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Exodus 8:7

What does Exodus 8:7 mean?

A plain-English look at Exodus 8:7 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And the magicians did in like manner with their enchantments, and brought up frogs upon the land of Egypt.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And the magicians did in like manner with their enchantments, and brought up frogs upon the land of Egypt.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And the wonder-workers did the same with their secret arts, making frogs come up over the land of Egypt.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and the scribes do so with their flashings, and cause the frogs to come up against the land of Egypt.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And the magicians also, by their enchantments, did in like manner, and they brought forth frogs upon the land of Egypt.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And the scribes did so with their sorceries, and brought up frogs on the land of Egypt.

Context

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

v.7This passage

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

Cross references

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

  • Revelation 13:14

    And he deceiveth them that dwell on the earth by reason of the signs which it was given him to do in the sight of the beast; saying to them that dwell on the earth, that they should make an image to the beast who hath the stroke of the sword and lived.

  • 2 Timothy 3:8

    And even as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also withstand the truth; men corrupted in mind, reprobate concerning the faith.

  • Exodus 7:11

    Then Pharaoh also called for the wise men and the sorcerers: and they also, the magicians of Egypt, did in like manner with their enchantments.

  • 2 Thessalonians 2:9

    even he, whose coming is according to the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders,

  • Exodus 7:22

    And the magicians of Egypt did in like manner with their enchantments: and Pharaoh’s heart was hardened, and he hearkened not unto them; as Jehovah had spoken.

  • Matthew 24:24

    For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall show great signs and wonders; so as to lead astray, if possible, even the elect.

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