Exodus 9:16

Translations

Modern

But I have raised you up for this very purpose, that I might display My power to you, and that My name might be proclaimed in all the earth.

Traditional

And in very deed for this cause have I raised thee up, for to shew in thee my power; and that my name may be declared throughout all the earth.

Literal

But indeed for this reason I have caused you to stand, in order to show you My power, and in order to proclaim My name in all the earth.

Latin

Idcirco autem posui te, ut ostendam in te fortitudinem meam, et narretur nomen meum in omni terra.

Original

Hebrew

English

But I have raised you up for this very purpose, that I might display My power to you, and that My name might be proclaimed in all the earth.

Notes

Exodus 9:16

In Romans 9:17, Paul quotes from the Greek version of this verse when he speaks about God’s rule over all things.

Exodus 9:14–17

God explained the purpose of the plagues to Pharaoh. They were meant to show that no one is like God in the entire world (9:14; see also Isaiah 46:9; Jeremiah 10:6–7). God did not destroy Pharaoh and Egypt in one strike, even though he could have. Instead, he spared them (Exodus 9:16).

God gave them a chance to recognize his power. But Pharaoh refused to humble himself and continued to oppress the Lord's people (9:17).

Exodus 9:13–33

The seventh plague was a hailstorm (9:18). It rains in Egypt only a few days each year. Hail and thunderstorms are rare. This storm would have terrified them. This may explain the increased theological reflection associated with it. The plague destroyed the flax and barley crops (9:31).

Theme notes and profiles

Egypt Moses Pharaoh The Plagues

Events

Exodus from Egyptc. 1491 BC

Related verses

Romans 9:17
For the Scripture says to Pharaoh: “I raised you up for this very purpose, that I might display My power in you, and that My name might be proclaimed in all the earth.”
Proverbs 16:4
The LORD has made everything for His purpose—even the wicked for the day of disaster.
Psalm 83:17–18
May they be ever ashamed and terrified; may they perish in disgrace.
Psalm 64:9
Then all mankind will fear and proclaim the work of God; so they will ponder what He has done.
1 Chronicles 16:24
Declare His glory among the nations, His wonders among all peoples.
Exodus 14:4
And I will harden Pharaoh’s heart so that he will pursue them. But I will gain honor by means of Pharaoh and all his army, and the Egyptians will know that I am the LORD.” So this is what the Israelites did.
Exodus 14:17
And I will harden the hearts of the Egyptians so that they will go in after them. Then I will gain honor by means of Pharaoh and all his army and chariots and horsemen.
Exodus 18:11
Now I know that the LORD is greater than all other gods, for He did this when they treated Israel with arrogance.”
Malachi 1:11
For My name will be great among the nations, from where the sun rises to where it sets. In every place, incense and pure offerings will be presented in My name, because My name will be great among the nations,” says the LORD of Hosts.
Romans 9:22
What if God, intending to show His wrath and make His power known, bore with great patience the vessels of His wrath, prepared for destruction?
Jude 1:4
For certain men have crept in among you unnoticed—ungodly ones who were designated long ago for condemnation. They turn the grace of our God into a license for immorality, and they deny our only Master and Lord, Jesus Christ.
Psalm 136:10–15
He struck down the firstborn of Egypt His loving devotion endures forever.

Glossary

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

Topics

God's Purpose Judgments: Manifest the Righteous Character of God Miracles: Design of Power of God in the Destruction of the Wicked Predestination: General Scriptures Concerning Suffering: Vicarious The Power of God: Exhibited in The Destruction of the Wicked

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