The LORD set a time, saying, “Tomorrow the LORD will do this in the land.”
Parallel translations
- WEB Yahweh appointed a set time, saying, “Tomorrow Yahweh shall do this thing in the land.”
- KJV And the LORD appointed a set time, saying, To morrow the LORD shall do this thing in the land.
- NKJV Then the Lord appointed a set time, saying, “Tomorrow the Lord will do this thing in the land.”
- NASB And the Lord set a definite time, saying, “Tomorrow the Lord will do this thing in the land.”
- NLT The Lord has already set the time for the plague to begin. He has declared that he will strike the land tomorrow.’”
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Quick answer
God fixes a set time for the plague, declaring it will come tomorrow. The appointed time proves the event is no coincidence but sovereign judgment.
Overview
By naming the precise time in advance, Yahweh removes any possibility that the plague could be attributed to natural cycles or chance. Announced prophecy fulfilled exactly authenticates Moses as God's true messenger. This pattern of foretelling and fulfillment is a mark of the living God throughout Scripture. It assures readers that history unfolds under God's appointed governance.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 8
- Exod 8:23I will make a distinction between My people and your people. This sign will take place tomorrow.’”
- Eccl 3:1–11To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven:
- Jer 28:16–17Therefore this is what the LORD says: ‘I am about to remove you from the face of the earth. You will die this year because you have preached rebellion against the LORD.’”
- Matt 27:63–64“Sir,” they said, “we remember that while He was alive that deceiver said, ‘After three days I will rise again.’
- Exod 9:18Behold, at this time tomorrow I will rain down the worst hail that has ever fallen on Egypt, from the day it was founded until now.
- Job 24:1“Why does the Almighty not reserve times for judgment? Why may those who know Him never see His days?
- Num 16:5Then he said to Korah and all his followers, “Tomorrow morning the LORD will reveal who belongs to Him and who is holy, and He will bring that person near to Himself. The one He chooses, He will bring near to Himself.
- Exod 10:4But if you refuse to let My people go, I will bring locusts into your territory tomorrow.
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