Exodus 7:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Exodus 7:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Exodus 7:20 is a verse from the book of Exodus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Moses and Aaron did so, as the LORD commanded; and he lifted up the rod, and smote the waters that were in the river..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Exodus 7:20 — KJV
“And Moses and Aaron did so, as the LORD commanded; and he lifted up the rod, and smote the waters that were in the river, in the sight of Pharaoh, and in the sight of his servants; and all the waters that were in the river were turned to blood.”
— Exodus 7:20 (KJV)
Exodus 7:20 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 7:20
“And Moses and Aaron went in unto Pharaoh, and they did so as the LORD had commanded: and Aaron cast down his rod before Pharaoh, and before his servants, and it became a serpent.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 7:20: moses, aaron, lord
“Thus saith the LORD, In this thou shalt know that I am the LORD: behold, I will smite with the rod that is in mine hand upon the waters which are in the river, and they shall be turned to blood.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 7:20: lord, rod, waters
“And the LORD spake unto Moses, Say unto Aaron, Stretch forth thine hand with thy rod over the streams, over the rivers, and over the ponds, and cause frogs to come up upon the land of Egypt.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 7:20: moses, aaron, lord
“And the LORD said unto Moses and unto Aaron, Take to you handfuls of ashes of the furnace, and let Moses sprinkle it toward the heaven in the sight of Pharaoh.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 7:20: moses, aaron, lord
“And the LORD gave the people favour in the sight of the Egyptians. Moreover the man Moses was very great in the land of Egypt, in the sight of Pharaoh's servants, and in the sight of the people.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 7:20: moses, lord, sight
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