Exodus 8:22

Translations

Modern

But on that day I will give special treatment to the land of Goshen, where My people live; no swarms of flies will be found there. In this way you will know that I, the LORD, am in the land.

Traditional

And I will sever in that day the land of Goshen, in which my people dwell, that no swarms of flies shall be there; to the end thou mayest know that I am the Lord in the midst of the earth.

Literal

And I will set apart in that day the land of Goshen, in which My people are standing, that no swarm shall be there, in order that you may know that I, YHWH, am in the midst of the land.

Latin

Faciamque mirabilem in die illa terram Gessen, in qua populus meus est, ut non sint ibi muscæ: et scias quoniam ego Dominus in medio terræ.

Original

Hebrew

English

But on that day I will give special treatment to the land of Goshen, where My people live; no swarms of flies will be found there. In this way you will know that I, the LORD, am in the land.

Notes

Exodus 8:20–32

The fourth plague was the plague of flies. The Egyptians worshiped insects such as flies that seemed to be able to turn death into life, as their young seemed to emerge from decaying matter. If the Egyptians thought that insects had the secret of life, God would let them have all the insects they wanted. Some say that this infestation was the natural result of all the dead frogs, but there were no flies in Goshen (8:22), the northeastern delta area where the Hebrews lived. God’s miraculous power was clearly seen in his ability to infest one area while sparing another at will.

Theme notes and profiles

Egypt Moses Pharaoh The Lord of Nations The Plagues The Sovereignty of God

Events

Exodus from Egyptc. 1491 BC

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Places

Goshen: A region in Egypt where the Israelites settled and prospered

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

Flies: Plague of God: Preserver God: Preserver in Exempting the Land of Goshen from the Plague of Flies God: Sovereign Goshen: A District in Egypt Especially Suitable for Herds and Flocks: Exempted from Plagues Insects: Fly Israel: Exempt from the Plagues Miracles Wrought Through Servants of God: Moses and Aaron: Flies Brought Miracles: Design of The Earth: God: Reigns In

Exodus 8:22

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