Exodus 8:21
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Exodus 8:21 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Exodus 8:21 is a verse from the book of Exodus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Else, if thou wilt not let my people go, behold, I will send swarms of flies upon thee, and upon thy servants, and upon ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Exodus 8:21 — KJV
“Else, if thou wilt not let my people go, behold, I will send swarms of flies upon thee, and upon thy servants, and upon thy people, and into thy houses: and the houses of the Egyptians shall be full of swarms of flies, and also the ground whereon they are. swarms...: or, a mixture of noisome beasts, etc”
— Exodus 8:21 (KJV)
Exodus 8:21 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 8:21
“And Moses said, Behold, I go out from thee, and I will intreat the LORD that the swarms of flies may depart from Pharaoh, from his servants, and from his people, to morrow: but let not Pharaoh deal deceitfully any more in not letting the people go to sacrifice to the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 8:21: let, people, behold
“And they said unto him, Behold now, there be with thy servants fifty strong men; let them go, we pray thee, and seek thy master: lest peradventure the Spirit of the LORD hath taken him up, and cast him upon some mountain, or into some valley. And he said, Ye shall not send. strong...: Heb. sons of strength some mountain: Heb. one of the mountains”
Shares key themes with Exodus 8:21: let, behold, send
“Else, if thou refuse to let my people go, behold, to morrow will I bring the locusts into thy coast:”
Shares key themes with Exodus 8:21: else, let, people
“And Moses said unto the LORD, See, thou sayest unto me, Bring up this people: and thou hast not let me know whom thou wilt send with me. Yet thou hast said, I know thee by name, and thou hast also found grace in my sight.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 8:21: wilt, let, people
“Send one of you, and let him fetch your brother, and ye shall be kept in prison, that your words may be proved, whether there be any truth in you: or else by the life of Pharaoh surely ye are spies. kept...: Heb. bound”
Shares key themes with Exodus 8:21: else, let, send
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