Exodus 9:17 kjv — As yet exaltest thou thyself against my people, that thou wilt not let them go?

King James Version

"As yet exaltest thou thyself against my people, that thou wilt not let them go?"

— Exodus 9:17, King James Version

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Exodus 9 — Context

14

For I will at this time send all my plagues upon thine heart, and upon thy servants, and upon thy people; that thou mayest know that there is none like me in all the earth.

15

For now I will stretch out my hand, that I may smite thee and thy people with pestilence; and thou shalt be cut off from the earth.

16

And in very deed for this cause have I raised thee up, for to shew in thee my power; and that my name may be declared throughout all the earth.

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As yet exaltest thou thyself against my people, that thou wilt not let them go?

18

Behold, to morrow about this time I will cause it to rain a very grievous hail, such as hath not been in Egypt since the foundation thereof even until now.

19

Send therefore now, and gather thy cattle, and all that thou hast in the field; for upon every man and beast which shall be found in the field, and shall not be brought home, the hail shall come down upon them, and they shall die.

20

He that feared the word of the Lord among the servants of Pharaoh made his servants and his cattle flee into the houses:

Exodus 9:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 9:17 say?
Exodus 9:17 in the King James Version reads: “As yet exaltest thou thyself against my people, that thou wilt not let them go?”
Where is Exodus 9:17 in the Bible?
Exodus 9:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 9, verse 17.
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 9:17.
What translation should I read Exodus 9:17 in?
Exodus 9:17 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 9:17?
Exodus 9:17 reads (KJV): “As yet exaltest thou thyself against my people, that thou wilt not let them go?” 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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