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Exodus 8:9 · KJV

"And Moses said unto Pharaoh, Glory over me: when shall I intreat for thee, and for thy servants, and for thy people, to destroy the frogs from thee and thy houses, that they may remain in the river only?"

King James Version

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Passage Context

7And the magicians did so with their enchantments, and brought up frogs upon the land of Egypt.
8Then Pharaoh called for Moses and Aaron, and said, Intreat the LORD, that he may take away the frogs from me, and from my people; and I will let the people go, that they may do sacrifice unto the LORD.
9And Moses said unto Pharaoh, Glory over me: when shall I intreat for thee, and for thy servants, and for thy people, to destroy the frogs from thee and thy houses, that they may remain in the river only?
10And he said, To morrow. And he said, Be it according to thy word: that thou mayest know that there is none like unto the LORD our God.
11And the frogs shall depart from thee, and from thy houses, and from thy servants, and from thy people; they shall remain in the river only.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond when others are in distress?

2

What does it mean for you to intercede for someone else?

3

When have you felt the urgency to pray for someone in need?

Life Application

intercession

Pray for those around you who are suffering, asking God for relief and healing. Be proactive in offering help.

compassion

Show compassion to those in distress by listening and offering support, reflecting God's love.

People in This Verse

MosesBoth

A central figure in the Old Testament, Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt and received the Ten Commandments. He is known for his close relationship with God and his role as a prophet.

First appearance: Exodus 2:1

PharaohOT

The ruler of Egypt, often considered a god, who had significant power and influence over the land.

First appearance: Genesis 41:1

Places in This Verse

Egypt(Egypt today)

Egypt was the land of the Pharaohs, known for its powerful civilization and the enslavement of the Israelites. The Nile River was central to Egyptian life and culture.

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