Exodus 9:31 nasb — (Now the flax and the barley were ruined, for the barley was in the ear and the flax was in bud.

NASB

"(Now the flax and the barley were ruined, for the barley was in the ear and the flax was in bud."

— Exodus 9:31, NASB

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Exodus 9 — Context

28

"Make supplication to the LORD, for there has been enough of God's thunder and hail; and I will let you go, and you shall stay no longer."

29

Moses said to him, "As soon as I go out of the city, I will spread out my hands to the LORD; the thunder will cease and there will be hail no longer, that you may know that the earth is the LORD'S.

30

"But as for you and your servants, I know that you do not yet fear the LORD God."

31

(Now the flax and the barley were ruined, for the barley was in the ear and the flax was in bud.

32

But the wheat and the spelt were not ruined, for they ripen late.)

33

So Moses went out of the city from Pharaoh, and spread out his hands to the LORD; and the thunder and the hail ceased, and rain no longer poured on the earth.

34

But when Pharaoh saw that the rain and the hail and the thunder had ceased, he sinned again and hardened his heart, he and his servants.

Exodus 9:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 9:31 say?
Exodus 9:31 in the NASB reads: “(Now the flax and the barley were ruined, for the barley was in the ear and the flax was in bud.”
Where is Exodus 9:31 in the Bible?
Exodus 9:31 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 9, verse 31.
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 9:31.
What translation should I read Exodus 9:31 in?
Exodus 9:31 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 9:31?
Exodus 9:31 reads (NASB): “(Now the flax and the barley were ruined, for the barley was in the ear and the flax was in bud.” 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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