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THE MESSAGE
Exodus 8:6
Aaron stretched his staff over the waters of Egypt and a mob of frogs came up and covered the country.
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Hebrew Names Version
Aharon stretched out his hand over the waters of Mitzrayim; and the frogs came up, and covered the land of Mitzrayim.
Aharon stretched out his hand over the waters of Mitzrayim; and the frogs came up, and covered the land of Mitzrayim.
King James Version
And Aaron stretched out his hand over the waters of Egypt; and the frogs came up, and covered the land of Egypt.
And Aaron stretched out his hand over the waters of Egypt; and the frogs came up, and covered the land of Egypt.
Lexham English Bible
And Aaron stretched out his hand over the waters of Egypt, and the frogs went up and covered the land of Egypt.
And Aaron stretched out his hand over the waters of Egypt, and the frogs went up and covered the land of Egypt.
New Century Version
So Aaron held his hand over all the waters of Egypt, and the frogs came up out of the water and covered the land of Egypt.
So Aaron held his hand over all the waters of Egypt, and the frogs came up out of the water and covered the land of Egypt.
New English Translation
So Aaron extended his hand over the waters of Egypt, and frogs came up and covered the land of Egypt.
So Aaron extended his hand over the waters of Egypt, and frogs came up and covered the land of Egypt.
Amplified Bible
So Aaron stretched out his hand [with his staff] over the waters of Egypt, and the frogs came up and covered the land of Egypt.
So Aaron stretched out his hand [with his staff] over the waters of Egypt, and the frogs came up and covered the land of Egypt.
New American Standard Bible
So Aaron extended his hand over the waters of Egypt, and the frogs came up and covered the land of Egypt.
So Aaron extended his hand over the waters of Egypt, and the frogs came up and covered the land of Egypt.
Geneva Bible (1587)
Then Aaron stretched out his hand vpon the waters of Egypt, and the frogges came vp, and couered the land of Egypt.
Then Aaron stretched out his hand vpon the waters of Egypt, and the frogges came vp, and couered the land of Egypt.
Legacy Standard Bible
So Aaron stretched out his hand over the waters of Egypt, and the frogs came up and covered the land of Egypt.
So Aaron stretched out his hand over the waters of Egypt, and the frogs came up and covered the land of Egypt.
Contemporary English Version
Aaron obeyed, and suddenly frogs were everywhere in Egypt.
Aaron obeyed, and suddenly frogs were everywhere in Egypt.
Complete Jewish Bible
He answered, "Tomorrow." Moshe said, "It will be as you have said, and from this you will learn that Adonai our God has no equal.
He answered, "Tomorrow." Moshe said, "It will be as you have said, and from this you will learn that Adonai our God has no equal.
Darby Translation
And Aaron stretched out his hand over the waters of Egypt; and the frogs came up, and covered the land of Egypt.
And Aaron stretched out his hand over the waters of Egypt; and the frogs came up, and covered the land of Egypt.
Easy-to-Read Version
So Aaron raised his hand over the waters of Egypt, and the frogs began coming out of the water and covered the land of Egypt.
So Aaron raised his hand over the waters of Egypt, and the frogs began coming out of the water and covered the land of Egypt.
English Standard Version
So Aaron stretched out his hand over the waters of Egypt, and the frogs came up and covered the land of Egypt.
So Aaron stretched out his hand over the waters of Egypt, and the frogs came up and covered the land of Egypt.
George Lamsa Translation
So Aaron lifted up his hand over the waters of Egypt; and the frogs came up and covered the land of Egypt.
So Aaron lifted up his hand over the waters of Egypt; and the frogs came up and covered the land of Egypt.
Good News Translation
So Aaron held it out over all the water, and the frogs came out and covered the land.
So Aaron held it out over all the water, and the frogs came out and covered the land.
Christian Standard Bible®
When Aaron stretched out his hand over the waters of Egypt, the frogs came up and covered the land of Egypt.
When Aaron stretched out his hand over the waters of Egypt, the frogs came up and covered the land of Egypt.
Literal Translation
And Aaron stretched out his hand over the waters of Egypt, and the frogs came up and covered the land of Egypt.
And Aaron stretched out his hand over the waters of Egypt, and the frogs came up and covered the land of Egypt.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
And Aaron stretched his hade ouer the waters in Egipte, & there came vp frogges, so yt the londe of Egipte was couered.
And Aaron stretched his hade ouer the waters in Egipte, & there came vp frogges, so yt the londe of Egipte was couered.
American Standard Version
And Aaron stretched out his hand over the waters of Egypt; and the frogs came up, and covered the land of Egypt.
And Aaron stretched out his hand over the waters of Egypt; and the frogs came up, and covered the land of Egypt.
Bible in Basic English
And when Aaron put out his hand over the waters of Egypt, the frogs came up and all the land of Egypt was covered with them.
And when Aaron put out his hand over the waters of Egypt, the frogs came up and all the land of Egypt was covered with them.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And Aaron stretched his hande ouer ye waters of Egypt, & the frogges came vp and couered the lande of Egypt.
And Aaron stretched his hande ouer ye waters of Egypt, & the frogges came vp and couered the lande of Egypt.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
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 the LORD our God.
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 the LORD our God.
King James Version (1611)
And Aaron stretched out his hand ouer the waters of Egypt, and the frogges came vp, and couered the land of Egypt.
And Aaron stretched out his hand ouer the waters of Egypt, and the frogges came vp, and couered the land of Egypt.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And Aaron stretched forth his hand over the waters of Egypt, and brought up the frogs: and the frog was brought up, and covered the land of Egypt.
And Aaron stretched forth his hand over the waters of Egypt, and brought up the frogs: and the frog was brought up, and covered the land of Egypt.
English Revised Version
And Aaron stretched out his hand over the waters of Egypt; and the frogs came up, and covered the land of Egypt.
And Aaron stretched out his hand over the waters of Egypt; and the frogs came up, and covered the land of Egypt.
Berean Standard Bible
So Aaron stretched out his hand over the waters of Egypt, and the frogs came up and covered the land of Egypt.
So Aaron stretched out his hand over the waters of Egypt, and the frogs came up and covered the land of Egypt.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And Aaron helde forth the hond on the watris of Egipt; and paddoks stieden, and hileden the lond of Egipt.
And Aaron helde forth the hond on the watris of Egipt; and paddoks stieden, and hileden the lond of Egipt.
Young's Literal Translation
And Aaron stretcheth out his hand against the waters of Egypt, and the frog cometh up, and covereth the land of Egypt;
And Aaron stretcheth out his hand against the waters of Egypt, and the frog cometh up, and covereth the land of Egypt;
Update Bible Version
And Aaron stretched out his hand over the waters of Egypt; and the frogs came up, and covered the land of Egypt.
And Aaron stretched out his hand over the waters of Egypt; and the frogs came up, and covered the land of Egypt.
Webster's Bible Translation
And Aaron stretched his hand over the waters of Egypt; and the frogs came up, and covered the land of Egypt.
And Aaron stretched his hand over the waters of Egypt; and the frogs came up, and covered the land of Egypt.
World English Bible
Aaron stretched out his hand over the waters of Egypt; and the frogs came up, and covered the land of Egypt.
Aaron stretched out his hand over the waters of Egypt; and the frogs came up, and covered the land of Egypt.
New King James Version
So Aaron stretched out his hand over the waters of Egypt, and the frogs came up and covered the land of Egypt.
So Aaron stretched out his hand over the waters of Egypt, and the frogs came up and covered the land of Egypt.
New Living Translation
So Aaron raised his hand over the waters of Egypt, and frogs came up and covered the whole land!
So Aaron raised his hand over the waters of Egypt, and frogs came up and covered the whole land!
New Life Bible
So Aaron put his hand out over the waters of Egypt. And the frogs came up and covered the land of Egypt.
So Aaron put his hand out over the waters of Egypt. And the frogs came up and covered the land of Egypt.
New Revised Standard
So Aaron stretched out his hand over the waters of Egypt; and the frogs came up and covered the land of Egypt.
So Aaron stretched out his hand over the waters of Egypt; and the frogs came up and covered the land of Egypt.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
So Aaron stretched forth his hand, over the waters of Egypt, - and the frog came up, and covered the land of Egypt.
So Aaron stretched forth his hand, over the waters of Egypt, - and the frog came up, and covered the land of Egypt.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Aaron stretched forth his hand upon the waters of Egypt, and the frogs came up, and covered the land of Egypt.
And Aaron stretched forth his hand upon the waters of Egypt, and the frogs came up, and covered the land of Egypt.
Revised Standard Version
So Aaron stretched out his hand over the waters of Egypt; and the frogs came up and covered the land of Egypt.
So Aaron stretched out his hand over the waters of Egypt; and the frogs came up and covered the land of Egypt.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
So Aaron stretched out his hand over the waters of Egypt, and the frogs came up and covered the land of Egypt.
So Aaron stretched out his hand over the waters of Egypt, and the frogs came up and covered the land of Egypt.
Contextual Overview
1 God said to Moses, "Go to Pharaoh and tell him, ‘ God 's Message: Release my people so they can worship me. If you refuse to release them, I'm warning you, I'll hit the whole country with frogs. The Nile will swarm with frogs—they'll come up into your houses, into your bedrooms and into your beds, into your servants' quarters, among the people, into your ovens and pots and pans. They'll be all over you, all over everyone—frogs everywhere, on and in everything!'" 5 God said to Moses, "Tell Aaron, ‘Wave your staff over the rivers and canals and ponds. Bring up frogs on the land of Egypt.'" 6 Aaron stretched his staff over the waters of Egypt and a mob of frogs came up and covered the country. 7 But again the magicians did the same thing using their incantations—they also produced frogs in Egypt. 8 Pharaoh called in Moses and Aaron and said, "Pray to God to rid us of these frogs. I'll release the people so that they can make their sacrifices and worship God ." 9 Moses said to Pharaoh, "Certainly. Set the time. When do you want the frogs out of here, away from your servants and people and out of your houses? You'll be rid of frogs except for those in the Nile." 10"Make it tomorrow." Moses said, "Tomorrow it is—so you'll realize that there is no God like our God . The frogs will be gone. You and your houses and your servants and your people, free of frogs. The only frogs left will be the ones in the Nile." 12Moses and Aaron left Pharaoh, and Moses prayed to God about the frogs he had brought on Pharaoh. God responded to Moses' prayer: The frogs died off—houses, courtyards, fields, all free of frogs. They piled the frogs in heaps. The country reeked of dead frogs. 15 But when Pharaoh saw that he had some breathing room, he got stubborn again and wouldn't listen to Moses and Aaron. Just as God had said.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
and the frogs: Whether the frog among the Egyptians was an object of reverence or abhorrence is uncertain. It might have been both at the same time, as many objects are known to have been among particular nations; for proof of which see the very learned Jacob Bryant, on the Plagues of Egypt, pp. 31-34. Leviticus 11:12, Psalms 78:45, Psalms 105:30, Revelation 16:13
Reciprocal: Exodus 7:19 - stretch
Cross-References
Daniel 6:10
When Daniel learned that the decree had been signed and posted, he continued to pray just as he had always done. His house had windows in the upstairs that opened toward Jerusalem. Three times a day he knelt there in prayer, thanking and praising his God.
When Daniel learned that the decree had been signed and posted, he continued to pray just as he had always done. His house had windows in the upstairs that opened toward Jerusalem. Three times a day he knelt there in prayer, thanking and praising his God.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And Aaron stretched out his hand over the waters of Egypt,.... That is, towards the waters of the Nile, and towards all places where any water was; for it was not possible he could stretch out his hand over all the waters that were in every place:
and the frogs came and covered the land of Egypt: they came up at once, and in such multitudes everywhere, that the whole land was full of them; this was done on the twenty fifth of Adar, or February, the same day the former plague ceased; so Artapanus s, the Heathen historian says, that Moses by his rod produced frogs, locusts, and lice. And the story which Heraclides Lembus t tells seems to be hammered out of this account of Moses, that in Paeonia and Dardania such a number of frogs fell from heaven, as filled the public roads and private houses; at first the inhabitants killed them, and keeping their houses shut, bore it patiently some time; but when it signified nothing, and their household goods were covered with them, and they found them boiled and roasted with their food, and lay in such heaps that they could not tread for them, and were so distressed with the smell of the dead ones, they forsook their country.
s Apud Euseb. ut supra. (Praepar. Evangel. l. 9. c. 27. p. 425.) t Apud Athenaei Deipnosophist. l. 8. c. 2.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Exodus 8:6. The frogs came up, and covered the land of Egypt. — In some ancient writers we have examples of a similar plague. The Abderites, according to Orosius, and the inhabitants of Paeonia and Dardania, according to Athenaeus, were obliged to abandon their country on account of the great numbers of frogs by which their land was infested.
