Exodus 9:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Exodus 9:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Exodus 9:16 is a verse from the book of Exodus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "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 th..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Exodus 9:16 — KJV
“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. raised...: Heb. made thee stand”
— Exodus 9:16 (KJV)
Exodus 9:16 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 9:16
“For the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, Even for this same purpose have I raised thee up, that I might shew my power in thee, and that my name might be declared throughout all the earth.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 9:16: raised, shew, power
“For yet seven days, and I will cause it to rain upon the earth forty days and forty nights; and every living substance that I have made will I destroy from off the face of the earth. destroy: Heb. blot out”
Shares key themes with Exodus 9:16: very, cause, earth
“Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden? Yea...: Heb. Yea, because, etc.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 9:16: very, cause, heb
“And the women said unto Naomi, Blessed be the LORD, which hath not left thee this day without a kinsman, that his name may be famous in Israel. left...: Heb. caused to cease unto thee kinsman: or, redeemer”
Shares key themes with Exodus 9:16: cause, name, may
“And as they were going down to the end of the city, Samuel said to Saul, Bid the servant pass on before us, (and he passed on,) but stand thou still a while, that I may shew thee the word of God. a while: Heb. to day”
Shares key themes with Exodus 9:16: shew, may, heb
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