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Exodus 8:19

What does Exodus 8:19 mean?

A plain-English look at Exodus 8:19 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Then the wonder-workers said to Pharaoh, This is the finger of God: but Pharaoh's heart was hard, and he did not give ear to them, as the Lord had said.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and the scribes say unto Pharaoh, `It <FI>is<Fi> the finger of God;' and the heart of Pharaoh is strong, and he hath not hearkened unto them, as Jehovah hath spoken.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And the magicians said to Pharao: This is the finger of God. And Pharao's heart was hardened, and he hearkened not unto them, as the Lord had commanded.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Then the scribes said to Pharaoh, This is the finger ofGod! But Pharaoh's heart was stubborn, and he hearkened not to them, as Jehovah had said.

Context

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

v.19This passage

v.20And 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

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

  • 1 Samuel 6:3

    And they said, If ye send away the ark of the God of Israel, send it not empty; but by all means return him a trespass-offering: then ye shall be healed, and it shall be known to you why his hand is not removed from you.

  • Exodus 7:5

    And the Egyptians shall know that I am Jehovah, when I stretch forth my hand upon Egypt, and bring out the children of Israel from among them.

  • Exodus 10:7

    And Pharaoh’s servants said unto him, How long shall this man be a snare unto us? let the men go, that they may serve Jehovah their God: knowest thou not yet that Egypt is destroyed?

  • Luke 11:20

    But if I by the finger of God cast out demons, then is the kingdom of God come upon you.

  • Acts 4:16

    saying, What shall we do to these men? for that indeed a notable miracle hath been wrought through them, is manifest to all that dwell in Jerusalem; and we cannot deny it.

  • Daniel 2:10

    The Chaldeans answered before the king, and said, There is not a man upon the earth that can show the king’s matter, forasmuch as no king, lord, or ruler, hath asked such a thing of any magician, or enchanter, or Chaldean.

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