Translations
Modern
He sent signs and wonders into your midst, O Egypt, against Pharaoh and all his servants.
Traditional
Who sent tokens and wonders into the midst of thee, O Egypt, upon Pharaoh, and upon all his servants.
Literal
He sent forth signs and wonders into your midst, O Egypt, unto Pharaoh and all of his servants—
Latin
Et misit signa et prodigia in medio tui, Ægypte: in Pharaonem, et in omnes servos ejus.
Original
Hebrew
English
He sent signs and wonders into your midst, O Egypt, against Pharaoh and all his servants.
Notes
In the tenth and final plague against Egypt, God destroyed the firstborn of each family.
The signs and wonders refer to the ten plagues (see Exodus 7–11; Deuteronomy 4:34; Nehemiah 9:10).
The Lord had complete authority and power over the exodus and the conquest of the promised land.
God is the Creator and the Lord of history, the “Maker of heaven and earth” (Psalm 134:3). He deserves praise because, unlike idols, he saves his people.
Theme notes and profiles
Divine Sovereignty and Human Responsibility The Sovereignty of God
Parallels
People
Pharaoh: Egyptian Pharaoh during the Exodus
Places
Egypt: Ancient nation; Israelites enslaved there; plagues and Exodus
Glossary
Amorites Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Hallel Music Psalms, Book of