1 And Jehovah spake unto Moses, Go in unto Pharaoh, and say unto him, Thus saith Jehovah, Let my people go, that they may serve me.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
- Go H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- unto Pharaoh H6547 (פַּרְעֹה) — Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings
- and say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto him, 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
- 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.
2 And if thou refuse to let them go, behold, I will smite all thy borders with frogs:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And if thou refuse H3986 (מָאֵן) — unwilling
- go H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- behold, I will smite H5062 (נָגַף) — to push, gore, defeat, stub (the toe), inflict (a disease)
- all thy borders H1366 (גְּבוּל) — properly, a cord (as twisted), i.e. (by implication) a boundary; by extension the territory inclosed
- with frogs H6854 (צְפַרְדֵּעַ) — a marsh-leaper, i.e. frog
3 and the river shall swarm with frogs, which shall go up and come into thy house, and into thy bedchamber, and upon thy bed, and into the house of thy servants, and upon thy people, and into thine ovens, and into thy kneading-troughs:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- 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 bring forth H8317 (שָׁרַץ) — to wriggle, i.e. (by implication) swarm or abound
- frogs H6854 (צְפַרְדֵּעַ) — a marsh-leaper, i.e. frog
- abundantly H8317 (שָׁרַץ) — to wriggle, i.e. (by implication) swarm or abound
- which shall go up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- and come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- into thine house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- and into thy bedchamber H4904 (מִשְׁכָּב) — a bed (figuratively, a bier); abstractly, sleep; by euphemism, carnal intercourse
- and into thy bedchamber H2315 (חֶדֶר) — an apartment (usually literal)
- and upon thy bed H4296 (מִטָּה) — a bed (as extended) for sleeping or eating; by analogy, a sofa, litter or bier
- and into the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of thy servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- and upon thy people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- and into thine ovens H8574 (תַּנּוּר) — a fire-pot
- and into thy kneadingtroughs H4863 (מִשְׁאֶרֶת) — a kneading-trough (in which the dough rises)
4 and the frogs shall come up both upon thee, and upon thy people, and upon all thy servants.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the frogs H6854 (צְפַרְדֵּעַ) — a marsh-leaper, i.e. frog
- shall come up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- both on thee, and upon thy people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- and upon all thy servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
5 And Jehovah said unto Moses, Say unto Aaron, Stretch forth thy hand with thy rod over the rivers, over the streams, and over the pools, and cause frogs to come up upon the land of Egypt.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
- 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)
- 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…
- with 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…
- over the streams H5104 (נָהָר) — a stream (including the sea; expectation the Nile, Euphrates, etc.); figuratively, prosperity
- over the 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 over the ponds H98 (אֲגַם) — a marsh; hence a rush (as growing in swamps); hence a stockade of reeds
- and cause frogs H6854 (צְפַרְדֵּעַ) — a marsh-leaper, i.e. frog
- to come up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- upon the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- of Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
6 And Aaron stretched out his hand over the waters of Egypt; and the frogs came up, and covered the land of Egypt.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Aaron H175 (אַהֲרוֹן) — Aharon, the brother of Moses
- stretched 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)
- his 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…
- over the waters H4325 (מַיִם) — water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
- of Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
- and the frogs H6854 (צְפַרְדֵּעַ) — a marsh-leaper, i.e. frog
- came up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- and covered H3680 (כָּסָה) — properly, to plump, i.e. fill up hollows; by implication, to cover (for clothing or secrecy)
- the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
7 And the magicians did in like manner with their enchantments, and brought up frogs upon the land of Egypt.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the magicians H2748 (חַרְטֹם) — a horoscopist (as drawing magical lines or circles)
- 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 brought up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- frogs H6854 (צְפַרְדֵּעַ) — a marsh-leaper, i.e. frog
- upon the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- of Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
8 Then Pharaoh called for Moses and Aaron, and said, Entreat Jehovah, that he take away the frogs from me, and from my people; and I will let the people go, that they may sacrifice unto Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then Pharaoh H6547 (פַּרְעֹה) — Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings
- called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- for Moses H4872 (מֹשֶׁה) — Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver
- and Aaron H175 (אַהֲרוֹן) — Aharon, the brother of Moses
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Intreat H6279 (עָתַר) — to burn incense in worship, i.e. intercede (reciprocally, listen to prayer)
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- that he may take away H5493 (סוּר) — to turn off (literally or figuratively)
- the frogs H6854 (צְפַרְדֵּעַ) — a marsh-leaper, i.e. frog
- from me, and from 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
- and I will 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)
- that they may do sacrifice H2076 (זָבַח) — to slaughter an animal (usually in sacrifice)
- unto Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
9 And Moses said unto Pharaoh, Have thou this glory over me: against what time shall I entreat for thee, and for thy servants, and for thy people, that the frogs be destroyed from thee and thy houses, and remain in the river only?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Moses H4872 (מֹשֶׁה) — Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto Pharaoh H6547 (פַּרְעֹה) — Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings
- Glory H6286 (פָּאַר) — to gleam, i.e. (causatively) embellish; figuratively, to boast; also to explain (i.e. make clear) oneself; to shake a tree
- over me: when H4970 (מָתַי) — properly, extent (of time); but used only adverbially (especially with other particle prefixes), when (either relative or interrogative)
- shall I intreat H6279 (עָתַר) — to burn incense in worship, i.e. intercede (reciprocally, listen to prayer)
- for thee, and for thy servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- and for thy people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- to destroy H3772 (כָּרַת) — to cut (off, down or asunder); by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant (i.e. make an alliance or bargain, originally by cutting flesh a…
- the frogs H6854 (צְפַרְדֵּעַ) — a marsh-leaper, i.e. frog
- from thee and thy houses H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- they may remain H7604 (שָׁאַר) — properly, to swell up, i.e. be (causatively, make) redundant
- 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…
10 And he said, Against to-morrow. And he said, Be it according to thy word; that thou mayest know that there is none like unto Jehovah our God.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- To morrow H4279 (מָחָר) — properly, deferred, i.e. the morrow; usually (adverbially) tomorrow; indefinitely, hereafter
- according to thy word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- that thou mayest know H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- none like unto Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- our 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…
11 And the frogs shall depart from thee, and from thy houses, and from thy servants, and from thy people; they shall remain in the river only.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the frogs H6854 (צְפַרְדֵּעַ) — a marsh-leaper, i.e. frog
- shall depart H5493 (סוּר) — to turn off (literally or figuratively)
- from thee, and from thy houses H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- and from thy servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- and from thy people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- they shall remain H7604 (שָׁאַר) — properly, to swell up, i.e. be (causatively, make) redundant
- 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…
12 And Moses and Aaron went out from Pharaoh: and Moses cried unto Jehovah concerning the frogs which he had brought upon Pharaoh.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 out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- from Pharaoh H6547 (פַּרְעֹה) — Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings
- cried H6817 (צָעַק) — to shriek; (by implication) to proclaim (an assembly)
- unto Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- because of H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- the frogs H6854 (צְפַרְדֵּעַ) — a marsh-leaper, i.e. frog
- which he had brought H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- against Pharaoh H6547 (פַּרְעֹה) — Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings
13 And Jehovah did according to the word of Moses; and the frogs died out of the houses, out of the courts, and out of the fields.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
- did H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- according to the word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- of Moses H4872 (מֹשֶׁה) — Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver
- and the frogs H6854 (צְפַרְדֵּעַ) — a marsh-leaper, i.e. frog
- died H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
- out of the houses H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- out of the villages H2691 (חָצֵר) — a yard (as inclosed by a fence); also a hamlet (as similarly surrounded with walls)
- and out of the fields H7704 (שָׂדֶה) — a field (as flat)
14 And they gathered them together in heaps; and the land stank.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And they gathered them together H6651 (צָבַר) — to aggregate
- upon heaps H2563 (חֹמֶר) — properly, a bubbling up, i.e. of water, a wave; of earth, mire or clay (cement); also a heap; hence, a chomer or dry measure
- and the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- stank H887 (בָּאַשׁ) — to smell bad; figuratively, to be offensive morally
15 But when Pharaoh saw that there was respite, he hardened his heart, and hearkened not unto them, as Jehovah had spoken.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But when Pharaoh H6547 (פַּרְעֹה) — Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings
- saw H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- that there was respite H7309 (רְוָחָה) — relief
- he hardened H3513 (כָּבַד) — to be heavy, i.e. in a bad sense (burdensome, severe, dull) or in a good sense (numerous, rich, honorable); causatively, to make weighty (in the same two senses…
- 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
- and 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
16 And Jehovah said unto Moses, Say unto Aaron, Stretch out thy rod, and smite the dust of the earth, that it may become lice throughout all the land of Egypt.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
- Say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto Aaron H175 (אַהֲרוֹן) — Aharon, the brother of Moses
- 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)
- 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 smite H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
- the dust H6083 (עָפָר) — dust (as powdered or gray); hence, clay, earth, mud
- of the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- that it may become lice H3654 (כֵּן) — a gnat
- 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
17 And they did so; and Aaron stretched out his hand with his rod, and smote the dust of the earth, and there were lice upon man, and upon beast; all the dust of the earth became lice throughout all the land of Egypt.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And they did H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- so; for Aaron H175 (אַהֲרוֹן) — Aharon, the brother of Moses
- stretched 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)
- his 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…
- with 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 smote H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
- the dust H6083 (עָפָר) — dust (as powdered or gray); hence, clay, earth, mud
- of the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- and it became lice H3654 (כֵּן) — a gnat
- in man H120 (אָדָם) — ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
- and in beast H929 (בְּהֵמָה) — properly, a dumb beast; especially any large quadruped or animal (often collective)
- all the dust H6083 (עָפָר) — dust (as powdered or gray); hence, clay, earth, mud
- of the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- became lice H3654 (כֵּן) — a gnat
- 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
18 And the magicians did so with their enchantments to bring forth lice, but they could not: and there were lice upon man, and upon beast.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the magicians H2748 (חַרְטֹם) — a horoscopist (as drawing magical lines or circles)
- 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
- to bring forth H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- lice H3654 (כֵּן) — a gnat
- but they could H3201 (יָכֹל) — to be able, literally (can, could) or morally (may, might)
- not: so there were lice H3654 (כֵּן) — a gnat
- upon man H120 (אָדָם) — ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
- and upon beast H929 (בְּהֵמָה) — properly, a dumb beast; especially any large quadruped or animal (often collective)
19 Then the magicians said unto Pharaoh, This is the finger of God: 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):- Then the magicians H2748 (חַרְטֹם) — a horoscopist (as drawing magical lines or circles)
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto Pharaoh H6547 (פַּרְעֹה) — Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings
- the finger H676 (אֶצְבַּע) — something to sieze with, i.e. a finger; by analogy, a toe
- of 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…
- 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…
- and 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
20 And Jehovah said unto Moses, Rise up early in the morning, and stand before Pharaoh; lo, he cometh forth to the water; and say unto him, Thus saith Jehovah, Let my people go, that they may serve me.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
- Rise up early H7925 (שָׁכַם) — literally, to load up (on the back of man or beast), i.e. to start early in the morning
- in the morning H1242 (בֹּקֶר) — properly, dawn (as the break of day); generally, morning
- and stand H3320 (יָצַב) — to place (any thing so as to stay); reflexively, to station, offer, continue
- 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
- lo, he cometh forth H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- to the water H4325 (מַיִם) — water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
- and say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto him, 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
- 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.
21 Else, if thou wilt not let my people go, behold, I will send swarms of flies upon thee, and upon thy servants, and upon thy people, and into thy houses: and the houses of the Egyptians shall be full of swarms of flies, and also the ground whereon they are.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Else, if thou wilt not 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)
- behold, I will send H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- swarms H6157 (עָרֹב) — a mosquito (from its swarming)
- upon thee, and upon thy servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- and upon thy people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- and into thy houses H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- and the houses H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of the Egyptians H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
- shall be full H4390 (מָלֵא) — to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)
- of swarms H6157 (עָרֹב) — a mosquito (from its swarming)
- and also the ground H127 (אֲדָמָה) — soil (from its general redness)
22 And I will set apart in that day the land of Goshen, in which my people dwell, that no swarms of flies shall be there; to the end thou mayest know that I am Jehovah in the midst of the earth.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And I will sever H6395 (פָּלָה) — to distinguish (literally or figuratively)
- in that day 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…
- the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- of Goshen H1657 (גֹּשֶׁן) — Goshen, the residence of the Israelites in Egypt; also a place in Palestine
- in which 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
- dwell H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
- that no H1115 (בִּלְתִּי) — properly, a failure of, i.e. (used only as a negative particle, usually with a prepositional prefix) not, except, without, unless, besides, because not, until,…
- swarms H6157 (עָרֹב) — a mosquito (from its swarming)
- shall be H1961 (הָיָה) — to exist, i.e. be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
- there; to the end H4616 (מַעַן) — properly, heed, i.e. purpose; used only adverbially, on account of (as a motive or an aim), teleologically, in order that
- thou mayest 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
- in the midst H7130 (קֶרֶב) — properly, the nearest part, i.e. the center, whether literal, figurative or adverbial (especially with preposition)
- of the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
23 And I will put a division between my people and thy people: by to-morrow shall this sign be.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And I will put H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- a division H6304 (פְּדוּת) — distinction; also deliverance
- between 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
- and thy people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- to morrow H4279 (מָחָר) — properly, deferred, i.e. the morrow; usually (adverbially) tomorrow; indefinitely, hereafter
- shall this sign H226 (אוֹת) — a signal (literally or figuratively), as a flag, beacon, monument, omen, prodigy, evidence, etc.
24 And Jehovah did so; and there came grievous swarms of flies into the house of Pharaoh, and into his servants’ houses: and in all the land of Egypt the land was corrupted by reason of the swarms of flies.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
- did H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- so; and there came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- a grievous H3515 (כָּבֵד) — heavy; figuratively in a good sense (numerous) or in a bad sense (severe, difficult, stupid)
- swarm H6157 (עָרֹב) — a mosquito (from its swarming)
- into the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Pharaoh H6547 (פַּרְעֹה) — Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings
- his servants’ H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- houses H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- and into all the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- of Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
- the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- was corrupted H7843 (שָׁחַת) — to decay, i.e. (causatively) ruin (literally or figuratively)
- by reason 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…
- of the swarm H6157 (עָרֹב) — a mosquito (from its swarming)
25 And Pharaoh called for Moses and for Aaron, and said, Go ye, sacrifice to your God in the land.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Pharaoh H6547 (פַּרְעֹה) — Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings
- called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- for H413 (אֵל) — near, with or among; often in general, to
- Moses H4872 (מֹשֶׁה) — Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver
- and for Aaron H175 (אַהֲרוֹן) — Aharon, the brother of Moses
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- ye, sacrifice H2076 (זָבַח) — to slaughter an animal (usually in sacrifice)
- to your 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…
- in the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
26 And Moses said, It is not meet so to do; for we shall sacrifice the abomination of the Egyptians to Jehovah our God: lo, shall we sacrifice the abomination of the Egyptians before their eyes, and will they not stone us?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Moses H4872 (מֹשֶׁה) — Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- It is not meet H3559 (כּוּן) — properly, to be erect (i.e. stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix, prepare, a…
- so to do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- for H2005 (הֵן) — lo!; also (as expressing surprise) if
- we shall sacrifice H2076 (זָבַח) — to slaughter an animal (usually in sacrifice)
- the abomination H8441 (תּוֹעֵבַה) — properly, something disgusting (morally), i.e. (as noun) an abhorrence; especially idolatry or (concretely) an idol
- of the Egyptians H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
- to Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- our 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…
- lo, shall we sacrifice H2076 (זָבַח) — to slaughter an animal (usually in sacrifice)
- before their eyes H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- and will they not stone H5619 (סָקַל) — properly, to be weighty; but used only in the sense of lapidation or its contrary (as if a delapidation)
27 We will go three days’ journey into the wilderness, and sacrifice to Jehovah our God, as he shall command us.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- We will go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- three H7969 (שָׁלוֹשׁ) — three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice
- 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…
- journey H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- into the wilderness H4057 (מִדְבָּר) — a pasture (i.e. open field, whither cattle are driven); by implication, a desert; also speech (including its organs)
- and sacrifice H2076 (זָבַח) — to slaughter an animal (usually in sacrifice)
- to Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- our 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…
- as he shall command H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
28 And Pharaoh said, I will let you go, that ye may sacrifice to Jehovah your God in the wilderness; only ye shall not go very far away: entreat for me.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Pharaoh H6547 (פַּרְעֹה) — Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- I will let you go H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- that ye may sacrifice H2076 (זָבַח) — to slaughter an animal (usually in sacrifice)
- to Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- your 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…
- in the wilderness H4057 (מִדְבָּר) — a pasture (i.e. open field, whither cattle are driven); by implication, a desert; also speech (including its organs)
- only ye shall not go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- very H7368 (רָחַק) — to widen (in any direction), i.e. (intransitively) recede or (transitively) remove (literally or figuratively, of place or relation)
- far away H7368 (רָחַק) — to widen (in any direction), i.e. (intransitively) recede or (transitively) remove (literally or figuratively, of place or relation)
- intreat H6279 (עָתַר) — to burn incense in worship, i.e. intercede (reciprocally, listen to prayer)
- for me H1157 (בְּעַד) — in up to or over against; generally at, beside, among, behind, for, etc.
29 And Moses said, Behold, I go out from thee, and I will entreat Jehovah that the swarms of flies may depart from Pharaoh, from his servants, and from his people, to-morrow: only let not Pharaoh deal deceitfully any more in not letting the people go to sacrifice to Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Moses H4872 (מֹשֶׁה) — Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Behold, I go out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- from thee, and I will intreat H6279 (עָתַר) — to burn incense in worship, i.e. intercede (reciprocally, listen to prayer)
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- that the swarms H6157 (עָרֹב) — a mosquito (from its swarming)
- may depart H5493 (סוּר) — to turn off (literally or figuratively)
- from Pharaoh H6547 (פַּרְעֹה) — Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings
- from his servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- and from his people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- to morrow H4279 (מָחָר) — properly, deferred, i.e. the morrow; usually (adverbially) tomorrow; indefinitely, hereafter
- but H7535 (רַק) — properly, leanness, i.e. (figuratively) limitation; only adverbial, merely, or conjunctional, although
- let not Pharaoh H6547 (פַּרְעֹה) — Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings
- deal deceitfully H2048 (הָתַל) — to deride; by implication, to cheat
- any more H3254 (יָסַף) — to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing)
- in not H1115 (בִּלְתִּי) — properly, a failure of, i.e. (used only as a negative particle, usually with a prepositional prefix) not, except, without, unless, besides, because not, until,…
- letting 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)
- to sacrifice H2076 (זָבַח) — to slaughter an animal (usually in sacrifice)
- to Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
30 And Moses went out from Pharaoh, and entreated Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Moses H4872 (מֹשֶׁה) — Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver
- went out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- from Pharaoh H6547 (פַּרְעֹה) — Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings
- and intreated H6279 (עָתַר) — to burn incense in worship, i.e. intercede (reciprocally, listen to prayer)
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
31 And Jehovah did according to the word of Moses; and he removed the swarms of flies from Pharaoh, from his servants, and from his people; there remained not one.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
- did H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- according to the word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- of Moses H4872 (מֹשֶׁה) — Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver
- and he removed H5493 (סוּר) — to turn off (literally or figuratively)
- the swarms H6157 (עָרֹב) — a mosquito (from its swarming)
- from Pharaoh H6547 (פַּרְעֹה) — Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings
- from his servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- and from his people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- there remained H7604 (שָׁאַר) — properly, to swell up, i.e. be (causatively, make) redundant
- not one H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
32 And Pharaoh hardened his heart this time also, and he did not let the people go.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Pharaoh H6547 (פַּרְעֹה) — Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings
- hardened H3513 (כָּבַד) — to be heavy, i.e. in a bad sense (burdensome, severe, dull) or in a good sense (numerous, rich, honorable); causatively, to make weighty (in the same two senses…
- 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
- at this time H6471 (פַּעַם) — a stroke, literally or figuratively (in various applications, as follow)
- also, neither would he 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)