Exodus 9:18 net — I am going to cause very severe hail to rain down about this time tomorrow, such hail as has never occurred in Egypt fr…

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"I am going to cause very severe hail to rain down about this time tomorrow, such hail as has never occurred in Egypt from the day it was founded until now."

— Exodus 9:18, NET Bible

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Exodus 9 — Context

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For by now I could have stretched out my hand and struck you and your people with plague, and you would have been destroyed from the earth.

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But for this purpose I have caused you to stand: to show you my strength, and so that my name may be declared in all the earth.

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You are still exalting yourself against my people by not releasing them.

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I am going to cause very severe hail to rain down about this time tomorrow, such hail as has never occurred in Egypt from the day it was founded until now.

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So now, send instructions to gather your livestock and all your possessions in the fields to a safe place. Every person or animal caught in the field and not brought into the house– the hail will come down on them, and they will die!”’”

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Those of Pharaoh’s servants who feared the LORD’s message hurried to bring their servants and livestock into the houses,

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but those who did not take the LORD’s message seriously left their servants and their cattle in the field.

Exodus 9:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 9:18 say?
Exodus 9:18 in the NET Bible reads: “I am going to cause very severe hail to rain down about this time tomorrow, such hail as has never occurred in Egypt from the day it was founded until now.”
Where is Exodus 9:18 in the Bible?
Exodus 9:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 9, verse 18.
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 9:18.
What translation should I read Exodus 9:18 in?
Exodus 9:18 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 9:18?
Exodus 9:18 reads (NET): “I am going to cause very severe hail to rain down about this time tomorrow, such hail as has never occurred in Egypt from the day it was founded until now.” 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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