Exodus 9:16
And in very deed for this cause have I raised thee up, for to shew in thee my power; and that my name may be declared throughout all the earth.
Original Language Analysis
בַּֽעֲב֖וּר
deed
H5668
בַּֽעֲב֖וּר
deed
Strong's:
H5668
Word #:
2 of 13
properly, crossed, i.e., (abstractly) transit; used only adverbially, on account of, in order that
הֶֽעֱמַדְתִּ֔יךָ
for this cause have I raised thee up
H5975
הֶֽעֱמַדְתִּ֔יךָ
for this cause have I raised thee up
Strong's:
H5975
Word #:
4 of 13
to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
בַּֽעֲב֖וּר
deed
H5668
בַּֽעֲב֖וּר
deed
Strong's:
H5668
Word #:
5 of 13
properly, crossed, i.e., (abstractly) transit; used only adverbially, on account of, in order that
הַרְאֹֽתְךָ֣
for to shew
H7200
הַרְאֹֽתְךָ֣
for to shew
Strong's:
H7200
Word #:
6 of 13
to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
7 of 13
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
כֹּחִ֑י
in thee my power
H3581
כֹּחִ֑י
in thee my power
Strong's:
H3581
Word #:
8 of 13
vigor, literally (force, in a good or a bad sense) or figuratively (capacity, means, produce)
וּלְמַ֛עַן
H4616
וּלְמַ֛עַן
Strong's:
H4616
Word #:
9 of 13
properly, heed, i.e., purpose; used only adverbially, on account of (as a motive or an aim), teleologically, in order that
סַפֵּ֥ר
may be declared
H5608
סַפֵּ֥ר
may be declared
Strong's:
H5608
Word #:
10 of 13
properly, to score with a mark as a tally or record, i.e., (by implication) to inscribe, and also to enumerate; intensively, to recount, i.e., celebra
שְׁמִ֖י
and that my name
H8034
שְׁמִ֖י
and that my name
Strong's:
H8034
Word #:
11 of 13
an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
Cross References
Romans 9:17For the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, Even for this same purpose have I raised thee up, that I might shew my power in thee, and that my name might be declared throughout all the earth.Proverbs 16:4The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.Psalms 64:9And all men shall fear, and shall declare the work of God; for they shall wisely consider of his doing.1 Chronicles 16:24Declare his glory among the heathen; his marvellous works among all nations.Exodus 14:17And I, behold, I will harden the hearts of the Egyptians, and they shall follow them: and I will get me honour upon Pharaoh, and upon all his host, upon his chariots, and upon his horsemen.Exodus 18:11Now I know that the LORD is greater than all gods: for in the thing wherein they dealt proudly he was above them.Malachi 1:11For from the rising of the sun even unto the going down of the same my name shall be great among the Gentiles; and in every place incense shall be offered unto my name, and a pure offering: for my name shall be great among the heathen, saith the LORD of hosts.1 Peter 2:8And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed.
Historical 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.
Questions for Reflection
- How does God use creation to reveal His power?
- What does the response of God-fearing Egyptians (v.20) teach about individual faith?
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Analysis & Commentary
Verse 16 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).