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What Does Exodus 8:10 Mean?

Exodus 8:10 in the King James Version says “And he said, To morrow. And he said, Be it according to thy word: that thou mayest know that there is none like unto the...” — study this verse from Exodus chapter 8 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.

“And he said, To morrow. And he said, Be it according to thy word: that thou mayest know that there is none like unto the LORD our God. To morrow: or, Against to morrow”

Exodus 8:10 · KJV

Context

8

Then Pharaoh called for Moses and Aaron, and said, Intreat the LORD, that he may take away the frogs from me, and from my people; and I will let the people go, that they may do sacrifice unto the LORD.

9

And Moses said unto Pharaoh, Glory over me: when shall I intreat for thee, and for thy servants, and for thy people, to destroy the frogs from thee and thy houses, that they may remain in the river only? Glory: or, Have this honour over me, etc when: or, against when to destroy: Heb. to cut off

10

And he said, To morrow. And he said, Be it according to thy word: that thou mayest know that there is none like unto the LORD our God. To morrow: or, Against to morrow

11

And the frogs shall depart from thee, and from thy houses, and from thy servants, and from thy people; they shall remain in the river only.

12

And Moses and Aaron went out from Pharaoh: and Moses cried unto the LORD because of the frogs which he had brought against Pharaoh.

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Commentary

KJV Study Commentary
Verse 10 describes the plague of frogs, targeting Heqet, Egyptian goddess of fertility portrayed as frog-headed. Frogs filled houses, bedrooms, ovens, and kneading bowls—contaminating private and sacred spaces. What Egypt worshipped became its torment.

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Historical & Cultural Context

Heqet assisted in childbirth and symbolized life and fertility. Frogs were sacred, making them untouchable. The plague forced Egyptians to encounter their goddess everywhere, yet powerless and disgusting.

Reflection Questions

  1. How does God expose the impotence of idols you've trusted?
  2. What happens when blessings become curses through misplaced worship?

Original Language Analysis

Hebrew · 10 words
וַיֹּ֙אמֶר֙1 of 10

“And he said”

H559

to say (used with great latitude)

לְמָחָ֑ר2 of 10

“To morrow”

H4279

properly, deferred, i.e., the morrow; usually (adverbially) tomorrow; indefinitely, hereafter

וַיֹּ֙אמֶר֙3 of 10

“And he said”

H559

to say (used with great latitude)

כִּדְבָ֣רְךָ֔4 of 10

“Be it according to thy word”

H1697

a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause

לְמַ֣עַן5 of 10
H4616

properly, heed, i.e., purpose; used only adverbially, on account of (as a motive or an aim), teleologically, in order that

תֵּדַ֔ע6 of 10

“that thou mayest know”

H3045

to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o

כִּי7 of 10
H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

אֵ֖ין8 of 10
H369

a nonentity; generally used as a negative particle

כַּֽיהוָ֥ה9 of 10

“that there is none like unto the LORD”

H3068

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

אֱלֹהֵֽינוּ׃10 of 10

“our God”

H430

gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of

Study Guide

Historical Context

This verse is found in the book of Exodus. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.

Theological Significance

Exodus 8:10 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.

Cross-References

Verses related to Exodus 8:10 from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Psalms 86:8Isaiah 46:91 Chronicles 17:202 Samuel 7:22Exodus 9:14Deuteronomy 33:26

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