Exodus 9:21 cpdv — But he who neglected the word of the Lord released his servants and cattle into the fields.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"But he who neglected the word of the Lord released his servants and cattle into the fields. "

— Exodus 9:21, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Exodus 9 — Context

18

So then, tomorrow, at this same hour, I will rain down exceedingly great hail, such as has not been in Egypt from the day that it was founded, even until this present time.

19

Therefore, send immediately and gather together your cattle, and all that you have in the field. For men and beasts, and all things that will be found outside, not gathered in from the fields, and on which the hail will fall, shall die.’ ”

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He who feared the word of the Lord among the servants of Pharaoh caused his servants and cattle to flee together into the houses.

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But he who neglected the word of the Lord released his servants and cattle into the fields.

22

And the Lord said to Moses: “Extend your hand into the sky, so that there may be hail in the entire land of Egypt, on men, and on beasts, and on every plant of the field in the land of Egypt.”

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And Moses extended his staff into the sky, and the Lord sent thunder and hail, and also lightning dashing across the earth. And the Lord rained down hail upon the land of Egypt.

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And the hail and intermingled fire drove on together. And it was of such magnitude as had never before been seen in the entire land of Egypt, from the time when that nation was formed.

Exodus 9:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 9:21 say?
Exodus 9:21 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “But he who neglected the word of the Lord released his servants and cattle into the fields. ”
Where is Exodus 9:21 in the Bible?
Exodus 9:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 9, verse 21.
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 9:21.
What translation should I read Exodus 9:21 in?
Exodus 9:21 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 9:21?
Exodus 9:21 reads (CPDV): “But he who neglected the word of the Lord released his servants and cattle into the fields. ” 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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