Exodus 9:16
New International Version
But I have raised you up for this very purpose, that I might show you my power and that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth.

New Living Translation
But I have spared you for a purpose—to show you my power and to spread my fame throughout the earth.

English Standard Version
But for this purpose I have raised you up, to show you my power, so that my name may be proclaimed in all the earth.

Berean Standard Bible
But I have raised you up for this very purpose, that I might display My power to you, and that My name might be proclaimed in all the earth.

King James Bible
And in very deed for this cause have I raised thee up, for to shew in thee my power; and that my name may be declared throughout all the earth.

New King James Version
But indeed for this purpose I have raised you up, that I may show My power in you, and that My name may be declared in all the earth.

New American Standard Bible
But indeed, for this reason I have allowed you to remain, in order to show you My power and in order to proclaim My name throughout the earth.

NASB 1995
“But, indeed, for this reason I have allowed you to remain, in order to show you My power and in order to proclaim My name through all the earth.

NASB 1977
“But, indeed, for this cause I have allowed you to remain, in order to show you My power, and in order to proclaim My name through all the earth.

Legacy Standard Bible
But, indeed, for this reason I have caused you to stand, in order to show you My power and in order to recount My name through all the earth.

Amplified Bible
But indeed for this very reason I have allowed you to live, in order to show you My power and in order that My name may be proclaimed throughout all the earth.

Christian Standard Bible
However, I have let you live for this purpose: to show you my power and to make my name known on the whole earth.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
However, I have let you live for this purpose: to show you My power and to make My name known in all the earth.

American Standard Version
but in very deed for this cause have I made thee to stand, to show thee my power, and that my name may be declared throughout all the earth.

Contemporary English Version
But he has kept you alive, just to show you his power and to bring honor to himself everywhere in the world.

English Revised Version
but in very deed for this cause have I made thee to stand, for to shew thee my power, and that my name may be declared throughout all the earth.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
But I have spared you for this reason. I want to show you my power and make my name famous throughout the earth.

Good News Translation
But to show you my power I have let you live so that my fame might spread over the whole world.

International Standard Version
However, I've kept you standing in order to show you my power and to declare my name in all the earth.

Majority Standard Bible
But I have raised you up for this very purpose, that I might display My power to you, and that My name might be proclaimed in all the earth.

NET Bible
But for this purpose I have caused you to stand: to show you my strength, and so that my name may be declared in all the earth.

New Heart English Bible
but indeed for this purpose I have raised you up, to show you my power, and that my name may be proclaimed in all the earth;

Webster's Bible Translation
And in very deed for this cause have I raised thee up, to show in thee my power; and that my name may be declared throughout all the earth.

World English Bible
but indeed for this cause I have made you stand: to show you my power, and that my name may be declared throughout all the earth,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And yet for this I have caused you to stand, so as to show you My power, and for the sake of declaring My Name in all the earth;

Young's Literal Translation
'And yet for this I have caused thee to stand, so as to show thee My power, and for the sake of declaring My Name in all the earth;

Smith's Literal Translation
And yet for this I raised thee up in order to cause thee to see my strength; and for the sake of declaring my name in all the earth.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And therefore have I raised thee, that I may shew my power in thee, and my name may be spoken of throughout all the earth.

Catholic Public Domain Version
But it was for this reason that I appointed you, so that I may reveal my strength by you, and so that my name may be described throughout all the earth.

New American Bible
But this is why I have let you survive: to show you my power and to make my name resound throughout the earth!

New Revised Standard Version
But this is why I have let you live: to show you my power, and to make my name resound through all the earth.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
But for this cause have I raised you to the throne, to show you my power, and that my name may be declared throughout all the earth.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And moreover it is for this that I raised you up so that I shall show you my power and so that My Name will be proclaimed in all the Earth.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
But in very deed for this cause have I made thee to stand, to show thee My power, and that My name may be declared throughout all the earth.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And for this purpose hast thou been preserved, that I might display in thee my strength, and that my name might be published in all the earth.

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Audio Bible



Context
The Seventh Plague: Hail
15For by this time I could have stretched out My hand and struck you and your people with a plague to wipe you off the earth. 16But I have raised you up for this very purpose, that I might display My power to you, and that My name might be proclaimed in all the earth. 17Still, you lord it over My people and do not allow them to go.…

Cross References
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.”

Exodus 14:4
And I will harden Pharaoh’s heart so that he will pursue them. But I will gain honor by means of Pharaoh and all his army, and the Egyptians will know that I am the LORD.” So this is what the Israelites did.

Exodus 14:17-18
And I will harden the hearts of the Egyptians so that they will go in after them. Then I will gain honor by means of Pharaoh and all his army and chariots and horsemen. / The Egyptians will know that I am the LORD when I am honored through Pharaoh, his chariots, and his horsemen.”

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 15:11
Who among the gods is like You, O LORD? Who is like You—majestic in holiness, revered with praises, performing wonders?

Deuteronomy 4:34-35
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? / You were shown these things so that you would know that the LORD is God; there is no other besides Him.

Psalm 106:8
Yet He saved them for the sake of His name, to make His power known.

Isaiah 63:12-14
who sent His glorious arm to lead them by the right hand of Moses, who divided the waters before them to gain for Himself everlasting renown, / who led them through the depths like a horse in the wilderness, so that they did not stumble? / Like cattle going down to the valley, the Spirit of the LORD gave them rest. You led Your people this way to make for Yourself a glorious name.

Ezekiel 20:9
But I acted for the sake of My name, that it should not be profaned in the eyes of the nations among whom they were living, in whose sight I had revealed Myself to Israel by bringing them out of the land of Egypt.

Ezekiel 20:14
But I acted for the sake of My name, so that it would not be profaned in the eyes of the nations in whose sight I had brought them out.

Ezekiel 36:22-23
Therefore tell the house of Israel that this is what the Lord GOD says: It is not for your sake that I will act, O house of Israel, but for My holy name, which you profaned among the nations to which you went. / I will show the holiness of My great name, which has been profaned among the nations—the name you have profaned among them. Then the nations will know that I am the LORD, declares the Lord GOD, when I show My holiness in you before their eyes.

Daniel 4:37
Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and exalt and glorify the King of heaven, for all His works are true and all His ways are just. And He is able to humble those who walk in pride.

John 9:3
Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but this happened so that the works of God would be displayed in him.

John 11:4
When Jesus heard this, He said, “This sickness will not end in death. No, it is for the glory of God, so that the Son of God may be glorified through it.”

Acts 9:15-16
“Go!” said the Lord. “This man is My chosen instrument to carry My name before the Gentiles and their kings, and before the people of Israel. / I will show him how much he must suffer for My name.”


Treasury of Scripture

And in very deed for this cause have I raised you up, for to show in you my power; and that my name may be declared throughout all the earth.

deed

Exodus 14:17
And I, behold, I will harden the hearts of the Egyptians, and they shall follow them: and I will get me honour upon Pharaoh, and upon all his host, upon his chariots, and upon his horsemen.

Psalm 83:17,18
Let them be confounded and troubled for ever; yea, let them be put to shame, and perish: …

Proverbs 16:4
The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.

raised thee up.

Exodus 14:4
And I will harden Pharaoh's heart, that he shall follow after them; and I will be honoured upon Pharaoh, and upon all his host; that the Egyptians may know that I am the LORD. And they did so.

Exodus 15:11-16
Who is like unto thee, O LORD, among the gods? who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders? …

Exodus 18:11
Now I know that the LORD is greater than all gods: for in the thing wherein they dealt proudly he was above them.

that my

1 Chronicles 16:24
Declare his glory among the heathen; his marvellous works among all nations.

Psalm 64:9
And all men shall fear, and shall declare the work of God; for they shall wisely consider of his doing.

Psalm 83:17,18
Let them be confounded and troubled for ever; yea, let them be put to shame, and perish: …

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1. The plague on livestock
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13. The message of Moses about the hail,
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But I have raised you up
This phrase indicates divine sovereignty and purpose. The Hebrew root for "raised" is "עָמַד" (amad), which means to stand or to establish. In the context of Exodus, God is speaking to Pharaoh, asserting that Pharaoh's position and power are not by his own doing but by God's deliberate action. This highlights the biblical theme that God is in control of history and uses even those who oppose Him to fulfill His divine purposes. It serves as a reminder that God can use any situation or person to accomplish His will.

for this very purpose
The phrase underscores intentionality and specificity in God's actions. The Hebrew word for "purpose" is "זֹאת" (zot), which can be translated as "this" or "this thing." It emphasizes that God's actions are not random but are part of a specific plan. In the broader narrative of Exodus, this purpose is to demonstrate God's power and sovereignty over the gods of Egypt and to deliver His people. It reassures believers that God has a purpose for every event in their lives, even when it is not immediately apparent.

that I might display My power in you
Here, the focus is on God's power, "כֹּחִי" (kochi), which means strength or might. The display of power is not just for Pharaoh's sake but for all who witness or hear of it. In the historical context, the plagues of Egypt were a direct challenge to the Egyptian pantheon and a demonstration of Yahweh's supremacy. For believers, this serves as a powerful reminder that God's power is unmatched and that He can intervene in human history in miraculous ways to fulfill His purposes.

and that My name might be proclaimed
The proclamation of God's name, "שְׁמִי" (shemi), is central to His mission. In ancient cultures, a name was more than a label; it represented character and authority. God's name being proclaimed means that His character, power, and authority are made known. This is a recurring theme in Scripture, where God's acts of deliverance and judgment serve to reveal His nature to the world. It encourages believers to live in a way that proclaims God's name through their actions and words.

in all the earth
This phrase expands the scope of God's purpose beyond Egypt to the entire world. The Hebrew word "אֶרֶץ" (eretz) can mean land or earth, indicating that God's actions in Egypt were meant to have global implications. This foreshadows the Great Commission in the New Testament, where the message of God's salvation is to be spread to all nations. It inspires believers to participate in God's mission to make His name known throughout the earth, affirming the universal scope of God's redemptive plan.

(16) And in very deed for this cause have I raised thee up.--Rather, but truly on this account have I made thee stand--i.e., kept thee alive, not for thy deserts, not even in pity, but only "for to show in thee My power." Thou hast provoked Me so that long since thou wouldst have been "cut off from the earth," only that My glory will be the more shown forth by thy continuance in life, and by the further plagues and punishments whereto thou wilt be subjected.

That my name may be declared.--Comp. Exodus 14:17; Exodus 15:14-16, &c.

Verse 16. - And in very deed, etc. Rather, "But truly for this cause have I caused thee to stand," i.e., "kept thee alive and sustained thee in the position thou occupiest" for to shew to thee my power - i.e., to impress thee, if it is possible that thou canst be impressed, with the greatness of my power, and the foolishness of any attempt to resist it, and also that my name may be declared throughout all the earth - i.e., that attention may be called widely among the neighbouring nations to the great truth that there is really but one God, who alone can deliver, and whom it is impossible to resist.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
But
וְאוּלָ֗ם (wə·’ū·lām)
Conjunctive waw | Conjunction
Strong's 199: However, on the contrary

I have raised you up
הֶעֱמַדְתִּ֔יךָ (he·‘ĕ·maḏ·tî·ḵā)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - first person common singular | second person masculine singular
Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations

for this very purpose,
זֹאת֙ (zōṯ)
Pronoun - feminine singular
Strong's 2063: Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that,

that
בַּעֲב֖וּר (ba·‘ă·ḇūr)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5668: Crossed, transit, on account of, in order that

I might display
הַרְאֹתְךָ֣ (har·’ō·ṯə·ḵā)
Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 7200: To see

to you
אֶת־ (’eṯ-)
Direct object marker
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case

My power,
כֹּחִ֑י (kō·ḥî)
Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 3581: A small reptile (of unknown species)

and that
וּלְמַ֛עַן (ū·lə·ma·‘an)
Conjunctive waw | Conjunction
Strong's 4616: Purpose -- intent

My name
שְׁמִ֖י (šə·mî)
Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 8034: A name

might be proclaimed
סַפֵּ֥ר (sap·pêr)
Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct
Strong's 5608: To count, recount, relate

in all
בְּכָל־ (bə·ḵāl)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the earth.
הָאָֽרֶץ׃ (hā·’ā·reṣ)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 776: Earth, land


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