Exodus 10:17 web — Now therefore please forgive my sin again, and pray to Yahweh your God, that he may also take away from me this death."

World English Bible

"Now therefore please forgive my sin again, and pray to Yahweh your God, that he may also take away from me this death.""

— Exodus 10:17, World English Bible

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Exodus 10 — Context

14

The locusts went up over all the land of Egypt, and rested in all the borders of Egypt. They were very grievous. Before them there were no such locusts as they, neither after them shall be such.

15

For they covered the surface of the whole earth, so that the land was darkened, and they ate every herb of the land, and all the fruit of the trees which the hail had left. There remained nothing green, either tree or herb of the field, through all the land of Egypt.

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Then Pharaoh called for Moses and Aaron in haste, and he said, "I have sinned against Yahweh your God, and against you.

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Now therefore please forgive my sin again, and pray to Yahweh your God, that he may also take away from me this death."

18

He went out from Pharaoh, and prayed to Yahweh.

19

Yahweh turned an exceeding strong west wind, which took up the locusts, and drove them into the Red Sea. There remained not one locust in all the borders of Egypt.

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But Yahweh hardened Pharaoh's heart, and he didn't let the children of Israel go.

Exodus 10:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 10:17 say?
Exodus 10:17 in the World English Bible reads: “Now therefore please forgive my sin again, and pray to Yahweh your God, that he may also take away from me this death."”
Where is Exodus 10:17 in the Bible?
Exodus 10:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 10, verse 17.
Who wrote Exodus?
Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Exodus about?
Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.
What are the major themes of Exodus?
Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 10:17.
What translation should I read Exodus 10:17 in?
Exodus 10:17 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Exodus 10:17?
Exodus 10:17 reads (WEB): “Now therefore please forgive my sin again, and pray to Yahweh your God, that he may also take away from me this death."” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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