King James Version

What Does Exodus 9:30 Mean?

Exodus 9:30 in the King James Version says “But as for thee and thy servants, I know that ye will not yet fear the LORD God. — study this verse from Exodus chapter 9 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.

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

Exodus 9:30 · KJV


Context

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.

32

But the wheat and the rie were not smitten: for they were not grown up. not grown: Heb. hidden or, dark


Commentary

KJV Study Commentary
Verse 30 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 · 9 words
וְאַתָּ֖ה1 of 9
H859

thou and thee, or (plural) ye and you

וַֽעֲבָדֶ֑יךָ2 of 9

But as for thee and thy servants

H5650

a servant

יָדַ֕עְתִּי3 of 9

I know

H3045

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

כִּ֚י4 of 9
H3588

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

טֶ֣רֶם5 of 9
H2962

properly, non-occurrence; used adverbially, not yet or before

תִּֽירְא֔וּן6 of 9

that ye will not yet fear

H3372

to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten

מִפְּנֵ֖י7 of 9
H6440

the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi

יְהוָ֥ה8 of 9

the LORD

H3068

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

אֱלֹהִֽים׃9 of 9

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 9:30 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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