Exodus 7:18 net — Fish in the Nile will die, the Nile will stink, and the Egyptians will be unable to drink water from the Nile.”’”

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"Fish in the Nile will die, the Nile will stink, and the Egyptians will be unable to drink water from the Nile.”’”"

— Exodus 7:18, NET Bible

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Exodus 7 — Context

15

Go to Pharaoh in the morning when he goes out to the water. Position yourself to meet him by the edge of the Nile, and take in your hand the staff that was turned into a snake.

16

Tell him,‘The LORD, the God of the Hebrews, has sent me to you to say,“Release my people, that they may serve me in the wilderness!” But until now you have not listened.

17

This is what the LORD has said:“By this you will know that I am the LORD: I am going to strike the water of the Nile with the staff that is in my hand, and it will be turned into blood.

18

Fish in the Nile will die, the Nile will stink, and the Egyptians will be unable to drink water from the Nile.”’”

19

Then the LORD said to Moses,“Tell Aaron,‘Take your staff and stretch out your hand over Egypt’s waters– over their rivers, over their canals, over their ponds, and over all their reservoirs– so that it becomes blood.’ There will be blood everywhere in the land of Egypt, even in wooden and stone containers.”

20

Moses and Aaron did so, just as the LORD had commanded. He raised the staff and struck the water that was in the Nile right before the eyes of Pharaoh and his servants, and all the water that was in the Nile was turned to blood.

21

When the fish that were in the Nile died, the Nile began to stink, so that the Egyptians could not drink water from the Nile. There was blood everywhere in the land of Egypt!

Exodus 7:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 7:18 say?
Exodus 7:18 in the NET Bible reads: “Fish in the Nile will die, the Nile will stink, and the Egyptians will be unable to drink water from the Nile.”’””
Where is Exodus 7:18 in the Bible?
Exodus 7:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 7, verse 18.
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 7:18.
What translation should I read Exodus 7:18 in?
Exodus 7:18 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 7:18?
Exodus 7:18 reads (NET): “Fish in the Nile will die, the Nile will stink, and the Egyptians will be unable to drink water from the Nile.”’”” 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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