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What Does Exodus 9:29 Mean?

Exodus 9:29 in the King James Version says “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 thun... — study this verse from Exodus chapter 9 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.

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.

Exodus 9:29 · KJV


Context

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.

31

And the flax and the barley was smitten: for the barley was in the ear, and the flax was bolled.


Commentary

KJV Study Commentary
Verse 29 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 · 22 words
וַיֹּ֤אמֶר1 of 22

said

H559

to say (used with great latitude)

אֵלָיו֙2 of 22
H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

מֹשֶׁ֔ה3 of 22

And Moses

H4872

mosheh, the israelite lawgiver

כְּצֵאתִי֙4 of 22

unto him As soon as I am gone out

H3318

to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim

אֶת5 of 22
H853

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

הָעִ֔יר6 of 22

of the city

H5892

a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)

אֶפְרֹ֥שׂ7 of 22

I will spread abroad

H6566

to break apart, disperse, etc

אֶת8 of 22
H853

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

כַּפַּ֖י9 of 22

my hands

H3709

the hollow hand or palm (so of the paw of an animal, of the sole, and even of the bowl of a dish or sling, the handle of a bolt, the leaves of a palm-

אֶל10 of 22
H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

לַֽיהוָ֖ה11 of 22

is the LORD'S

H3068

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

הַקֹּל֣וֹת12 of 22

and the thunder

H6963

a voice or sound

יֶחְדָּל֗וּן13 of 22

shall cease

H2308

properly, to be flabby, i.e., (by implication) desist; (figuratively) be lacking or idle

וְהַבָּרָד֙14 of 22

neither shall there be any more hail

H1259

hail

לֹ֣א15 of 22
H3808

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

יִֽהְיֶה16 of 22
H1961

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

ע֔וֹד17 of 22
H5750

properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially (with or without preposition), again, repeatedly, still, more

לְמַ֣עַן18 of 22
H4616

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

תֵּדַ֔ע19 of 22

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

כִּ֥י20 of 22
H3588

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

לַֽיהוָ֖ה21 of 22

is the LORD'S

H3068

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

הָאָֽרֶץ׃22 of 22

how that the earth

H776

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)


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 9:29 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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