Exodus 9:24
New International Version
hail fell and lightning flashed back and forth. It was the worst storm in all the land of Egypt since it had become a nation.

New Living Translation
Never in all the history of Egypt had there been a storm like that, with such devastating hail and continuous lightning.

English Standard Version
There was hail and fire flashing continually in the midst of the hail, very heavy hail, such as had never been in all the land of Egypt since it became a nation.

Berean Standard Bible
The hail fell and the lightning continued flashing through it. The hail was so severe that nothing like it had ever been seen in all the land of Egypt from the time it became a nation.

King James Bible
So there was hail, and fire mingled with the hail, very grievous, such as there was none like it in all the land of Egypt since it became a nation.

New King James Version
So there was hail, and fire mingled with the hail, so very heavy that there was none like it in all the land of Egypt since it became a nation.

New American Standard Bible
So there was hail, and fire flashing intermittently in the midst of the hail, which was very heavy, such as had not occurred in all the land of Egypt since it became a nation.

NASB 1995
So there was hail, and fire flashing continually in the midst of the hail, very severe, such as had not been in all the land of Egypt since it became a nation.

NASB 1977
So there was hail, and fire flashing continually in the midst of the hail, very severe, such as had not been in all the land of Egypt since it became a nation.

Legacy Standard Bible
So there was hail, and fire flashing continually in the midst of the hail, very heavy, such as had not been in all the land of Egypt since it became a nation.

Amplified Bible
So there was hail, and lightning (fireballs) flashing intermittently in the midst of the extremely heavy hail, such as had not been in all the land of Egypt since it became a nation.

Christian Standard Bible
The hail, with lightning flashing through it, was so severe that nothing like it had occurred in the land of Egypt since it had become a nation.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The hail, with lightning flashing through it, was so severe that nothing like it had occurred in the land of Egypt since it had become a nation.

American Standard Version
So there was hail, and fire mingled with the hail, very grievous, such as had not been in all the land of Egypt since it became a nation.

English Revised Version
So there was hail, and fire mingled with the hail, very grievous, such as had not been in all the land of Egypt since it became a nation.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
It hailed, and lightning flashed while it hailed. This was the worst storm in all the land of Egypt since it had become a nation.

Good News Translation
a heavy hailstorm, with lightning flashing back and forth. It was the worst storm that Egypt had ever known in all its history.

International Standard Version
There was very heavy hail, and lightning was flashing continuously in the midst of the hail. There had not been anything like it in the land of Egypt since it had become a nation.

Majority Standard Bible
The hail fell and the lightning continued flashing through it. The hail was so severe that nothing like it had ever been seen in all the land of Egypt from the time it became a nation.

NET Bible
Hail fell and fire mingled with the hail; the hail was so severe that there had not been any like it in all the land of Egypt since it had become a nation.

New Heart English Bible
So there was very severe hail, and fire mixed with the hail, such as had not been in all the land of Egypt since it became a nation.

Webster's Bible Translation
So there was hail, and fire mingled with the hail, very grievous, such as there had been none like it in all the land of Egypt, since it became a nation.

World English Bible
So there was very severe hail, and lightning mixed with the hail, such as had not been in all the land of Egypt since it became a nation.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and there is hail, and fire catching itself in the midst of the hail, very grievous, such as has not been in all the land of Egypt since it has become a nation.

Young's Literal Translation
and there is hail, and fire catching itself in the midst of the hail, very grievous, such as hath not been in all the land of Egypt since it hath become a nation.

Smith's Literal Translation
And there will be hail and fire taking hold in the midst of the hail, exceedingly heavy, which was not as this upon all the land of Egypt from the time it was for a nation.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the hail and fire mixed with it drove on together: and it was of so great bigness, as never before was seen in the whole land of Egypt since that nation was founded.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the hail and intermingled fire drove on together. And it was of such magnitude as had never before been seen in the entire land of Egypt, from the time when that nation was formed.

New American Bible
There was hail and lightning flashing here and there through the hail, and the hail was so fierce that nothing like it had been seen in Egypt since it became a nation.

New Revised Standard Version
there was hail with fire flashing continually in the midst of it, such heavy hail as had never fallen in all the land of Egypt since it became a nation.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
So there was hail, and flaming fire mingled with the hail, very grievous, such as had never been in all the land of Egypt since it became a nation.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And hail was coming down, and flaming fire was inside the hail; it was very severe, the likes of which there had not been in all the land of Egypt from the day that it became a nation.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
So there was hail, and fire flashing up amidst the hail, very grievous, such as had not been in all the land of Egypt since it became a nation.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
So there was hail and flaming fire mingled with hail; and the hail was very great, such as was not in Egypt, from the time there was a nation upon it.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Seventh Plague: Hail
23So Moses stretched out his staff toward heaven, and the LORD sent thunder and hail, and lightning struck the earth. So the LORD rained down hail upon the land of Egypt. 24The hail fell and the lightning continued flashing through it. The hail was so severe that nothing like it had ever been seen in all the land of Egypt from the time it became a nation. 25Throughout the land of Egypt, the hail struck down everything in the field, both man and beast; it beat down every plant of the field and stripped every tree.…

Cross References
Revelation 16:21
And great hailstones weighing almost a hundred pounds each rained down on them from above. And men cursed God for the plague of hail, because it was so horrendous.

Psalm 78:47-48
He killed their vines with hailstones and their sycamore-figs with sleet. / He abandoned their cattle to the hail and their livestock to bolts of lightning.

Psalm 105:32-33
He gave them hail for rain, with lightning throughout their land. / He struck their vines and fig trees and shattered the trees of their country.

Joshua 10:11
As they fled before Israel along the descent from Beth-horon to Azekah, the LORD cast down on them large hailstones from the sky, and more of them were killed by the hailstones than by the swords of the Israelites.

Isaiah 30:30
And the LORD will cause His majestic voice to be heard and His mighty arm to be revealed, striking in angry wrath with a flame of consuming fire, and with cloudburst, storm, and hailstones.

Ezekiel 38:22
I will execute judgment upon him with plague and bloodshed. I will pour out torrents of rain, hailstones, fire, and sulfur on him and on his troops and on the many nations with him.

Job 38:22-23
Have you entered the storehouses of snow or observed the storehouses of hail, / which I hold in reserve for times of trouble, for the day of war and battle?

Matthew 24:21
For at that time there will be great tribulation, unseen from the beginning of the world until now, and never to be seen again.

Luke 21:11
There will be great earthquakes, famines, and pestilences in various places, along with fearful sights and great signs from heaven.

Mark 13:19
For those will be days of tribulation unseen from the beginning of God’s creation until now, and never to be seen again.

Joel 2:30-31
I will show wonders in the heavens and on the earth, blood and fire and columns of smoke. / The sun will be turned to darkness and the moon to blood before the coming of the great and awesome Day of the LORD.

1 Samuel 12:17-18
Is it not the wheat harvest today? I will call on the LORD to send thunder and rain, so that you will know and see what a great evil you have committed in the sight of the LORD by asking for a king.” / So Samuel called to the LORD, and on that day the LORD sent thunder and rain. As a result, all the people greatly feared the LORD and Samuel.

Isaiah 28:2
Behold, the Lord has one who is strong and mighty. Like a hailstorm or destructive tempest, like a driving rain or flooding downpour, he will smash that crown to the ground.

Haggai 2:17
I struck you—all the work of your hands—with blight, mildew, and hail, but you did not turn to Me, declares the LORD.

Hebrews 12:18-19
For you have not come to a mountain that can be touched and that is burning with fire; to darkness, gloom, and storm; / to a trumpet blast or to a voice that made its hearers beg that no further word be spoken.


Treasury of Scripture

So there was hail, and fire mingled with the hail, very grievous, such as there was none like it in all the land of Egypt since it became a nation.

none like

Exodus 9:24
So there was hail, and fire mingled with the hail, very grievous, such as there was none like it in all the land of Egypt since it became a nation.

Exodus 10:6
And they shall fill thy houses, and the houses of all thy servants, and the houses of all the Egyptians; which neither thy fathers, nor thy fathers' fathers have seen, since the day that they were upon the earth unto this day. And he turned himself, and went out from Pharaoh.

Matthew 24:21
For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be.

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Exodus 9
1. The plague on livestock
8. The plague of boils
13. The message of Moses about the hail,
22. The plague of hail
27. Pharaoh pleads with Moses, but yet is hardened














So there was hail
The Hebrew word for "hail" is "בָּרָד" (barad), which refers to a destructive storm of ice. In the context of ancient Egypt, hail was an unusual and devastating phenomenon, as the region typically experiences a hot, arid climate. This event signifies a divine intervention that disrupts the natural order, emphasizing God's supreme power over creation. The hail serves as a physical manifestation of God's judgment against Egypt, demonstrating His ability to control the elements to fulfill His purposes.

and fire mingled with the hail
The phrase "fire mingled with the hail" suggests a supernatural occurrence, as fire and ice are typically opposing elements. The Hebrew word for "fire" is "אֵשׁ" (esh), which often symbolizes God's presence and judgment throughout Scripture. This mingling of fire with hail underscores the severity and miraculous nature of the plague. It serves as a vivid illustration of God's wrath and the intensity of His judgment against Pharaoh's hardened heart. The combination of these elements would have been terrifying and awe-inspiring to the Egyptians, further establishing the God of Israel as the one true God.

very grievous
The term "grievous" is translated from the Hebrew word "כָּבֵד" (kaved), which can mean heavy, severe, or burdensome. This description highlights the unprecedented nature of the storm, indicating that it was not only unusual but also extremely destructive. The severity of the hailstorm reflects the escalating intensity of the plagues, as God continues to demonstrate His power and authority over Egypt. This grievous event serves as a warning of the consequences of resisting God's will and a call to repentance.

such as had not been in all the land of Egypt
This phrase emphasizes the uniqueness and unparalleled nature of the plague. The hailstorm was unlike anything the Egyptians had ever experienced, marking it as a significant and historical event. The use of hyperbolic language here serves to underscore the magnitude of God's intervention and the seriousness of the situation. It also highlights the distinction between the God of Israel and the gods of Egypt, who were powerless to prevent such a catastrophe.

since it became a nation
The reference to Egypt "since it became a nation" situates the event within a historical context, reminding the reader of Egypt's long and storied history. This phrase underscores the idea that the plague was unprecedented in the annals of Egyptian history, further magnifying the power and authority of the God of Israel. It serves as a testament to God's sovereignty over nations and history, reinforcing the message that no earthly power can withstand His will. This historical context also serves as a reminder to future generations of the consequences of defying God and the importance of obedience to His commands.

(24) Fire mingled with the hail.--Heb., a fire infolding itself in the midst of the hail. (Comp. Ezekiel 1:4; and see the comment on Exodus 9:23.)

Verse 24.- Fire mingled with the hail. Rather, "There was hail, and in the midst of the hail a fire infolding itself." The expression used is the same which occurs in Ezekiel 1:4. It seems

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The hail
בָרָ֔ד (ḇā·rāḏ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1259: Hail

fell
וַיְהִ֣י (way·hî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

and the lightning
וְאֵ֕שׁ (wə·’êš)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - common singular
Strong's 784: A fire

continued flashing
מִתְלַקַּ֖חַת (miṯ·laq·qa·ḥaṯ)
Verb - Hitpael - Participle - feminine singular construct
Strong's 3947: To take

through it.
בְּת֣וֹךְ (bə·ṯō·wḵ)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 8432: A bisection, the centre

The hail
הַבָּרָ֑ד (hab·bā·rāḏ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1259: Hail

was so
מְאֹ֔ד (mə·’ōḏ)
Adverb
Strong's 3966: Vehemence, vehemently, wholly, speedily

severe
כָּבֵ֣ד (kā·ḇêḏ)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 3515: Heavy

that
אֲ֠שֶׁר (’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

nothing
לֹֽא־ (lō-)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

like it
כָמֹ֙הוּ֙ (ḵā·mō·hū)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 3644: Like, as, when

had ever been [seen]
הָיָ֤ה (hā·yāh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

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

the land
אֶ֣רֶץ (’e·reṣ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 776: Earth, land

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

from the time
מֵאָ֖ז (mê·’āz)
Preposition-m | Adverb
Strong's 227: At that time, place, therefore

it became
הָיְתָ֥ה (hā·yə·ṯāh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

a nation.
לְגֽוֹי׃ (lə·ḡō·w)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1471: A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts


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