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Exodus 8

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Exodus 8

1 And the LORD spake unto Moses, Go unto Pharaoh, and say unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Let my people go, that they may serve me.

2 And if thou refuse to let them go, behold, I will smite all thy borders with frogs:

3 And the river shall bring forth frogs abundantly, which shall go up and come into thine 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 kneadingtroughs:

4 And the frogs shall come up both on thee, and upon thy people, and upon all thy servants.

5 And the LORD spake unto Moses, Say unto Aaron, Stretch forth thine hand with thy rod over the streams, over the rivers, and over the ponds, and cause frogs to come up upon the land of Egypt.

6 And Aaron stretched out his hand over the waters of Egypt; and the frogs came up, and covered the land of Egypt.

7 And the magicians did so with their enchantments, and brought up frogs upon the land of Egypt.

8 Then Pharaoh called for Moses and Aaron, and said, Entreat the LORD, that he may take away the frogs from me, and from my people; and I will let the people go, that they may do sacrifice unto the LORD.

9 And Moses said unto Pharaoh, Glory over me: when shall I entreat for thee, and for thy servants, and for thy people, to destroy the frogs from thee and thy houses, that they may remain in the river only?

10 And he said, To morrow. And he said, Be it according to thy word: that thou mayest know that there is none like unto the LORD our God.

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.

12 And Moses and Aaron went out from Pharaoh: and Moses cried unto the LORD because of the frogs which he had brought against Pharaoh.

13 And the LORD did according to the word of Moses; and the frogs died out of the houses, out of the villages, and out of the fields.

14 And they gathered them together upon heaps: and the land stank.

15 But when Pharaoh saw that there was respite, he hardened his heart, and hearkened not unto them; as the LORD had said.

16 And the LORD said unto Moses, Say unto Aaron, Stretch out thy rod, and smite the dust of the land, that it may become lice throughout all the land of Egypt.



17 And they did so; for Aaron stretched out his hand with his rod, and smote the dust of the earth, and it became lice in man, and in beast; all the dust of the land became lice throughout all the land of Egypt.

18 And the magicians did so with their enchantments to bring forth lice, but they could not: so there were lice upon man, and upon beast.

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 the LORD had said.

20 And the LORD 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 the LORD, Let my people go, that they may serve me.

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.

22 And I will sever 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 the LORD in the midst of the earth.

23 And I will put a division between my people and thy people: to morrow shall this sign be.

24 And the LORD did so; and there came a grievous swarm of flies into the house of Pharaoh, and into his servants' houses, and into all the land of Egypt: the land was corrupted by reason of the swarm of flies.

25 And Pharaoh called for Moses and for Aaron, and said, Go ye, sacrifice to your God in the land.

26 And Moses said, It is not meet so to do; for we shall sacrifice the abomination of the Egyptians to the LORD our God: lo, shall we sacrifice the abomination of the Egyptians before their eyes, and will they not stone us?

27 We will go three days' journey into the wilderness, and sacrifice to the LORD our God, as he shall command us.

28 And Pharaoh said, I will let you go, that ye may sacrifice to the LORD your God in the wilderness; only ye shall not go very far away: entreat for me.

29 And Moses said, Behold, I go out from thee, and I will entreat the LORD that the swarms of flies may depart from Pharaoh, from his servants, and from his people, to morrow: but let not Pharaoh deal deceitfully any more in not letting the people go to sacrifice to the LORD.

30 And Moses went out from Pharaoh, and entreated the LORD.

31 And the LORD 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.

32 And Pharaoh hardened his heart at this time also, neither would he let the people go.

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Summary and the Meaning of Chapter 8 of the Book of Exodus

Chapter 8 of the Book of Exodus in the King James Version of the Holy Bible continues the story of Moses and the Israelites' journey out of Egypt. In this chapter, Moses and Aaron continue to confront Pharaoh and demand that he let the Israelites go. However, Pharaoh's heart remains hardened and he refuses to listen to their pleas. As a result, God sends various plagues upon Egypt to show His power and to convince Pharaoh to release the Israelites. The plagues in this chapter include the plague of frogs, the plague of lice, and the plague of flies. Through these plagues, we see the power of God and the consequences of disobedience. This chapter also highlights the importance of obedience and trusting in God's plan.

The Plague of Frogs (Exodus 8:1-15)

The chapter begins with God instructing Moses to go to Pharaoh and demand that he let the Israelites go. Moses warns Pharaoh that if he refuses, God will send a plague of frogs upon the land. Pharaoh's magicians are able to replicate this plague, but instead of removing the frogs, they only add to the problem. The land of Egypt is overrun with frogs, and they even enter into the homes of the Egyptians. Pharaoh finally calls upon Moses and Aaron to ask God to remove the frogs, and in return, he promises to let the Israelites go. However, once the frogs are gone, Pharaoh's heart remains hardened, and he goes back on his promise.

The plague of frogs represents the consequences of disobedience. Pharaoh's refusal to let the Israelites go results in a plague that brings discomfort and chaos to the land. This shows that disobedience not only affects the individual but also those around them. It also highlights the importance of keeping our promises and being true to our word. Pharaoh's broken promise further demonstrates his lack of integrity and trustworthiness.

The Plague of Lice (Exodus 8:16-19)

In this section, God instructs Moses to stretch out his rod and strike the dust of the land, which then turns into lice. This plague affects both humans and animals, and the magicians are unable to replicate it. This is the first plague that directly affects the Egyptians and not just their surroundings. The lice represent the consequences of disobedience and the importance of following God's commands. The Israelites are spared from this plague because they have remained obedient and faithful to God's plan.

The Plague of Flies (Exodus 8:20-32)

God continues to send plagues upon Egypt, and this time it is a plague of flies. However, this time, God makes a distinction between the land of Goshen, where the Israelites live, and the rest of Egypt. The land of Goshen is spared from the plague, showing God's protection and favor over His people. Pharaoh once again promises to let the Israelites go, but once the flies are gone, he changes his mind.

The plague of flies highlights the power and sovereignty of God. He is able to control and manipulate even the smallest creatures to fulfill His purpose. It also shows the importance of trusting in God's plan, even when it may seem difficult or confusing. The Israelites are protected from the plague because of their faith and obedience to God, while the Egyptians suffer the consequences of Pharaoh's stubbornness and disobedience.

Lessons and Reflection

Chapter 8 of the Book of Exodus teaches us several important lessons. One of the main themes is the consequences of disobedience. Through the plagues, we see the impact of Pharaoh's refusal to listen to God and the negative effects it has on those around him. It also highlights the importance of obedience and following God's commands. The Israelites are spared from the plagues because of their faith and obedience, while the Egyptians suffer the consequences of their disobedience.

Another theme is the power and sovereignty of God. Through the plagues, we see that God is in control of all things and is able to use even the smallest creatures to fulfill His purpose. This should remind us to trust in God's plan and to have faith in His timing, even when things may seem difficult or out of our control.

This chapter also emphasizes the importance of keeping our promises and being true to our word. Pharaoh's broken promises and lack of integrity only further demonstrate his disobedience and lack of trust in God. It serves as a reminder to always honor our commitments and to be people of integrity.

Overall, Chapter 8 of the Book of Exodus continues to reveal the power and sovereignty of God and the consequences of disobedience. It also highlights the importance of obedience, trust, and integrity in our relationship with God. It serves as a reminder to always follow God's commands and to trust in His plan, even when it may seem difficult or confusing.



This article is informed by the King James Version of the Holy Bible, the authors' personal knowledge, considerations and experience, and additional materials and resources available in internet.

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