Exodus 8:8 bbe — Then Pharaoh sent for Moses and Aaron and said, Make prayer to the Lord that he will take away these frogs from me and…

Bible in Basic English

"Then Pharaoh sent for Moses and Aaron and said, Make prayer to the Lord that he will take away these frogs from me and my people; and I will let the people go and make their offering to the Lord."

— Exodus 8:8, Bible in Basic English

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Exodus 8 — Context

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And the Lord said to Moses, Say to Aaron, Let the rod in your hand be stretched out over the streams and the waterways and the pools, causing frogs to come up on the land of Egypt.

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And when Aaron put out his hand over the waters of Egypt, the frogs came up and all the land of Egypt was covered with them.

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And the wonder-workers did the same with their secret arts, making frogs come up over the land of Egypt.

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Then Pharaoh sent for Moses and Aaron and said, Make prayer to the Lord that he will take away these frogs from me and my people; and I will let the people go and make their offering to the Lord.

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And Moses said, I will let you have the honour of saying when I am to make prayer for you and your servants and your people, that the frogs may be sent away from you and your houses, and be only in the Nile.

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And he said, By tomorrow. And he said, Let it be as you say: so that you may see that there is no other like the Lord our God.

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And the frogs will be gone from you and from your houses and from your servants and from your people and will be only in the Nile.

Exodus 8:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 8:8 say?
Exodus 8:8 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Then Pharaoh sent for Moses and Aaron and said, Make prayer to the Lord that he will take away these frogs from me and my people; and I will let the people go and make their offering to the Lord.”
Where is Exodus 8:8 in the Bible?
Exodus 8:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 8, verse 8.
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 8:8.
What translation should I read Exodus 8:8 in?
Exodus 8:8 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 8:8?
Exodus 8:8 reads (BBE): “Then Pharaoh sent for Moses and Aaron and said, Make prayer to the Lord that he will take away these frogs from me and my people; and I will let the people go and make their offering to the Lord.” 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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