Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The fish in the Nile died, and the river smelled so bad that the Egyptians could not drink its water. Blood was everywhere in Egypt. New Living Translation The fish in the river died, and the water became so foul that the Egyptians couldn’t drink it. There was blood everywhere throughout the land of Egypt. English Standard Version And the fish in the Nile died, and the Nile stank, so that the Egyptians could not drink water from the Nile. There was blood throughout all the land of Egypt. Berean Standard Bible The fish in the Nile died, and the river smelled so bad that the Egyptians could not drink its water. And there was blood throughout the land of Egypt. King James Bible And the fish that was in the river died; and the river stank, and the Egyptians could not drink of the water of the river; and there was blood throughout all the land of Egypt. New King James Version The fish that were in the river died, the river stank, and the Egyptians could not drink the water of the river. So there was blood throughout all the land of Egypt. New American Standard Bible Then the fish that were in the Nile died, and the Nile stank, so that the Egyptians could not drink water from the Nile. And the blood was through all the land of Egypt. NASB 1995 The fish that were in the Nile died, and the Nile became foul, so that the Egyptians could not drink water from the Nile. And the blood was through all the land of Egypt. NASB 1977 And the fish that were in the Nile died, and the Nile became foul, so that the Egyptians could not drink water from the Nile. And the blood was through all the land of Egypt. Legacy Standard Bible And the fish that were in the Nile died, and the Nile became foul, so that the Egyptians could not drink water from the Nile. And the blood was through all the land of Egypt. Amplified Bible The fish in the Nile died, and the river became foul smelling, and the Egyptians could not drink its water, and there was blood throughout all the land of Egypt. Christian Standard Bible The fish in the Nile died, and the river smelled so bad the Egyptians could not drink water from it. There was blood throughout the land of Egypt. Holman Christian Standard Bible The fish in the Nile died, and the river smelled so bad the Egyptians could not drink water from it. There was blood throughout the land of Egypt. American Standard Version And the fish that were in the river died; and the river became foul, and the Egyptians could not drink water from the river; and the blood was throughout all the land of Egypt. Contemporary English Version the fish died, and the water smelled so bad that none of the Egyptians could drink it. Blood was everywhere in Egypt. English Revised Version And the fish that was in the river died; and the river stank, and the Egyptians could not drink water from the river; and the blood was throughout all the land of Egypt. GOD'S WORD® Translation The fish in the Nile died, and it smelled so bad that the Egyptians couldn't drink any water from the river. There was blood everywhere in Egypt. Good News Translation The fish in the river died, and it smelled so bad that the Egyptians could not drink from it. There was blood everywhere in Egypt. International Standard Version The fish in the Nile River died and the river stank. The Egyptians were not able to drink water from the Nile River, and blood was throughout the land of Egypt. Majority Standard Bible The fish in the Nile died, and the river smelled so bad that the Egyptians could not drink its water. And there was blood throughout the land of Egypt. NET Bible When the fish that were in the Nile died, the Nile began to stink, so that the Egyptians could not drink water from the Nile. There was blood everywhere in the land of Egypt! New Heart English Bible The fish that were in the river died; and the river became foul, and the Egyptians couldn't drink water from the river; and the blood was throughout all the land of Egypt. Webster's Bible Translation And the fish that was in the river died; and the river was offensive in smell, and the Egyptians could not drink of the water of the river; and there was blood throughout all the land of Egypt. World English Bible The fish that were in the river died. The river became foul. The Egyptians couldn’t drink water from the river. The blood was throughout all the land of Egypt. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand the fish which [is] in the River has died, and the River stinks, and the Egyptians have not been able to drink water from the River; and the blood is in all the land of Egypt. Young's Literal Translation and the fish which is in the River hath died, and the River stinketh, and the Egyptians have not been able to drink water from the River; and the blood is in all the land of Egypt. Smith's Literal Translation And the fish which was in the river died; and the river will be loathsome; and the Egyptians will not be able to drink the water from the river: and the blood will be upon all the land of Egypt. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the fishes that were in the river died: and the river corrupted, and the Egyptians could not drink the water of the river, and there was blood in all the land of Egypt. Catholic Public Domain Version And the fishes that were in the river died, and the river was polluted, and the Egyptians were not able to drink the water of the river, and there was blood throughout the entire land of Egypt. New American Bible The fish in the Nile died, and the Nile itself stank so that the Egyptians could not drink water from it. There was blood throughout the land of Egypt. New Revised Standard Version and the fish in the river died. The river stank so that the Egyptians could not drink its water, and there was blood throughout the whole land of Egypt. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the fish that were in the river died; and the river stank, and the Egyptians could not drink the water of the river; and there was blood throughout all the land of Egypt. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the fish that were in the river died, and the river stank, and the Egyptians did not find water to drink from the river, and it was blood in all the land of Egypt. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the fish that were in the river died; and the river became foul, and the Egyptians could not drink water from the river; and the blood was throughout all the land of Egypt. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the fish in the river died, and the river stank thereupon; and the Egyptians could not drink water from the river, and the blood was in all the land of Egypt. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The First Plague: Blood…20Moses and Aaron did just as the LORD had commanded; in the presence of Pharaoh and his officials, Aaron raised the staff and struck the water of the Nile, and all the water was turned to blood. 21The fish in the Nile died, and the river smelled so bad that the Egyptians could not drink its water. And there was blood throughout the land of Egypt. 22But the magicians of Egypt did the same things by their magic arts. So Pharaoh’s heart was hardened, and he would not listen to Moses and Aaron, just as the LORD had said.… Cross References Revelation 16:3 And the second angel poured out his bowl into the sea, and it turned to blood like that of the dead, and every living thing in the sea died. Psalm 78:44 He turned their rivers to blood, and from their streams they could not drink. Psalm 105:29 He turned their waters to blood and caused their fish to die. John 2:9 and the master of the banquet tasted the water that had been turned into wine. He did not know where it was from, but the servants who had drawn the water knew. Then he called the bridegroom aside 2 Timothy 3:8 Just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so also these men oppose the truth. They are depraved in mind and disqualified from the faith. 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. Hebrews 11:29 By faith the people passed through the Red Sea as on dry land; but when the Egyptians tried to follow, they were drowned. 2 Peter 2:15 They have left the straight way and wandered off to follow the way of Balaam son of Beor, who loved the wages of wickedness. Matthew 23:33 You snakes! You brood of vipers! How will you escape the sentence of hell? Romans 9:17 For the Scripture says to Pharaoh: “I raised you up for this very purpose, that I might display My power in you, and that My name might be proclaimed in all the earth.” 1 Corinthians 10:2 They were all baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea. Isaiah 19:5-6 The waters of the Nile will dry up, and the riverbed will be parched and empty. / The canals will stink; the streams of Egypt will trickle and dry up; the reeds and rushes will wither. Ezekiel 29:3 Speak to him and tell him that this is what the Lord GOD says: Behold, I am against you, O Pharaoh king of Egypt, O great monster who lies among his rivers, who says, ‘The Nile is mine; I made it myself.’ Jeremiah 46:7-8 Who is this, rising like the Nile, like rivers whose waters churn? / Egypt rises like the Nile, and its waters churn like rivers, boasting, ‘I will rise and cover the earth; I will destroy the cities and their people.’ Nahum 3:8 Are you better than Thebes, stationed by the Nile with water around her, whose rampart was the sea, whose wall was the water? Treasury of Scripture And the fish that was in the river died; and the river stank, and the Egyptians could not drink of the water of the river; and there was blood throughout all the land of Egypt. Exodus 7:18 And the fish that is in the river shall die, and the river shall stink; and the Egyptians shall lothe to drink of the water of the river. Revelation 8:9 And the third part of the creatures which were in the sea, and had life, died; and the third part of the ships were destroyed. Jump to Previous Able Bad Blood Couldn't Destruction Died Drink Drinking Egypt Egyptians Everywhere Fish Foul Nile Offensive River Smell Smelled Stank Stinketh Throughout Use WaterJump to Next Able Bad Blood Couldn't Destruction Died Drink Drinking Egypt Egyptians Everywhere Fish Foul Nile Offensive River Smell Smelled Stank Stinketh Throughout Use WaterExodus 7 1. Moses and Aaron are encouraged to go again to Pharaoh8. Aaron's rod is turned into a serpent 11. The sorcerers do the like; but their rods are swallowed up by Aaron's 13. Pharaoh's heart is hardened 14. God's message to Pharaoh 19. The river is turned into blood; and the consequent distress of the Egyptians The fish in the Nile died This phrase highlights the first of the ten plagues that God sent upon Egypt through Moses and Aaron. The Nile River was central to Egyptian life, providing water, food, and transportation. Fish were a staple in the Egyptian diet, and their death would have been a significant blow to the economy and daily sustenance. This event demonstrated God's power over the Egyptian gods, particularly Hapi, the god of the Nile, showing that the God of Israel was supreme. and the river smelled so bad that the Egyptians could not drink its water And there was blood throughout the land of Egypt Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe prophet chosen by God to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. He is instrumental in performing the signs and wonders, including the turning of the Nile into blood. 2. Aaron Moses' brother and spokesperson, who assists Moses in confronting Pharaoh and performing the miracles. 3. Pharaoh The ruler of Egypt who refuses to let the Israelites go, prompting God to send plagues as a demonstration of His power. 4. The Nile River A vital water source for Egypt, turned to blood as the first plague, symbolizing God's judgment and power over Egyptian deities. 5. Egyptians The people of Egypt who suffer the consequences of Pharaoh's hardened heart, experiencing the plagues firsthand. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty Over NatureThe transformation of the Nile into blood demonstrates God's control over creation, challenging the Egyptian gods and asserting His supremacy. Judgment and Mercy The plagues serve as both judgment against Egypt and a call to repentance, showing God's justice and His desire for people to turn to Him. The Hardness of Heart Pharaoh's refusal to heed God's command illustrates the danger of a hardened heart, warning believers to remain open and responsive to God's voice. The Power of Obedience Moses and Aaron's obedience in performing God's commands highlights the importance of faithfulness and trust in God's plan, even when facing opposition. The Consequences of Sin The devastation of the Nile serves as a reminder of the destructive nature of sin and the need for redemption through Christ.(21) The Egyptians could not drink.--Previously they had "lotlhed to drink" (Exodus 7:18), but apparently had drunk. Now they could do so no longer--the draught was too nauseous.Verse 21. - The fish that was in the river died. It is most natural to understand "all the fish." There was blood, etc. Literally, "and the blood was throughout all the land of Egypt." The exact intention of the phrase is doubtful, since undoubtedly "in numberless instances, the Hebrew terms which imply universality must be understood in a limited sense (Cook). "All the land" may mean no more than "all the Delta." CHAPTER 7:24-25 Hebrew The fishוְהַדָּגָ֨ה (wə·had·dā·ḡāh) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 1710: A fish in the Nile בַּיְאֹ֥ר (bay·’ōr) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 2975: Nile -- a channel, a fosse, canal, shaft, the Nile, the Tigris died, מֵ֙תָה֙ (mê·ṯāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 4191: To die, to kill and the river הַיְאֹ֔ר (hay·’ōr) Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 2975: Nile -- a channel, a fosse, canal, shaft, the Nile, the Tigris smelled so bad וַיִּבְאַ֣שׁ (way·yiḇ·’aš) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 887: To smell bad, to be offensive that the Egyptians מִצְרָֽיִם׃ (miṣ·rā·yim) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 4714: Egypt -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their country in Northwest Africa could יָכְל֣וּ (yā·ḵə·lū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 3201: To be able, have power not וְלֹא־ (wə·lō-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no drink לִשְׁתּ֥וֹת (liš·tō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 8354: To imbibe its הַיְאֹ֑ר (hay·’ōr) Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 2975: Nile -- a channel, a fosse, canal, shaft, the Nile, the Tigris water. מַ֖יִם (ma·yim) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 4325: Water, juice, urine, semen There was וַיְהִ֥י (way·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be blood הַדָּ֖ם (had·dām) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1818: Blood, of man, an animal, the juice of the grape, bloodshed throughout בְּכָל־ (bə·ḵāl) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the land of Egypt. אֶ֥רֶץ (’e·reṣ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 776: Earth, land Links Exodus 7:21 NIVExodus 7:21 NLT Exodus 7:21 ESV Exodus 7:21 NASB Exodus 7:21 KJV Exodus 7:21 BibleApps.com Exodus 7:21 Biblia Paralela Exodus 7:21 Chinese Bible Exodus 7:21 French Bible Exodus 7:21 Catholic Bible OT Law: Exodus 7:21 The fish that were in the river (Exo. 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