Exodus 9:20 net — 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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"Those of Pharaoh’s servants who feared the LORD’s message hurried to bring their servants and livestock into the houses,"

— Exodus 9:20, NET Bible

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Exodus 9 — Context

17

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

18

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.

19

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.

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Then the LORD said to Moses,“Extend your hand toward the sky that there may be hail in all the land of Egypt, on people and on animals, and on everything that grows in the field in the land of Egypt.”

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When Moses extended his staff toward the sky, the LORD sent thunder and hail, and fire fell to the earth; so the LORD caused hail to rain down on the land of Egypt.

Exodus 9:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 9:20 say?
Exodus 9:20 in the NET Bible reads: “Those of Pharaoh’s servants who feared the LORD’s message hurried to bring their servants and livestock into the houses,”
Where is Exodus 9:20 in the Bible?
Exodus 9:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 9, verse 20.
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 9:20.
What translation should I read Exodus 9:20 in?
Exodus 9:20 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 9:20?
Exodus 9:20 reads (NET): “Those of Pharaoh’s servants who feared the LORD’s message hurried to bring their servants and livestock into the houses,” 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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