Exodus 9:31 web — The flax and the barley were struck, for the barley was in the ear, and the flax was in bloom.

World English Bible

"The flax and the barley were struck, for the barley was in the ear, and the flax was in bloom."

— Exodus 9:31, World English Bible

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Exodus 9 — Context

28

Pray to Yahweh; for there has been enough of mighty thunderings and hail. I will let you go, and you shall stay no longer."

29

Moses said to him, "As soon as I have gone out of the city, I will spread abroad my hands to Yahweh. The thunders shall cease, neither shall there be any more hail; that you may know that the earth is Yahweh's.

30

But as for you and your servants, I know that you don't yet fear Yahweh God."

31

The flax and the barley were struck, for the barley was in the ear, and the flax was in bloom.

32

But the wheat and the spelt were not struck, for they had not grown up.

33

Moses went out of the city from Pharaoh, and spread abroad his hands to Yahweh; and the thunders and hail ceased, and the rain was not poured on the earth.

34

When Pharaoh saw that the rain and the hail and the thunders were ceased, he sinned yet more, 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 World English Bible reads: “The flax and the barley were struck, for the barley was in the ear, and the flax was in bloom.”
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 (WEB): “The flax and the barley were struck, for the barley was in the ear, and the flax was in bloom.” 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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