Exodus 9:28
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.
Original Language Analysis
הַעְתִּ֙ירוּ֙
Intreat
H6279
הַעְתִּ֙ירוּ֙
Intreat
Strong's:
H6279
Word #:
1 of 13
to burn incense in worship, i.e., intercede (reciprocally, listen to prayer)
יְהוָ֔ה
the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֔ה
the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
3 of 13
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
וְרַ֕ב
for it is enough
H7227
וְרַ֕ב
for it is enough
Strong's:
H7227
Word #:
4 of 13
abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
מִֽהְיֹ֛ת
H1961
מִֽהְיֹ֛ת
Strong's:
H1961
Word #:
5 of 13
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
אֱלֹהִ֖ים
that there be no more mighty
H430
אֱלֹהִ֖ים
that there be no more mighty
Strong's:
H430
Word #:
7 of 13
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
וַֽאֲשַׁלְּחָ֣ה
and I will let you go
H7971
וַֽאֲשַׁלְּחָ֣ה
and I will let you go
Strong's:
H7971
Word #:
9 of 13
to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
אֶתְכֶ֔ם
H853
אֶתְכֶ֔ם
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
10 of 13
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
וְלֹ֥א
H3808
וְלֹ֥א
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
11 of 13
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
Cross References
Exodus 8:8Then 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.Exodus 10:17Now therefore forgive, I pray thee, my sin only this once, and intreat the LORD your God, that he may take away from me this death only.Exodus 8:28And Pharaoh said, I will let you go, that ye may sacrifice to the LORD your God in the wilderness; only ye shall not go very far away: intreat for me.
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 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).