Exodus 7:21
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Exodus 7:21 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Exodus 7:21 is a verse from the book of Exodus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the fish that was in the river died; and the river stank, and the Egyptians could not drink of the water of the rive..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Exodus 7:21 — KJV
“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.”
— Exodus 7:21 (KJV)
Exodus 7:21 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 7:21
“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.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 7:21: fish, river, egyptians
“And the LORD spake unto Moses, Say unto Aaron, Take thy rod, and stretch out thine hand upon the waters of Egypt, upon their streams, upon their rivers, and upon their ponds, and upon all their pools of water, that they may become blood; and that there may be blood throughout all the land of Egypt, both in vessels of wood, and in vessels of stone. pools...: Heb. gathering of their waters”
Shares key themes with Exodus 7:21: river, water, blood
“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 7:21: river, egyptians, could
“And had turned their rivers into blood; and their floods, that they could not drink.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 7:21: river, could, drink
“And now what hast thou to do in the way of Egypt, to drink the waters of Sihor? or what hast thou to do in the way of Assyria, to drink the waters of the river?”
Shares key themes with Exodus 7:21: river, drink, water
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