He gave over their livestock also to the hail, and their flocks to hot thunderbolts.
Parallel translations
- KJV He gave up their cattle also to the hail, and their flocks to hot thunderbolts.
- BSB He abandoned their cattle to the hail and their livestock to bolts of lightning.
- NKJV He also gave up their cattle to the hail, And their flocks to fiery lightning.
- NASB He also turned their cattle over to the hailstones, And their herds to bolts of lightning.
- NLT He abandoned their cattle to the hail, their livestock to bolts of lightning.
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Quick answer
God gave their livestock over to hail and lightning. Their herds and flocks perished under His judgment.
Overview
The 'hot thunderbolts' and hail struck down Egypt's livestock, destroying their wealth and labor animals. The escalating plagues progressively dismantled Egypt's economy and pride. Each blow declared Yahweh's sovereign rule and His commitment to free His enslaved people.
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Cross-references · 2
- Exod 9:19Now therefore command that all of your livestock and all that you have in the field be brought into shelter. Every man and animal that is found in the field, and isn’t brought home, the hail shall come down on them, and they shall die.”’”
- Exod 9:28Pray to Yahweh; for there has been enough of mighty thunderings and hail. I will let you go, and you shall stay no longer.”
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