animal; by analogy, the juice of the grape; figuratively (especially in the plural) bloodshed (i.e. dr…
- throughout all the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- wood H6086 (עֵץ) — a tree (from its firmness); hence, wood (plural sticks)
- stone H68 (אֶבֶן) — a stone
20 And Moses and Aaron did so, as Jehovah commanded; and he lifted up the rod, and smote the waters that were in the river, in the sight of Pharaoh, and in the sight of his servants; and all the waters that were in the river were turned to blood.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Moses H4872 (מֹשֶׁה) — Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver
- and Aaron H175 (אַהֲרוֹן) — Aharon, the brother of Moses
- did H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- so, as Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- commanded H6680 (צָוָה) — (intensively) to constitute, enjoin
- and he lifted up H7311 (רוּם) — to be high actively, to rise or raise (in various applications, literally or figuratively)
- the rod H4294 (מַטֶּה) — a branch (as extending); figuratively, a tribe; also a rod, whether for chastising (figuratively, correction), ruling (a sceptre), throwing (a lance), or walkin…
- and smote H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
- the waters H4325 (מַיִם) — water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
- in the river H2975 (יְאֹר) — a channel, e.g. a fosse, canal, shaft; specifically the Nile, as the one river of Egypt, including its collateral trenches; also the Tigris, as the main river o…
- in the sight H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- of Pharaoh H6547 (פַּרְעֹה) — Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings
- and in the sight H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- of his servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- and all the waters H4325 (מַיִם) — water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
- were turned H2015 (הָפַךְ) — to turn about or over; by implication, to change, overturn, return, pervert
- to blood H1818 (דָּם) — blood (as that which when shed causes death) of man or an animal; by analogy, the juice of the grape; figuratively (especially in the plural) bloodshed (i.e. dr…
21 And the fish that were in the river died; and the river became foul, and the Egyptians could not drink water from the river; and the blood was throughout all the land of Egypt.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the fish H1710 (דָּגָה)
- in the river H2975 (יְאֹר) — a channel, e.g. a fosse, canal, shaft; specifically the Nile, as the one river of Egypt, including its collateral trenches; also the Tigris, as the main river o…
- died H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
- and the river H2975 (יְאֹר) — a channel, e.g. a fosse, canal, shaft; specifically the Nile, as the one river of Egypt, including its collateral trenches; also the Tigris, as the main river o…
- stank H887 (בָּאַשׁ) — to smell bad; figuratively, to be offensive morally
- and the Egyptians H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
- could H3201 (יָכֹל) — to be able, literally (can, could) or morally (may, might)
- not drink H8354 (שָׁתָה) — to imbibe (literally or figuratively)
- of the water H4325 (מַיִם) — water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
- of the river H2975 (יְאֹר) — a channel, e.g. a fosse, canal, shaft; specifically the Nile, as the one river of Egypt, including its collateral trenches; also the Tigris, as the main river o…
- and there was blood H1818 (דָּם) — blood (as that which when shed causes death) of man or an animal; by analogy, the juice of the grape; figuratively (especially in the plural) bloodshed (i.e. dr…
- throughout all the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- of Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
22 And the magicians of Egypt did in like manner with their enchantments: and Pharaoh’s heart was hardened, and he hearkened not unto them; as Jehovah had spoken.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the magicians H2748 (חַרְטֹם) — a horoscopist (as drawing magical lines or circles)
- of Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
- did H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- so with their enchantments H3909 (לָט) — properly, covered, i.e. secret; by implication, incantation; also secrecy or (adverb) covertly
- and Pharaoh’s H6547 (פַּרְעֹה) — Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings
- heart H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
- was hardened H2388 (חָזַק) — to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conque…
- neither did he hearken H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- unto them; as Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- had said H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
23 And Pharaoh turned and went into his house, neither did he lay even this to heart.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Pharaoh H6547 (פַּרְעֹה) — Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings
- turned H6437 (פָּנָה) — to turn; by implication, to face, i.e. appear, look, etc.
- and went H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- into his house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- neither did he set H7896 (שִׁית) — to place (in a very wide application)
- his heart H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
- to this H2063 (זֹאת) — this (often used adverb)
24 And all the Egyptians digged round about the river for water to drink; for they could not drink of the water of the river.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And all the Egyptians H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
- digged H2658 (חָפַר) — properly, to pry into; by implication, to delve, to explore
- round about H5439 (סָבִיב) — (as noun) a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly (as adverb, with or without preposition) around
- the river H2975 (יְאֹר) — a channel, e.g. a fosse, canal, shaft; specifically the Nile, as the one river of Egypt, including its collateral trenches; also the Tigris, as the main river o…
- for water H4325 (מַיִם) — water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
- to drink H8354 (שָׁתָה) — to imbibe (literally or figuratively)
- for they could H3201 (יָכֹל) — to be able, literally (can, could) or morally (may, might)
- not drink H8354 (שָׁתָה) — to imbibe (literally or figuratively)
- of the water H4325 (מַיִם) — water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
- of the river H2975 (יְאֹר) — a channel, e.g. a fosse, canal, shaft; specifically the Nile, as the one river of Egypt, including its collateral trenches; also the Tigris, as the main river o…
25 And seven days were fulfilled, after that Jehovah had smitten the river.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And seven H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
- days H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- were fulfilled H4390 (מָלֵא) — to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)
- after H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- that Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- had smitten H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
- the river H2975 (יְאֹר) — a channel, e.g. a fosse, canal, shaft; specifically the Nile, as the one river of Egypt, including its collateral trenches; also the Tigris, as the main river o…