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Exodus 8

Exodus 8:19

The Third Plague: Gnats · Exodus 8:16–19
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Translations

Modern
“This is the finger of God,” the magicians said to Pharaoh. But Pharaoh’s heart was hardened, and he would not listen to them, just as the LORD had said.
Traditional
Then the magicians said unto Pharaoh, This is the finger of God: and Pharaoh’s heart was hardened, and he hearkened not unto them; as the Lord had said.
Literal
And the magicians said to Pharaoh, “It is the finger of God.” And the heart of Pharaoh was strengthened, and he did not listen to them, as YHWH had spoken.
Latin
Et dixerunt malefici ad Pharaonem: Digitus Dei est hic; induratumque est cor Pharaonis, et non audivit eos sicut præceperat Dominus.

Original

Hebrew
English
“This is the finger of God,” the magicians said to Pharaoh. But Pharaoh’s heart was hardened, and he would not listen to them, just as the LORD had said.

Notes

Exodus 8:19

This is the finger of God: See study note on 7:11.

Exodus 8:16–19

The third plague was the plague of gnats. The word translated gnats is very general. Technical Old Testament dictionaries often translate it as vermin. The English term bugs would come close. The whole land was infested with insects of one sort or another.

Theme notes and profiles

Egypt Moses Pharaoh Hardened Hearts The Plagues

Events

People

Pharaoh: Egyptian Pharaoh during the Exodus

Glossary

Aaron Book of Exodus Deuteronomy, Book of Frog Gnat Hardness of Heart History of Israel Jannes and Jambres Magic Numbers and Numerology Plague Plagues upon Egypt

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Pharaoh Disobedience to God of Pharaoh, in Refusing to Let the People of Israel Go Lice: Plague of Miracles were Performed by the Power of God Plague: The Plague of Lice Power of God: The Finger of God The Power of God: Expressed by the Finger of God