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Exodus 7:23-1964 bbe — Then Pharaoh went into his house, and did not take even this to heart. And all the Egyptians made holes round about the…

Bible in Basic English

23

Then Pharaoh went into his house, and did not take even this to heart.

24

And all the Egyptians made holes round about the Nile to get drinking-water, for they were not able to make use of the Nile water.

25

And seven days went past, after the Lord had put his hand on the Nile.

— Exodus 7:23-1964, Bible in Basic English

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Exodus 7:23-1964 in Other Translations

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  • KJV

    “And Pharaoh turned and went into his house, neither did he set his heart to this also. And all the Egyptians digged round about the river for water to drink; for they could not drink of the water of the river. And seven days were fulfilled, after that the Lord had smitten the river. ”

  • ASV

    “And Pharaoh turned and went into his house, neither did he lay even this to heart. And all the Egyptians digged round about the river for water to drink; for they could not drink of the water of the river. And seven days were fulfilled, after that Jehovah had smitten the river. ”

  • WEB

    “Pharaoh turned and went into his house, neither did he lay even this to heart. All the Egyptians dug around the river for water to drink; for they couldn't drink of the water of the river. Seven days were fulfilled, after Yahweh had struck the river.”

  • NET

    “And Pharaoh turned and went into his house. He did not pay any attention to this. All the Egyptians dug around the Nile for water to drink, because they could not drink the water of the Nile. The Second Blow: Frogs Seven full days passed after the LORD struck the Nile.”

  • DRB

    “And he turned himself away, and went into his house, neither did he set his heart to it this time also. And all the Egyptians dug round about the river for water to drink; for they could not drink of the water of the river. And seven days were fully ended, after that the Lord struck the river. ”

  • KJVA

    “And Pharaoh turned and went into his house, neither did he set his heart to this also. And all the Egyptians digged round about the river for water to drink; for they could not drink of the water of the river. And seven days were fulfilled, after that the Lord had smitten the river. ”

Exodus 7 — Context

20

And Moses and Aaron did as the Lord had said; and when his rod had been lifted up and stretched out over the waters of the Nile before the eyes of Pharaoh and his servants, all the water in the Nile was turned to blood;

21

And the fish in the Nile came to destruction, and a bad smell went up from the river, and the Egyptians were not able to make use of the water of the Nile for drinking; and there was blood through all the land of Egypt.

22

And the wonder-workers of Egypt did the same with their secret arts: but Pharaoh's heart was made hard, and he would not give ear to them, as the Lord had said.

23

Then Pharaoh went into his house, and did not take even this to heart.

24

And all the Egyptians made holes round about the Nile to get drinking-water, for they were not able to make use of the Nile water.

25

And seven days went past, after the Lord had put his hand on the Nile.

Exodus 7:23-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 7:23-1964 say?
Exodus 7:23-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Then Pharaoh went into his house, and did not take even this to heart. And all the Egyptians made holes round about the Nile to get drinking-water, for they were not able to make use of the Nile water. And seven days went past, after the Lord had put his hand on the Nile.”
Where is Exodus 7:23-1964 in the Bible?
Exodus 7:23-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 7, verses 23–1964.
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 7:23-1964.
What translation should I read Exodus 7:23-1964 in?
Exodus 7:23-1964 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 7:23-1964?
Exodus 7:23-1964 reads (BBE): “Then Pharaoh went into his house, and did not take even this to heart. And all the Egyptians made holes round about the Nile to get drinking-water, for they were not able to make use of the Nile water. And seven days went past, after the Lord had put his hand on 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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