1 Then the LORD said unto Moses, Go in unto Pharaoh, and tell him, Thus saith the LORD God of the Hebrews, Let my people go, that they may serve me.
2 For if thou refuse to let them go, and wilt hold them still,
3 Behold, the hand of the LORD is upon thy cattle which is in the field, upon the horses, upon the asses, upon the camels, upon the oxen, and upon the sheep: there shall be a very grievous murrain.
4 And the LORD shall sever between the cattle of Israel and the cattle of Egypt: and there shall nothing die of all that is the children's of Israel.
5 And the LORD appointed a set time, saying, To morrow the LORD shall do this thing in the land.
6 And the LORD did that thing on the morrow, and all the cattle of Egypt died: but of the cattle of the children of Israel died not one.
7 And Pharaoh sent, and, behold, there was not one of the cattle of the Israelites dead. And the heart of Pharaoh was hardened, and he did not let the people go.
8 And the LORD said unto Moses and unto Aaron, Take to you handfuls of ashes of the furnace, and let Moses sprinkle it toward the heaven in the sight of Pharaoh.
9 And it shall become small dust in all the land of Egypt, and shall be a boil breaking forth with blains upon man, and upon beast, throughout all the land of Egypt.
10 And they took ashes of the furnace, and stood before Pharaoh; and Moses sprinkled it up toward heaven; and it became a boil breaking forth with blains upon man, and upon beast.
11 And the magicians could not stand before Moses because of the boils; for the boil was upon the magicians, and upon all the Egyptians.
12 And the LORD hardened the heart of Pharaoh, and he hearkened not unto them; as the LORD had spoken unto Moses.
13 And the LORD said unto Moses, Rise up early in the morning, and stand before Pharaoh, and say unto him, Thus saith the LORD God of the Hebrews, Let my people go, that they may serve me.
14 For I will at this time send all my plagues upon thine heart, and upon thy servants, and upon thy people; that thou mayest know that there is none like me in all the earth.
15 For now I will stretch out my hand, that I may smite thee and thy people with pestilence; and thou shalt be cut off from the earth.
16 And in very deed for this cause have I raised thee up, for to show in thee my power; and that my name may be declared throughout all the earth.
17 As yet exaltest thou thyself against my people, that thou wilt not let them go?
18 Behold, to morrow about this time I will cause it to rain a very grievous hail, such as hath not been in Egypt since the foundation thereof even until now.
19 Send therefore now, and gather thy cattle, and all that thou hast in the field; for upon every man and beast which shall be found in the field, and shall not be brought home, the hail shall come down upon them, and they shall die.
20 He that feared the word of the LORD among the servants of Pharaoh made his servants and his cattle flee into the houses:
21 And he that regarded not the word of the LORD left his servants and his cattle in the field.
22 And the LORD said unto Moses, Stretch forth thine hand toward heaven, that there may be hail in all the land of Egypt, upon man, and upon beast, and upon every herb of the field, throughout the land of Egypt.
23 And Moses stretched forth his rod toward heaven: and the LORD sent thunder and hail, and the fire ran along upon the ground; and the LORD rained hail upon the land of Egypt.
24 So there was hail, and fire mingled with the hail, very grievous, such as there was none like it in all the land of Egypt since it became a nation.
25 And the hail smote throughout all the land of Egypt all that was in the field, both man and beast; and the hail smote every herb of the field, and brake every tree of the field.
26 Only in the land of Goshen, where the children of Israel were, was there no hail.
27 And Pharaoh sent, and called for Moses and Aaron, and said unto them, I have sinned this time: the LORD is righteous, and I and my people are wicked.
28 Entreat the LORD (for it is enough) that there be no more mighty thunderings and hail; and I will let you go, and ye shall stay no longer.
29 And Moses said unto him, As soon as I am gone out of the city, I will spread abroad my hands unto the LORD; and the thunder shall cease, neither shall there be any more hail; that thou mayest know how that the earth is the LORD's.
30 But as for thee and thy servants, I know that ye will not yet fear the LORD God.
31 And the flax and the barley was smitten: for the barley was in the ear, and the flax was bolled.
32 But the wheat and the rye were not smitten: for they were not grown up.
33 And Moses went out of the city from Pharaoh, and spread abroad his hands unto the LORD: and the thunders and hail ceased, and the rain was not poured upon the earth.
34 And when Pharaoh saw that the rain and the hail and the thunders were ceased, he sinned yet more, and hardened his heart, he and his servants.
35 And the heart of Pharaoh was hardened, neither would he let the children of Israel go; as the LORD had spoken by Moses.
Chapter 9 of the book of Exodus in the King James Version (KJV) of the Holy Bible is a continuation of the story of Moses and the plagues that God sent upon Egypt in order to convince Pharaoh to release the Israelites from slavery. In this chapter, three more plagues are inflicted upon the Egyptians, further demonstrating God's power and the consequences of Pharaoh's stubbornness. The main themes of this chapter include God's sovereignty, justice, and mercy, as well as the importance of obedience and faith in Him. This chapter also reveals the hardening of Pharaoh's heart and the consequences of his actions.
The chapter begins with God instructing Moses to go to Pharaoh and warn him of the next plague that will come upon Egypt if he does not let the Israelites go. Moses and Aaron go to Pharaoh and warn him that all of the livestock in Egypt will die if he does not listen to God's command. However, the Lord hardens Pharaoh's heart, and he refuses to listen once again.
As a result, all of the livestock in Egypt, including horses, donkeys, camels, cattle, sheep, and goats, are struck with a deadly disease and die. This plague is a direct attack on the Egyptian gods, as they worshiped many animals as deities. This plague also affects the livelihood and economy of Egypt, as they heavily relied on their livestock for food, transportation, and labor.
Despite witnessing this devastation, Pharaoh still refuses to let the Israelites go, further demonstrating his stubbornness and lack of fear for God's power.
After Pharaoh's continued refusal, God instructs Moses to take handfuls of soot from a furnace and throw it into the air. This results in a plague of boils breaking out on both humans and animals throughout Egypt. The boils were painful and itchy, causing great discomfort and suffering to the Egyptians.
Interestingly, this plague is not announced to Pharaoh beforehand, as the previous ones were. This could be seen as a sign of God's increasing frustration and anger towards Pharaoh's stubbornness and refusal to listen. It is also a direct attack on the Egyptian belief in cleanliness and purity, as they believed that boils were a sign of impurity and uncleanliness.
Despite the pain and discomfort caused by this plague, Pharaoh still does not change his mind and continues to harden his heart.
The final plague in this chapter is one of the most destructive ones yet. God instructs Moses to warn Pharaoh that a severe hailstorm will come upon Egypt, destroying all of the crops and plants in the fields. This plague is also not announced beforehand, showing God's increasing wrath towards Pharaoh.
The hailstorm was accompanied by thunder and lightning, and it was so severe that it had never been seen before in Egypt. It destroyed all of the crops, plants, and trees, leaving nothing but devastation and ruin. However, God shows His mercy and spares the land of Goshen, where the Israelites lived, from the hailstorm.
This plague is not only a direct attack on the Egyptian agriculture, but it also shows God's power over the weather and nature. It also serves as a warning to Pharaoh and the Egyptians of the consequences of their actions and the importance of obedience to God.
At first glance, this chapter may seem like a continuation of the previous chapters, where God sends plagues upon Egypt to convince Pharaoh to release the Israelites from slavery. However, upon closer examination, this chapter reveals deeper meanings and lessons that can be applied to our lives today.
One of the main themes of this chapter is God's sovereignty. Throughout the plagues, God shows His power and control over nature and the Egyptian gods. He is the one who ultimately has the power to bring devastation upon Egypt and spare the Israelites. This serves as a reminder of God's ultimate authority and sovereignty over all things.
Another theme is justice and mercy. While God brings punishment upon the Egyptians for their mistreatment of the Israelites, He also shows mercy by sparing the land of Goshen and giving Pharaoh multiple chances to change his mind. This shows God's perfect balance of justice and mercy, and it serves as a reminder that He is a just and fair God who also extends His mercy to those who repent and turn to Him.
The hardening of Pharaoh's heart is also a significant aspect of this chapter. As Pharaoh continues to refuse to listen to God's commands, his heart becomes increasingly hardened. This serves as a warning of the consequences of stubbornness and disobedience towards God. It also shows the importance of having a humble and open heart towards God's word.
Lastly, this chapter highlights the importance of obedience and faith in God. The Israelites were spared from the plagues because they followed God's instructions and had faith in His power. Similarly, when we are faced with trials and challenges in our lives, we must trust in God and obey His commands, knowing that He is in control and has a plan for us.
Chapter 9 of Exodus in the KJV Holy Bible is a continuation of the story of Moses and the plagues in Egypt. It reveals God's sovereignty, justice, and mercy, as well as the importance of obedience and faith in Him. It also serves as a warning against stubbornness and the consequences of hardening our hearts towards God. Through this chapter, we can learn important lessons and apply them to our lives, trusting in God's sovereignty and following His commands.
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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