Exodus 7:24 asv — And all the Egyptians digged round about the river for water to drink; for they could not drink of the water of the riv…

American Standard Version

"And all the Egyptians digged round about the river for water to drink; for they could not drink of the water of the river. "

— Exodus 7:24, American Standard Version

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Exodus 7 — Context

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And the fish that were in the river died; and the river became foul, and the Egyptians could not drink water from the river; and the blood was throughout all the land of Egypt.

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.

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And Pharaoh turned and went into his house, neither did he lay even this to heart.

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And all the Egyptians digged round about the river for water to drink; for they could not drink of the water of the river.

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And seven days were fulfilled, after that Jehovah had smitten the river.

Exodus 7:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 7:24 say?
Exodus 7:24 in the American Standard Version reads: “And all the Egyptians digged round about the river for water to drink; for they could not drink of the water of the river. ”
Where is Exodus 7:24 in the Bible?
Exodus 7:24 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 7, verse 24.
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 7:24.
What translation should I read Exodus 7:24 in?
Exodus 7:24 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 7:24?
Exodus 7:24 reads (ASV): “And all the Egyptians digged round about the river for water to drink; for they could not drink of the water of the river. ” 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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