Exodus 11:6 bbe — And there will be a great cry through all the land of Egypt, such as never has been or will be again.

Bible in Basic English

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

— Exodus 11:6, Bible in Basic English

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Exodus 11 — Context

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And the Lord gave the people grace in the eyes of the Egyptians. For the man Moses was highly honoured in the land of Egypt, by Pharaoh's servants and the people.

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And Moses said, This is what the Lord says: About the middle of the night I will go out through Egypt:

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And death will come to every mother's first male child in all the land of Egypt, from the child of Pharaoh on his seat of power, to the child of the servant-girl crushing the grain; and the first births of all the cattle.

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

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But against the children of Israel, man or beast, not so much as the tongue of a dog will be moved: so that you may see how the Lord makes a division between Israel and the Egyptians.

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And all these your servants will come to me, going down on their faces before me and saying, Go out, and all your people with you: and after that I will go out. And he went away from Pharaoh burning with wrath.

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And the Lord said to Moses, Pharaoh will not give ear to you, so that my wonders may be increased in the land of Egypt.

Exodus 11:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 11:6 say?
Exodus 11:6 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And there will be a great cry through all the land of Egypt, such as never has been or will be again.”
Where is Exodus 11:6 in the Bible?
Exodus 11:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 11, verse 6.
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 11:6.
What translation should I read Exodus 11:6 in?
Exodus 11:6 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 11:6?
Exodus 11:6 reads (BBE): “And there will be a great cry through all the land of Egypt, such as never has been or will be again.” 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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