Translations
Modern
The magicians could not stand before Moses, because the boils had broken out on them and on all the Egyptians.
Traditional
And the magicians could not stand before Moses because of the boils; for the boil was upon the magicians, and upon all the Egyptians.
Literal
And the magicians were not able to stand before the face of Moses, because of the boils, for the boils were on the magicians and on all Egypt.
Latin
…nec poterant malefici stare coram Moyse propter ulcera quæ in illis erant, et in omni terra Ægypti.
Original
Hebrew
English
The magicians could not stand before Moses, because the boils had broken out on them and on all the Egyptians.
Notes
The sixth plague caused painful boils on people and animals. The magicians could not copy this sign and could not protect themselves. They were completely defeated.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- Exodus from Egyptc. 1491 BC
People
Moses: Prophet who led Israel out of Egypt
Places
Egypt: Ancient nation; Israelites enslaved there; plagues and Exodus
Glossary
Aaron Boil Book of Exodus Deuteronomy, Book of History of Israel Jannes and Jambres Magic Numbers and Numerology Plague Plagues upon Egypt
Topics
Miracles Wrought Through Servants of God: Moses and Aaron: Boils and Blains Brought Plague of Boils and Open Sores