Exodus 9:16 bbe — But, for this very reason, I have kept you from destruction, to make clear to you my power, and so that my name may be…

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"But, for this very reason, I have kept you from destruction, to make clear to you my power, and so that my name may be honoured through all the earth."

— Exodus 9:16, Bible in Basic English

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Exodus 9 — Context

13

And the Lord said to Moses, Get up early in the morning and take your place before Pharaoh, and say to him, This is what the Lord, the God of the Hebrews, says: Let my people go so that they may give me worship.

14

For this time I will send all my punishments on yourself and on your servants and on your people; so that you may see that there is no other like me in all the earth.

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For if I had put the full weight of my hand on you and your people, you would have been cut off from the earth:

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But, for this very reason, I have kept you from destruction, to make clear to you my power, and so that my name may be honoured through all the earth.

17

Are you still uplifted in pride against my people so that you will not let them go?

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Truly, tomorrow about this time I will send down an ice-storm, such as never was in Egypt from its earliest days till now.

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Then send quickly and get in your cattle and all you have from the fields; for if any man or beast in the field has not been put under cover, the ice-storm will come down on them with destruction.

Exodus 9:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 9:16 say?
Exodus 9:16 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “But, for this very reason, I have kept you from destruction, to make clear to you my power, and so that my name may be honoured through all the earth.”
Where is Exodus 9:16 in the Bible?
Exodus 9:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 9, verse 16.
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 9:16.
What translation should I read Exodus 9:16 in?
Exodus 9:16 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 9:16?
Exodus 9:16 reads (BBE): “But, for this very reason, I have kept you from destruction, to make clear to you my power, and so that my name may be honoured through all 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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