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What Does Exodus 9:28 Mean?

Exodus 9:28 in the King James Version says “Intreat the LORD (for it is enough) that there be no more mighty thunderings and hail; and I will let you go, and ye sha... — study this verse from Exodus chapter 9 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.

Intreat the LORD (for it is enough) that there be no more mighty thunderings and hail; and I will let you go, and ye shall stay no longer. mighty: Heb. voices of God

Exodus 9:28 · KJV


Context

26

Only in the land of Goshen, where the children of Israel were, was there no hail.

27

And Pharaoh sent, and called for Moses and Aaron, and said unto them, I have sinned this time: the LORD is righteous, and I and my people are wicked.

28

Intreat the LORD (for it is enough) that there be no more mighty thunderings and hail; and I will let you go, and ye shall stay no longer. mighty: Heb. voices of God

29

And Moses said unto him, As soon as I am gone out of the city, I will spread abroad my hands unto the LORD; and the thunder shall cease, neither shall there be any more hail; that thou mayest know how that the earth is the LORD'S.

30

But as for thee and thy servants, I know that ye will not yet fear the LORD God.


Commentary

KJV Study Commentary
Verse 28 describes the plague of hail with fire, targeting Nut (sky goddess) and Seth (storm god). This unprecedented storm combines hail and fire, destroying crops and livestock left in fields. God reveals 'there is none like me in all the earth' (v.14).

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Historical & Cultural Context

Nut, sky goddess, arched over earth as protective dome. Seth controlled storms and chaos. The storm's supernatural nature—fire and ice together—proves divine origin. Only those who 'feared the word of the LORD' (v.20) saved their livestock.

Reflection Questions

  1. How does God use creation to reveal His power?
  2. What does the response of God-fearing Egyptians (v.20) teach about individual faith?

Original Language Analysis

Hebrew · 13 words
הַעְתִּ֙ירוּ֙1 of 13

Intreat

H6279

to burn incense in worship, i.e., intercede (reciprocally, listen to prayer)

אֶל2 of 13
H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

יְהוָ֔ה3 of 13

the LORD

H3068

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

וְרַ֕ב4 of 13

for it is enough

H7227

abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)

מִֽהְיֹ֛ת5 of 13
H1961

to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)

קֹלֹ֥ת6 of 13

thunderings

H6963

a voice or sound

אֱלֹהִ֖ים7 of 13

that there be no more mighty

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

וּבָרָ֑ד8 of 13

and hail

H1259

hail

וַֽאֲשַׁלְּחָ֣ה9 of 13

and I will let you go

H7971

to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)

אֶתְכֶ֔ם10 of 13
H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

וְלֹ֥א11 of 13
H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

תֹֽסִפ֖וּן12 of 13

no longer

H3254

to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing)

לַֽעֲמֹֽד׃13 of 13

and ye shall stay

H5975

to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)


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 9:28 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.

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