Exodus 7:5 bbe — And the Egyptians will see that I am the Lord, when my hand is stretched out over Egypt, and I take the children of Isr…

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"And the Egyptians will see that I am the Lord, when my hand is stretched out over Egypt, and I take the children of Israel out from among them."

— Exodus 7:5, Bible in Basic English

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Exodus 7 — Context

2

Say whatever I give you orders to say: and Aaron your brother will give word to Pharaoh to let the children of Israel go out of his land.

3

And I will make Pharaoh's heart hard, and my signs and wonders will be increased in the land of Egypt.

4

But Pharaoh will not give ear to you, and I will put my hand on Egypt, and take my armies, my people, the children of Israel, out of Egypt, after great punishments.

5

And the Egyptians will see that I am the Lord, when my hand is stretched out over Egypt, and I take the children of Israel out from among them.

6

And Moses and Aaron did so: as the Lord gave them orders, so they did.

7

And Moses was eighty years old, and Aaron eighty-three years old, when they gave the Lord's word to Pharaoh.

8

And the Lord said to Moses and Aaron,

Exodus 7:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 7:5 say?
Exodus 7:5 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And the Egyptians will see that I am the Lord, when my hand is stretched out over Egypt, and I take the children of Israel out from among them.”
Where is Exodus 7:5 in the Bible?
Exodus 7:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 7, verse 5.
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 7:5.
What translation should I read Exodus 7:5 in?
Exodus 7:5 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 7:5?
Exodus 7:5 reads (BBE): “And the Egyptians will see that I am the Lord, when my hand is stretched out over Egypt, and I take the children of Israel out from among them.” 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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