Exodus 8:6 asv — And Aaron stretched out his hand over the waters of Egypt; and the frogs came up, and covered the land of Egypt.

American Standard Version

"And Aaron stretched out his hand over the waters of Egypt; and the frogs came up, and covered the land of Egypt. "

— Exodus 8:6, American Standard Version

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Exodus 8 — Context

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and the river shall swarm with frogs, which shall go up and come into thy house, and into thy bedchamber, and upon thy bed, and into the house of thy servants, and upon thy people, and into thine ovens, and into thy kneading-troughs:

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and the frogs shall come up both upon thee, and upon thy people, and upon all thy servants.

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And Jehovah said unto Moses, Say unto Aaron, Stretch forth thy hand with thy rod over the rivers, over the streams, and over the pools, and cause frogs to come up upon the land of Egypt.

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And Aaron stretched out his hand over the waters of Egypt; and the frogs came up, and covered the land of Egypt.

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And the magicians did in like manner with their enchantments, and brought up frogs upon the land of Egypt.

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Then Pharaoh called for Moses and Aaron, and said, Entreat Jehovah, that he take away the frogs from me, and from my people; and I will let the people go, that they may sacrifice unto Jehovah.

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And Moses said unto Pharaoh, Have thou this glory over me: against what time shall I entreat for thee, and for thy servants, and for thy people, that the frogs be destroyed from thee and thy houses, and remain in the river only?

Exodus 8:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 8:6 say?
Exodus 8:6 in the American Standard Version reads: “And Aaron stretched out his hand over the waters of Egypt; and the frogs came up, and covered the land of Egypt. ”
Where is Exodus 8:6 in the Bible?
Exodus 8:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 8, verse 6.
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 8:6.
What translation should I read Exodus 8:6 in?
Exodus 8:6 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 8:6?
Exodus 8:6 reads (ASV): “And Aaron stretched out his hand over the waters of Egypt; and the frogs came up, and covered the land of Egypt. ” 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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