Exodus 9:2 akjv — For if you refuse to let them go, and will hold them still,

American King James Version

"For if you refuse to let them go, and will hold them still, "

— Exodus 9:2, American King James Version

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Exodus 9 — Context

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Then the LORD said to Moses, Go in to Pharaoh, and tell him, Thus says the LORD God of the Hebrews, Let my people go, that they may serve me.

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For if you refuse to let them go, and will hold them still,

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Behold, the hand of the LORD is on your cattle which is in the field, on the horses, on the asses, on the camels, on the oxen, and on the sheep: there shall be a very grievous murrain.

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And the LORD shall sever between the cattle of Israel and the cattle of Egypt: and there shall nothing die of all that is the children’s of Israel.

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And the LORD appointed a set time, saying, To morrow the LORD shall do this thing in the land.

Exodus 9:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 9:2 say?
Exodus 9:2 in the American King James Version reads: “For if you refuse to let them go, and will hold them still, ”
Where is Exodus 9:2 in the Bible?
Exodus 9:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 9, verse 2.
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 9:2.
What translation should I read Exodus 9:2 in?
Exodus 9:2 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 9:2?
Exodus 9:2 reads (AKJV): “For if you refuse to let them go, and will hold them still, ” 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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