Exodus 11:6

What does Exodus 11:6 mean?

A plain-English look at Exodus 11:6 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And there shall be a great cry throughout all the land of Egypt, such as there hath not been, nor shall be any more.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And there shall be a great cry throughout all the land of Egypt, such as there was none like it, nor shall be like it any more.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And there shall be a great cry throughout all the land of Egypt, such as there hath not been, nor shall be any more.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And there will be a great cry through all the land of Egypt, such as never has been or will be again.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and there hath been a great cry in all the land of Egypt, such as there hath not been, and such as there is not again.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And there shall be a great cry in all the land of Egypt, such as neither hath been before, nor shall be hereafter.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And there shall be a great cry throughout the land of Egypt, such as there hath been none like it, nor shall be like it any more.

Context

v.5and all the first-born in the land of Egypt shall die, from the first-born of Pharaoh that sitteth upon his throne, even unto the first-born of the maid-servant that is behind the mill; and all the first-born of cattle.

v.6This passage

v.7But against any of the children of Israel shall not a dog move his tongue, against man or beast: that ye may know how that Jehovah doth make a distinction between the Egyptians and Israel.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Luke 13:28

    There shall be the weeping and the gnashing of teeth, when ye shall see Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, and all the prophets, in the kingdom of God, and yourselves cast forth without.

  • Jeremiah 31:15

    Thus saith Jehovah: A voice is heard in Ramah, lamentation, and bitter weeping, Rachel weeping for her children; she refuseth to be comforted for her children, because they are not.

  • Amos 5:17

    And in all vineyards shall be wailing; for I will pass through the midst of thee, saith Jehovah.

  • Exodus 3:7

    And Jehovah said, I have surely seen the affliction of my people that are in Egypt, and have heard their cry by reason of their taskmasters; for I know their sorrows;

  • Revelation 18:18

    and cried out as they looked upon the smoke of her burning, saying, What city is like the great city?

  • Isaiah 15:4

    And Heshbon crieth out, and Elealeh; their voice is heard even unto Jahaz: therefore the armed men of Moab cry aloud; his soul trembleth within him.

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