Exodus 9:15 nasb — "For if by now I had put forth My hand and struck you and your people with pestilence, you would then have been cut off…

NASB

""For if by now I had put forth My hand and struck you and your people with pestilence, you would then have been cut off from the earth."

— Exodus 9:15, NASB

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Exodus 9 — Context

12

And the LORD hardened Pharaoh's heart, and he did not listen to them, just as the LORD had spoken to Moses.

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Then the LORD said to Moses, "Rise up early in the morning and stand before Pharaoh and say to him, 'Thus says the LORD, the God of the Hebrews, "Let My people go, that they may serve Me.

14

"For this time I will send all My plagues on you and your servants and your people, so that you may know that there is no one like Me in all the earth.

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"For if by now I had put forth My hand and struck you and your people with pestilence, you would then have been cut off from the earth.

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"But, indeed, for this reason I have allowed you to remain, in order to show you My power and in order to proclaim My name through all the earth.

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"Still you exalt yourself against My people by not letting them go.

18

"Behold, about this time tomorrow, I will send a very heavy hail, such as has not been seen in Egypt from the day it was founded until now.

Exodus 9:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 9:15 say?
Exodus 9:15 in the NASB reads: “"For if by now I had put forth My hand and struck you and your people with pestilence, you would then have been cut off from the earth.”
Where is Exodus 9:15 in the Bible?
Exodus 9:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 9, verse 15.
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 9:15.
What translation should I read Exodus 9:15 in?
Exodus 9:15 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 9:15?
Exodus 9:15 reads (NASB): “"For if by now I had put forth My hand and struck you and your people with pestilence, you would then have been cut off from the earth.” 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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