Exodus 9:18 web — Behold, tomorrow about this time I will cause it to rain a very grievous hail, such as has not been in Egypt since the…

World English Bible

"Behold, tomorrow about this time I will cause it to rain a very grievous hail, such as has not been in Egypt since the day it was founded even until now."

— Exodus 9:18, World English Bible

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Exodus 9 — Context

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For now I would have put forth my hand, and struck you and your people with pestilence, and you would have been cut off from the earth;

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but indeed for this cause I have made you stand: to show you my power, and that my name may be declared throughout all the earth;

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as you still exalt yourself against my people, that you won't let them go.

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Behold, tomorrow about this time I will cause it to rain a very grievous hail, such as has not been in Egypt since the day it was founded even until now.

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Now therefore command that all of your livestock and all that you have in the field be brought into shelter. Every man and animal that is found in the field, and isn't brought home, the hail shall come down on them, and they shall die."'"

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Those who feared the word of Yahweh among the servants of Pharaoh made their servants and their livestock flee into the houses.

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Whoever didn't respect the word of Yahweh left his servants and his livestock in the field.

Exodus 9:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 9:18 say?
Exodus 9:18 in the World English Bible reads: “Behold, tomorrow about this time I will cause it to rain a very grievous hail, such as has not been in Egypt since the day it was founded even 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 (WEB): “Behold, tomorrow about this time I will cause it to rain a very grievous hail, such as has not been in Egypt since the day it was founded even 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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