Exodus 8:2
New International Version
If you refuse to let them go, I will send a plague of frogs on your whole country.

New Living Translation
If you refuse to let them go, I will send a plague of frogs across your entire land.

English Standard Version
But if you refuse to let them go, behold, I will plague all your country with frogs.

Berean Standard Bible
But if you refuse to let them go, I will plague your whole country with frogs.

King James Bible
And if thou refuse to let them go, behold, I will smite all thy borders with frogs:

New King James Version
But if you refuse to let them go, behold, I will smite all your territory with frogs.

New American Standard Bible
But if you refuse to let them go, behold, I am going to strike your entire territory with frogs.

NASB 1995
“But if you refuse to let them go, behold, I will smite your whole territory with frogs.

NASB 1977
“But if you refuse to let them go, behold, I will smite your whole territory with frogs.

Legacy Standard Bible
But if you refuse to let them go, behold, I will smite your whole territory with frogs.

Amplified Bible
However, if you refuse to let them go, hear this: I am going to strike your entire land with frogs.

Christian Standard Bible
But if you refuse to let them go, then I will plague all your territory with frogs.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
But if you refuse to let them go, then I will plague all your territory with frogs.

American Standard Version
And if thou refuse to let them go, behold, I will smite all thy borders with frogs:

Contemporary English Version
If he refuses, I will cover his entire country with frogs.

English Revised Version
And if thou refuse to let them go, behold, I will smite all thy borders with frogs:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
If you refuse to let them go, I will bring a plague of frogs on your whole country.

Good News Translation
If you refuse, I will punish your country by covering it with frogs.

International Standard Version
And if you refuse to let them go, then I'm going to strike all your territory with frogs.

Majority Standard Bible
But if you refuse to let them go, I will plague your whole country with frogs.

NET Bible
But if you refuse to release them, then I am going to plague all your territory with frogs.

New Heart English Bible
If you refuse to let them go, look, I will plague all your borders with frogs:

Webster's Bible Translation
And if thou shalt refuse to let them go, behold, I will smite all thy borders with frogs:

World English Bible
If you refuse to let them go, behold, I will plague all your borders with frogs.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and if you are refusing to send [them] away, behold, I am striking all your border with frogs;

Young's Literal Translation
and if thou art refusing to send away, lo, I am smiting all thy border with frogs;

Smith's Literal Translation
The original Julia E. Smith Bible records the following as a verse reference for Exodus 7:27And if thou refusest to send forth, behold, I smite all thy bounds with.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
But if thou wilt not let them go behold I will strike all thy coasts with frogs.

Catholic Public Domain Version
But if you are not willing to release them, behold, I will strike all your coasts with frogs.

New American Bible
If you refuse to let them go, then I will send a plague of frogs over all your territory.

New Revised Standard Version
If you refuse to let them go, I will plague your whole country with frogs.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And if you refuse to let them go, behold, I will smite all your borders with frogs;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And if you choose not to send them out, behold I shall strike your entire border with frogs:
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And if thou refuse to let them go, behold, I will smite all thy borders with frogs.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And if thou wilt not send them forth, behold, I afflict all thy borders with frogs:

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Second Plague: Frogs
1Then the LORD said to Moses, “Go to Pharaoh and tell him that this is what the LORD says: ‘Let My people go, so that they may worship Me. 2But if you refuse to let them go, I will plague your whole country with frogs. 3The Nile will teem with frogs, and they will come into your palace and up to your bedroom and onto your bed, into the houses of your officials and your people, and into your ovens and kneading bowls.…

Cross References
Revelation 16:13-14
And I saw three unclean spirits that looked like frogs coming out of the mouths of the dragon, the beast, and the false prophet. / These are demonic spirits that perform signs and go out to all the kings of the earth, to assemble them for battle on the great day of God the Almighty.

Psalm 78:45
He sent swarms of flies that devoured them, and frogs that devastated them.

Psalm 105:30
Their land teemed with frogs, even in their royal chambers.

Revelation 16:2
So the first angel went and poured out his bowl on the earth, and loathsome, malignant sores broke out on those who had the mark of the beast and worshiped its image.

Deuteronomy 28:27
The LORD will afflict you with the boils of Egypt, with tumors and scabs and itch from which you cannot be cured.

Revelation 8:7
Then the first angel sounded his trumpet, and hail and fire mixed with blood were hurled down upon the earth. A third of the earth was burned up, along with a third of the trees and all the green grass.

Revelation 9:3
And out of the smoke, locusts descended on the earth, and they were given power like that of the scorpions of the earth.

Exodus 9:3
then the hand of the LORD will bring a severe plague on your livestock in the field—on your horses, donkeys, camels, herds, and flocks.

Exodus 10:4
But if you refuse to let My people go, I will bring locusts into your territory tomorrow.

Exodus 12:29
Now at midnight the LORD struck down every firstborn male in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh, who sat on his throne, to the firstborn of the prisoner in the dungeon, as well as all the firstborn among the livestock.

Exodus 7:14-18
Then the LORD said to Moses, “Pharaoh’s heart is unyielding; he refuses to let the people go. / Go to Pharaoh in the morning as you see him walking out to the water. Wait on the bank of the Nile to meet him, and take in your hand the staff that was changed into a snake. / Then say to him, ‘The LORD, the God of the Hebrews, has sent me to tell you: Let My people go, so that they may worship Me in the wilderness. But until now you have not listened. ...

Exodus 9:14
Otherwise, I will send all My plagues against you and your officials and your people, so you may know that there is no one like Me in all the earth.

Exodus 10:21-23
Then the LORD said to Moses, “Stretch out your hand toward heaven, so that darkness may spread over the land of Egypt—a palpable darkness.” / So Moses stretched out his hand toward heaven, and total darkness covered all the land of Egypt for three days. / No one could see anyone else, and for three days no one left his place. Yet all the Israelites had light in their dwellings.

Exodus 11:4-6
So Moses declared, “This is what the LORD says: ‘About midnight I will go throughout Egypt, / and every firstborn son in the land of Egypt will die, from the firstborn of Pharaoh who sits on his throne, to the firstborn of the servant girl behind the hand mill, as well as the firstborn of all the cattle. / Then a great cry will go out over all the land of Egypt. Such an outcry has never been heard before and will never be heard again.


Treasury of Scripture

And if you refuse to let them go, behold, I will smite all your borders with frogs:

refuse

Exodus 7:14
And the LORD said unto Moses, Pharaoh's heart is hardened, he refuseth to let the people go.

Exodus 9:2
For if thou refuse to let them go, and wilt hold them still,

frogs.

Psalm 78:45
He sent divers sorts of flies among them, which devoured them; and frogs, which destroyed them.

Psalm 105:30
Their land brought forth frogs in abundance, in the chambers of their kings.

Revelation 16:13,14
And I saw three unclean spirits like frogs come out of the mouth of the dragon, and out of the mouth of the beast, and out of the mouth of the false prophet…

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Exodus 8
1. Frogs are sent
8. Pharaoh complains to Moses, who by prayer removes them
16. The dust is turned into lice, which the magicians could not do
20. The plague of flies
25. Pharaoh inclines to let the people go, but yet is hardened














But if you refuse
This phrase indicates a conditional statement, highlighting Pharaoh's choice and the consequences of his decision. The Hebrew root for "refuse" is "מָאֵן" (ma'en), which conveys a strong sense of unwillingness or rejection. This reflects Pharaoh's hardened heart and his persistent defiance against God's command. Historically, Pharaoh's refusal is emblematic of human obstinacy against divine will, a theme that resonates throughout the Bible. It serves as a reminder of the importance of obedience to God and the dangers of pride and stubbornness.

to let them go
This phrase refers to the Israelites, God's chosen people, whom He desires to liberate from Egyptian bondage. The Hebrew word "שָׁלַח" (shalach) means to send away or release. This liberation is not just a physical release but also a spiritual journey towards fulfilling God's covenant with Abraham. Theologically, this act of letting go symbolizes God's redemptive plan and foreshadows the ultimate deliverance through Christ. It underscores the theme of freedom and redemption that is central to the Christian faith.

I will plague
The word "plague" comes from the Hebrew "נָגַף" (nagaph), meaning to strike or afflict. This indicates a divine intervention where God uses natural phenomena to demonstrate His power and authority over creation. The plagues are not arbitrary acts of wrath but purposeful signs meant to reveal God's sovereignty and compel Pharaoh to acknowledge Him. They serve as a testament to God's justice and His commitment to His promises. For believers, this is a powerful reminder of God's ability to intervene in human history to fulfill His purposes.

your whole country
This phrase emphasizes the comprehensive nature of the impending judgment. The Hebrew word "אֶרֶץ" (eretz) can mean land or country, indicating that the plague would affect all of Egypt, not just isolated areas. This widespread impact serves to demonstrate the seriousness of God's command and the extent of His power. It also highlights the collective consequence of Pharaoh's personal decision, illustrating how leadership and individual choices can affect entire nations. This is a call for leaders to act with wisdom and humility, recognizing their accountability before God.

with frogs
Frogs, in the Egyptian context, were associated with the goddess Heqet, who was linked to fertility and childbirth. The Hebrew word "צְפַרְדֵּעַ" (tsephardea) refers to these amphibians, which were considered sacred. By using frogs as a plague, God directly challenges the Egyptian pantheon, demonstrating His supremacy over their deities. This act serves as a polemic against idolatry, showing that the God of Israel is the one true God. For Christians, this underscores the futility of false gods and the importance of worshiping the Creator alone. It is a call to recognize God's authority and to trust in His power to deliver and save.

Verse 2. - Frogs. The word used for "frog," viz. tseparda, is thought to be Egyptian, and to remain (abbreviated) in the modern dofda, which is in common use, and designates the species known to naturalists as "Rana Mosaica."

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
But if
וְאִם־ (wə·’im-)
Conjunctive waw | Conjunction
Strong's 518: Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not

you
אַתָּ֖ה (’at·tāh)
Pronoun - second person masculine singular
Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you

refuse
מָאֵ֥ן (mā·’ên)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 3986: Unwilling

to let them go,
לְשַׁלֵּ֑חַ (lə·šal·lê·aḥ)
Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct
Strong's 7971: To send away, for, out

I
אָנֹכִ֗י (’ā·nō·ḵî)
Pronoun - first person common singular
Strong's 595: I

will plague
נֹגֵ֛ף (nō·ḡêp̄)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 5062: To push, gore, defeat, stub, inflict

your whole country
גְּבוּלְךָ֖ (gə·ḇū·lə·ḵā)
Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 1366: A cord, a boundary, the territory inclosed

with frogs.
בַּֽצְפַרְדְּעִֽים׃ (baṣ·p̄ar·də·‘îm)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 6854: A marsh-leaper, frog


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