Deuteronomy 6:22
New International Version
Before our eyes the LORD sent signs and wonders—great and terrible—on Egypt and Pharaoh and his whole household.

New Living Translation
The LORD did miraculous signs and wonders before our eyes, dealing terrifying blows against Egypt and Pharaoh and all his people.

English Standard Version
And the LORD showed signs and wonders, great and grievous, against Egypt and against Pharaoh and all his household, before our eyes.

Berean Standard Bible
Before our eyes the LORD inflicted great and devastating signs and wonders on Egypt, on Pharaoh, and on all his household.

King James Bible
And the LORD shewed signs and wonders, great and sore, upon Egypt, upon Pharaoh, and upon all his household, before our eyes:

New King James Version
and the LORD showed signs and wonders before our eyes, great and severe, against Egypt, Pharaoh, and all his household.

New American Standard Bible
Moreover, the LORD provided great and terrible signs and wonders before our eyes against Egypt, Pharaoh, and all his household;

NASB 1995
‘Moreover, the LORD showed great and distressing signs and wonders before our eyes against Egypt, Pharaoh and all his household;

NASB 1977
‘Moreover, the LORD showed great and distressing signs and wonders before our eyes against Egypt, Pharaoh and all his household;

Legacy Standard Bible
Moreover, Yahweh showed great and calamitous signs and wonders before our eyes against Egypt, Pharaoh, and all his household;

Amplified Bible
Moreover, the LORD showed great and terrible signs and wonders before our eyes against Egypt, Pharaoh and all his household;

Christian Standard Bible
Before our eyes the LORD inflicted great and devastating signs and wonders on Egypt, on Pharaoh, and on all his household,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Before our eyes the LORD inflicted great and devastating signs and wonders on Egypt, on Pharaoh, and on all his household,

American Standard Version
and Jehovah showed signs and wonders, great and sore, upon Egypt, upon Pharaoh, and upon all his house, before our eyes;

Contemporary English Version
We saw him perform miracles and make horrible things happen to the king, his officials, and everyone else.

English Revised Version
and the LORD shewed signs and wonders, great and sore, upon Egypt, upon Pharaoh, and upon all his house, before our eyes:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Right before our eyes the LORD did miraculous signs and amazing things that were spectacular but terrible for Egypt, Pharaoh, and his whole family.

Good News Translation
With our own eyes we saw him work miracles and do terrifying things to the Egyptians and to their king and to all his officials.

International Standard Version
Before our very eyes, the LORD did great and terrible signs and wonders in Egypt, to Pharaoh, and to his entire household.

Majority Standard Bible
Before our eyes the LORD inflicted great and devastating signs and wonders on Egypt, on Pharaoh, and on all his household.

NET Bible
And he brought signs and great, devastating wonders on Egypt, on Pharaoh, and on his whole family before our very eyes.

New Heart English Bible
and the LORD showed great and awesome signs and wonders on Egypt, on Pharaoh, and on all his house, before our eyes;

Webster's Bible Translation
And the LORD showed signs and wonders, great and distressing, upon Egypt, upon Pharaoh, and upon all his household, before our eyes:

World English Bible
and Yahweh showed great and awesome signs and wonders on Egypt, on Pharaoh, and on all his house, before our eyes;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and YHWH gives signs and wonders, great and severe, on Egypt, on Pharaoh, and on all his house, before our eyes;

Young's Literal Translation
and Jehovah giveth signs and wonders, great and sad, on Egypt, on Pharaoh, and on all his house, before our eyes;

Smith's Literal Translation
And Jehovah will give signs and wonders, great and evil, upon Egypt, upon Pharaoh and upon all his house before our eyes:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he wrought signs and wonders great and very grievous in Egypt against Pharao, and all his house, in our sight,

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he wrought signs and wonders, great and very grievous, in Egypt, against Pharaoh and all his house, in our sight.

New American Bible
and wrought before our eyes signs and wonders, great and dire, against Egypt and against Pharaoh and his whole house.

New Revised Standard Version
The LORD displayed before our eyes great and awesome signs and wonders against Egypt, against Pharaoh and all his household.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the LORD wrought signs and great wonders, and plagues in Egypt against Pharaoh and against all his army, before our eyes;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And LORD JEHOVAH did great signs and wonders and evils in Egypt with Pharaoh and with all his army before our eyes:
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the LORD showed signs and wonders, great and sore, upon Egypt, upon Pharaoh, and upon all his house, before our eyes.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the Lord wrought signs and great and grievous wonders in Egypt, on Pharao and on his house before us.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Teach Your Children
21then you are to tell him, “We were slaves of Pharaoh in Egypt, but the LORD brought us out of Egypt with a mighty hand. 22Before our eyes the LORD inflicted great and devastating signs and wonders on Egypt, on Pharaoh, and on all his household. 23But He brought us out from there to lead us in and give us the land that He had sworn to our fathers.…

Cross References
Exodus 7:3-5
But I will harden Pharaoh’s heart, and though I will multiply My signs and wonders in the land of Egypt, / Pharaoh will not listen to you. Then I will lay My hand on Egypt, and by mighty acts of judgment I will bring the divisions of My people the Israelites out of the land of Egypt. / And the Egyptians will know that I am the LORD, when I stretch out My hand against Egypt and bring the Israelites out from among them.”

Exodus 10:1-2
Then the LORD said to Moses, “Go to Pharaoh, for I have hardened his heart and the hearts of his officials, that I may perform these miraculous signs of Mine among them, / and that you may tell your children and grandchildren how severely I dealt with the Egyptians when I performed miraculous signs among them, so that all of you may know that I am the LORD.”

Exodus 12:12
On that night I will pass through the land of Egypt and strike down every firstborn male, both man and beast, and I will execute judgment against all the gods of Egypt. I am the LORD.

Exodus 14:30-31
That day the LORD saved Israel from the hand of the Egyptians, and Israel saw the Egyptians dead on the shore. / When Israel saw the great power that the LORD had exercised over the Egyptians, the people feared the LORD and believed in Him and in His servant Moses.

Numbers 14:11
And the LORD said to Moses, “How long will this people treat Me with contempt? How long will they refuse to believe in Me, despite all the signs I have performed among them?

Deuteronomy 4:34
Or has any god tried to take as his own a nation out of another nation—by trials, signs, wonders, and war, by a strong hand and an outstretched arm, and by great terrors—as the LORD your God did for you in Egypt, before your eyes?

Deuteronomy 7:19
the great trials that you saw, the signs and wonders, and the mighty hand and outstretched arm by which the LORD your God brought you out. The LORD your God will do the same to all the peoples you now fear.

Deuteronomy 11:3
the signs and works He did in Egypt to Pharaoh king of Egypt and all his land;

Deuteronomy 26:8
Then the LORD brought us out of Egypt with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm, with great terror, signs, and wonders.

Nehemiah 9:10
You performed signs and wonders against Pharaoh, all his officials, and all the people of his land, for You knew they had acted with arrogance against our fathers. You made a name for Yourself that endures to this day.

Psalm 78:43-51
when He performed His signs in Egypt and His wonders in the fields of Zoan. / He turned their rivers to blood, and from their streams they could not drink. / He sent swarms of flies that devoured them, and frogs that devastated them. ...

Psalm 105:27-36
They performed His miraculous signs among them, and wonders in the land of Ham. / He sent darkness, and it became dark—yet they defied His words. / He turned their waters to blood and caused their fish to die. ...

Psalm 135:9
He sent signs and wonders into your midst, O Egypt, against Pharaoh and all his servants.

Jeremiah 32:20-21
You performed signs and wonders in the land of Egypt, and You do so to this very day, both in Israel and among all mankind. And You have made a name for Yourself, as is the case to this day. / You brought Your people Israel out of the land of Egypt with signs and wonders, with a strong hand and an outstretched arm, and with great terror.

Acts 7:36
He led them out and performed wonders and signs in the land of Egypt, at the Red Sea, and for forty years in the wilderness.


Treasury of Scripture

And the LORD showed signs and wonders, great and sore, on Egypt, on Pharaoh, and on all his household, before our eyes:

shewed

Deuteronomy 4:34
Or hath God assayed to go and take him a nation from the midst of another nation, by temptations, by signs, and by wonders, and by war, and by a mighty hand, and by a stretched out arm, and by great terrors, according to all that the LORD your God did for you in Egypt before your eyes?

Exodus 7:1-12:10
And the LORD said unto Moses, See, I have made thee a god to Pharaoh: and Aaron thy brother shall be thy prophet…

Exodus 14:1-31
And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, …

sore [heb] evil

Deuteronomy 1:30
The LORD your God which goeth before you, he shall fight for you, according to all that he did for you in Egypt before your eyes;

Deuteronomy 3:21
And I commanded Joshua at that time, saying, Thine eyes have seen all that the LORD your God hath done unto these two kings: so shall the LORD do unto all the kingdoms whither thou passest.

Deuteronomy 4:3
Your eyes have seen what the LORD did because of Baalpeor: for all the men that followed Baalpeor, the LORD thy God hath destroyed them from among you.

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Deuteronomy 6
1. The end of the law is obedience
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Before our eyes
This phrase emphasizes the firsthand experience of the Israelites. It underscores the importance of witnessing God's power directly, which serves to strengthen faith and ensure the transmission of these events to future generations. The personal witness of God's acts is a recurring theme in Scripture, as seen in 1 John 1:1-3, where the apostles testify to what they have seen and heard.

the LORD inflicted
The use of "the LORD" (YHWH) highlights the covenantal relationship between God and Israel. It is a reminder of God's sovereignty and His active role in the history of His people. The term "inflicted" suggests deliberate action, emphasizing God's control over the events that transpired. This aligns with the portrayal of God as a warrior in Exodus 15:3, who fights for His people.

great and devastating signs and wonders
The "signs and wonders" refer to the ten plagues that God sent upon Egypt, as recorded in Exodus 7-12. These acts were both miraculous and catastrophic, designed to demonstrate God's supremacy over the Egyptian gods and to compel Pharaoh to release the Israelites. The plagues served as a form of divine judgment and a means of deliverance, prefiguring the ultimate deliverance through Christ, as seen in the New Testament (e.g., Colossians 2:15).

on Egypt
Egypt, a powerful and influential nation in the ancient world, is often symbolic of oppression and sin in the Bible. The plagues were a direct challenge to the Egyptian pantheon and demonstrated God's power over all creation. Archaeological evidence supports the historical existence of a powerful Egyptian empire during the time traditionally associated with the Exodus.

on Pharaoh
Pharaoh, as the ruler of Egypt, is a central figure in the Exodus narrative. He is often seen as a type of antichrist, opposing God's will and oppressing His people. The hardening of Pharaoh's heart (Exodus 4:21) serves as a theological point about human resistance to God and divine sovereignty. Pharaoh's eventual downfall is a testament to God's justice and power.

and on all his household
This phrase indicates that the plagues affected not just Pharaoh but his entire administration and family. It underscores the comprehensive nature of God's judgment. The inclusion of Pharaoh's household highlights the communal aspect of sin and judgment, as seen in other biblical narratives like the story of Achan in Joshua 7. The plagues' impact on Pharaoh's household also foreshadows the broader deliverance of God's people from sin through Christ, who liberates not just individuals but entire communities.

Persons / Places / Events
1. The LORD (Yahweh)
The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who demonstrates His power and faithfulness through signs and wonders.

2. Egypt
The land where the Israelites were enslaved, representing oppression and bondage.

3. Pharaoh
The ruler of Egypt, whose heart was hardened against God, leading to the plagues.

4. Signs and Wonders
Miraculous acts performed by God to demonstrate His power and to deliver His people.

5. Israelites
The chosen people of God, witnesses to His mighty acts and recipients of His deliverance.
Teaching Points
God's Sovereignty and Power
The signs and wonders in Egypt demonstrate God's supreme authority over all creation and human rulers.

Faithfulness in Deliverance
God's actions in Egypt are a testament to His faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to His people.

The Purpose of Miracles
Miracles serve to reveal God's glory and to affirm His covenant relationship with His people.

Remembering God's Works
Believers are called to remember and recount God's mighty works as a foundation for faith and obedience.

Trust in God's Timing
The deliverance from Egypt teaches us to trust in God's perfect timing and His plan for our lives.Verse 22. - Signs and wonders (cf. Deuteronomy 4:34).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Before our eyes
לְעֵינֵֽינוּ׃ (lə·‘ê·nê·nū)
Preposition-l | Noun - cdc | first person common plural
Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain

the LORD
יְהוָ֡ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

inflicted
וַיִּתֵּ֣ן (way·yit·tên)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5414: To give, put, set

great
גְּדֹלִ֨ים (gə·ḏō·lîm)
Adjective - masculine plural
Strong's 1419: Great, older, insolent

and devastating
וְרָעִ֧ים ׀ (wə·rā·‘îm)
Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine plural
Strong's 7451: Bad, evil

signs
אוֹתֹ֣ת (’ō·w·ṯōṯ)
Noun - common plural
Strong's 226: A signal, as a, flag, beacon, monument, omen, prodigy, evidence

and wonders
וּ֠מֹפְתִים (ū·mō·p̄ə·ṯîm)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 4159: A miracle, a token, omen

on Egypt,
בְּמִצְרַ֛יִם (bə·miṣ·ra·yim)
Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 4714: Egypt -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their country in Northwest Africa

on Pharaoh,
בְּפַרְעֹ֥ה (bə·p̄ar·‘ōh)
Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6547: Pharaoh -- a title of Egypt kings

and on all
וּבְכָל־ (ū·ḇə·ḵāl)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

his household,
בֵּית֖וֹ (bê·ṯōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1004: A house


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