Exodus 8:18 akjv — And the magicians did so with their enchantments to bring forth lice, but they could not: so there were lice on man, a…

American King James Version

" And the magicians did so with their enchantments to bring forth lice, but they could not: so there were lice on man, and on beast. "

— Exodus 8:18, American King James Version

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Exodus 8 — Context

15

But when Pharaoh saw that there was respite, he hardened his heart, and listened not to them; as the LORD had said. ¶

16

And the LORD said to Moses, Say to Aaron, Stretch out your rod, and smite the dust of the land, that it may become lice throughout all the land of Egypt.

17

And they did so; for Aaron stretched out his hand with his rod, and smote the dust of the earth, and it became lice in man, and in beast; all the dust of the land became lice throughout all the land of Egypt.

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And the magicians did so with their enchantments to bring forth lice, but they could not: so there were lice on man, and on beast.

19

Then the magicians said to Pharaoh, This is the finger of God: and Pharaoh’s heart was hardened, and he listened not to them; as the LORD had said. ¶

20

And the LORD said to Moses, Rise up early in the morning, and stand before Pharaoh; see, he comes forth to the water; and say to him, Thus says the LORD, Let my people go, that they may serve me.

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Else, if you will not let my people go, behold, I will send swarms of flies on you, and on your servants, and on your people, and into your houses: and the houses of the Egyptians shall be full of swarms of flies, and also the ground where on they are.

Exodus 8:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 8:18 say?
Exodus 8:18 in the American King James Version reads: “ And the magicians did so with their enchantments to bring forth lice, but they could not: so there were lice on man, and on beast. ”
Where is Exodus 8:18 in the Bible?
Exodus 8:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 8, 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 8:18.
What translation should I read Exodus 8:18 in?
Exodus 8:18 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 8:18?
Exodus 8:18 reads (AKJV): “ And the magicians did so with their enchantments to bring forth lice, but they could not: so there were lice on man, and on beast. ” 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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