Exodus 9:17 nasb — "Still you exalt yourself against My people by not letting them go.

NASB

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

— Exodus 9:17, NASB

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Exodus 9 — Context

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.

15

"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.

16

"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.

17

"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.

19

"Now therefore send, bring your livestock and whatever you have in the field to safety. Every man and beast that is found in the field and is not brought home, when the hail comes down on them, will die."'"

20

The one among the servants of Pharaoh who feared the word of the LORD made his servants and his livestock 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 NASB reads: “"Still you exalt yourself against My people by not letting 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 (NASB): “"Still you exalt yourself against My people by not letting 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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