Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then he struck down all the firstborn in their land, the firstfruits of all their manhood. New Living Translation Then he killed the oldest son in each Egyptian home, the pride and joy of each family. English Standard Version He struck down all the firstborn in their land, the firstfruits of all their strength. Berean Standard Bible Then He struck all the firstborn in their land, the firstfruits of all their vigor. King James Bible He smote also all the firstborn in their land, the chief of all their strength. New King James Version He also destroyed all the firstborn in their land, The first of all their strength. New American Standard Bible He also fatally struck all the firstborn in their land, The first fruits of all their vigor. NASB 1995 He also struck down all the firstborn in their land, The first fruits of all their vigor. NASB 1977 He also struck down all the first-born in their land, The first fruits of all their vigor. Legacy Standard Bible He also struck down all the firstborn in their land, The first of all their vigor. Amplified Bible He also struck down all the firstborn in their land, The first fruits and chief substance of all their strength. Christian Standard Bible He struck all the firstborn in their land, all their first progeny. Holman Christian Standard Bible He struck all the firstborn in their land, all their first progeny. American Standard Version He smote also all the first-born in their land, The chief of all their strength. Contemporary English Version Then God took the life of every first-born son. English Revised Version He smote also all the firstborn in their land, the chief of all their strength. GOD'S WORD® Translation He killed all the firstborn sons, the first ones born in the land when their fathers were young. Good News Translation He killed the first-born sons of all the families of Egypt. International Standard Version He struck down every firstborn in their land, the first fruits of all their progeny. Majority Standard Bible Then He struck all the firstborn in their land, the firstfruits of all their vigor. NET Bible He struck down all the firstborn in their land, the firstfruits of their reproductive power. New Heart English Bible He struck also all the firstborn in their land, the first fruits of all their manhood. Webster's Bible Translation He smote also all the first-born in their land, the chief of all their strength. World English Bible He struck also all the firstborn in their land, the first fruits of all their manhood. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd He strikes every firstborn in their land, "" The first-fruit of all their strength, Young's Literal Translation And He smiteth every first-born in their land, The first-fruit of all their strength, Smith's Literal Translation And he will strike every first-born in their land, the first-fruits to all their strength. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he slew all the firstborn in their land: the firstfruits of all their labour. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible He struck down every firstborn in the land, the first fruits of all their vigor. New Revised Standard Version He struck down all the firstborn in their land, the first issue of all their strength. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHe smote also all the first-born of Egypt, the first-born of all their boys. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated He killed all the firstborn of Egypt, the first of all their offspring. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917He smote also all the first-born in their land, The first-fruits of all their strength. Brenton Septuagint Translation He smote also every first-born of their land, the first-fruits of all their labour. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Tell of His Wonders…35They devoured every plant in their land and consumed the produce of their soil. 36Then He struck all the firstborn in their land, the firstfruits of all their vigor. 37He brought Israel out with silver and gold, and none among His tribes stumbled.… Cross References 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 11:4-5 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. Numbers 33:4 who were burying all their firstborn, whom the LORD had struck down among them; for the LORD had executed judgment against their gods. Psalm 78:51 He struck all the firstborn of Egypt, the virility in the tents of Ham. Psalm 135:8 He struck down the firstborn of Egypt, of both man and beast. Psalm 136:10 He struck down the firstborn of Egypt His loving devotion endures forever. Hebrews 11:28 By faith he kept the Passover and the sprinkling of blood, so that the destroyer of the firstborn would not touch Israel’s own firstborn. Revelation 11:6 These witnesses have power to shut the sky so that no rain will fall during the days of their prophecy, and power to turn the waters into blood and to strike the earth with every kind of plague as often as they wish. Exodus 4:22-23 Then tell Pharaoh that this is what the LORD says: ‘Israel is My firstborn son, / and I told you to let My son go so that he may worship Me. But since you have refused to let him go, behold, I will kill your firstborn son!’” Exodus 9:6 And the next day the LORD did just that. All the livestock of the Egyptians died, but not one animal belonging to the Israelites died. 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 12:30 During the night Pharaoh got up—he and all his officials and all the Egyptians—and there was loud wailing in Egypt; for there was no house without someone dead. 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. 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 10:10 And do not complain, as some of them did, and were killed by the destroying angel. Treasury of Scripture He smote also all the firstborn in their land, the chief of all their strength. he smote Psalm 78:51 And smote all the firstborn in Egypt; the chief of their strength in the tabernacles of Ham: Psalm 135:8 Who smote the firstborn of Egypt, both of man and beast. Psalm 136:10 To him that smote Egypt in their firstborn: for his mercy endureth for ever: chief Genesis 49:3 Reuben, thou art my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, the excellency of dignity, and the excellency of power: Jump to Previous Chief Child Death Family First Firstborn First-Born First-Fruit Firstfruits First-Fruits Fruits Issue Manhood Smiteth Smote Strength Struck Vigor VigourJump to Next Chief Child Death Family First Firstborn First-Born First-Fruit Firstfruits First-Fruits Fruits Issue Manhood Smiteth Smote Strength Struck Vigor VigourPsalm 105 1. An exhortation to praise God, and to seek out his works7. The story of God's providence over Abraham 16. Over Joseph 23. Over Jacob in Egypt 26. Over Moses delivering the Israelites 37. Over the Israelites brought out of Egypt, fed in the desert, and planted in Canaan. Then He struck all the firstborn in their land This phrase refers to the tenth and final plague that God sent upon Egypt, as recorded in Exodus 12:29-30. This plague was a direct judgment against Pharaoh and the Egyptian gods, demonstrating God's supreme power. The firstborn held a place of prominence in ancient cultures, often seen as the primary heir and the one who carried on the family lineage. The striking of the firstborn was a devastating blow to Egyptian society and a fulfillment of God's promise to deliver His people from bondage. This act also prefigures the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ, the "firstborn over all creation" (Colossians 1:15), who would ultimately deliver humanity from the bondage of sin. the firstfruits of all their vigor Persons / Places / Events 1. God (Yahweh)The sovereign Lord who executes judgment and delivers His people. 2. Egypt The land where the Israelites were enslaved and where God demonstrated His power through plagues. 3. Firstborn of Egypt The firstborn sons of the Egyptians, representing the culmination of God's plagues against Egypt. 4. Israelites God's chosen people, who were enslaved in Egypt and later delivered by God's mighty acts. 5. Plagues of Egypt A series of divine judgments, including the death of the firstborn, that God sent upon Egypt to compel Pharaoh to release the Israelites. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty and JusticeGod's actions in Egypt demonstrate His ultimate authority and justice. He is sovereign over all nations and peoples, executing His will for His purposes. The Significance of the Firstborn The firstborn in ancient cultures represented strength and future hope. God's judgment on Egypt's firstborn underscores the seriousness of sin and rebellion against Him. Deliverance and Redemption The striking of the firstborn was a pivotal moment leading to Israel's deliverance. It foreshadows the ultimate redemption through Christ, the firstborn over all creation. Faith and Obedience The Israelites' obedience in marking their doorposts with lamb's blood during Passover was an act of faith. Believers today are called to trust and obey God's instructions for salvation. God's Faithfulness to His Promises This event is a reminder of God's faithfulness to His covenant promises. He delivered Israel as He had promised to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.(36) See Psalm 78:51.Verse 36. - He smote also all the firstborn in their land (see Exodus 12:29). The chief of all their strength (comp. Psalm 78:51). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then He struckוַיַּ֣ךְ (way·yaḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5221: To strike all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the firstborn בְּכ֣וֹר (bə·ḵō·wr) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1060: Firstborn, chief in their land, בְּאַרְצָ֑ם (bə·’ar·ṣām) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 776: Earth, land the firstfruits רֵ֝אשִׁ֗ית (rê·šîṯ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 7225: The first, in place, time, order, rank of all לְכָל־ (lə·ḵāl) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every their vigor. אוֹנָֽם׃ (’ō·w·nām) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 202: Ability, power, wealth Links Psalm 105:36 NIVPsalm 105:36 NLT Psalm 105:36 ESV Psalm 105:36 NASB Psalm 105:36 KJV Psalm 105:36 BibleApps.com Psalm 105:36 Biblia Paralela Psalm 105:36 Chinese Bible Psalm 105:36 French Bible Psalm 105:36 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 105:36 He struck also all the firstborn (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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