Exodus 7:18
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Exodus 7:18 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Exodus 7:18 is a verse from the book of Exodus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the fish that is in the river shall die, and the river shall stink; and the Egyptians shall lothe to drink of the wa..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Exodus 7:18 — KJV
“And the fish that is in the river shall die, and the river shall stink; and the Egyptians shall lothe to drink of the water of the river.”
— Exodus 7:18 (KJV)
Exodus 7:18 in Context — About the Book of Exodus
Exodus tells the defining rescue story of the Old Testament: God hears the cry of enslaved Israel, breaks Pharaoh's grip through ten plagues, parts the Red Sea, and meets His people at Sinai. It reveals God as deliverer, covenant-maker, and the One who dwells among His people.
Cross-References for Exodus 7:18
“And the fish that was in the river died; and the river stank, and the Egyptians could not drink of the water of the river; and there was blood throughout all the land of Egypt.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 7:18: fish, river, die
“Wherefore, when I came, was there no man? when I called, was there none to answer? Is my hand shortened at all, that it cannot redeem? or have I no power to deliver? behold, at my rebuke I dry up the sea, I make the rivers a wilderness: their fish stinketh, because there is no water, and dieth for thirst.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 7:18: fish, river, die
“And all the Egyptians digged round about the river for water to drink; for they could not drink of the water of the river.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 7:18: river, egyptians, drink
“And every soul that eateth that which died of itself, or that which was torn with beasts, whether it be one of your own country, or a stranger, he shall both wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even: then shall he be clean. that which died...: Heb. a carcase”
Shares key themes with Exodus 7:18: die, lothe, water
“They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy house; and thou shalt make them drink of the river of thy pleasures. abundantly...: Heb. watered”
Shares key themes with Exodus 7:18: river, drink, water
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