And the LORD appointed a set time, saying, To morrow the LORD shall do this thing in the land.
Parallel translations
- WEB Yahweh appointed a set time, saying, “Tomorrow Yahweh shall do this thing in the land.”
- BSB The LORD set a time, saying, “Tomorrow the LORD will do this 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 8:23And I will put a division between my people and thy people: to morrow shall this sign be.
- Eccl 3:1–11To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:
- Jer 28:16–17Therefore thus saith the LORD; Behold, I will cast thee from off the face of the earth: this year thou shalt die, because thou hast taught rebellion against the LORD.
- Matt 27:63–64Saying, Sir, we remember that that deceiver said, while he was yet alive, After three days I will rise again.
- Exod 9:18Behold, to morrow about this time I will cause it to rain a very grievous hail, such as hath not been in Egypt since the foundation thereof even until now.
- Job 24:1Why, seeing times are not hidden from the Almighty, do they that know him not see his days?
- Num 16:5And he spake unto Korah and unto all his company, saying, Even to morrow the LORD will shew who are his, and who is holy; and will cause him to come near unto him: even him whom he hath chosen will he cause to come near unto him.
- Exod 10:4Else, if thou refuse to let my people go, behold, to morrow will I bring the locusts into thy coast:
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