Exodus 8:27 kjva — We will go three days’ journey into the wilderness, and sacrifice to the Lord our God, as he shall command us.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"We will go three days’ journey into the wilderness, and sacrifice to the Lord our God, as he shall command us."

— Exodus 8:27, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Exodus 8 — Context

24

And the Lord did so; and there came a grievous swarm of flies into the house of Pharaoh, and into his servants’ houses, and into all the land of Egypt: the land was corrupted by reason of the swarm of flies.

25

And Pharaoh called for Moses and for Aaron, and said, Go ye, sacrifice to your God in the land.

26

And Moses said, It is not meet so to do; for we shall sacrifice the abomination of the Egyptians to the Lord our God: lo, shall we sacrifice the abomination of the Egyptians before their eyes, and will they not stone us?

27

We will go three days’ journey into the wilderness, and sacrifice to the Lord our God, as he shall command us.

28

And Pharaoh said, I will let you go, that ye may sacrifice to the Lord your God in the wilderness; only ye shall not go very far away: intreat for me.

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And Moses said, Behold, I go out from thee, and I will intreat the Lord that the swarms of flies may depart from Pharaoh, from his servants, and from his people, to morrow: but let not Pharaoh deal deceitfully any more in not letting the people go to sacrifice to the Lord.

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And Moses went out from Pharaoh, and intreated the Lord.

Exodus 8:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 8:27 say?
Exodus 8:27 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “We will go three days’ journey into the wilderness, and sacrifice to the Lord our God, as he shall command us.”
Where is Exodus 8:27 in the Bible?
Exodus 8:27 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 8, verse 27.
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 8:27.
What translation should I read Exodus 8:27 in?
Exodus 8:27 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 8:27?
Exodus 8:27 reads (KJVA): “We will go three days’ journey into the wilderness, and sacrifice to the Lord our God, as he shall command us.” 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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