Exodus 9:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Exodus 9:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Exodus 9:17 is a verse from the book of Exodus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "As yet exaltest thou thyself against my people, that thou wilt not let them go?" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Exodus 9:17 — KJV
“As yet exaltest thou thyself against my people, that thou wilt not let them go?”
— Exodus 9:17 (KJV)
Exodus 9:17 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 9:17
“And Moses and Aaron came in unto Pharaoh, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD God of the Hebrews, How long wilt thou refuse to humble thyself before me? let my people go, that they may serve me.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 9:17: thyself, people, wilt
“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 9:17: yet, people, wilt
“Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 9:17: thyself, against, people
“And while the flesh was yet between their teeth, ere it was chewed, the wrath of the LORD was kindled against the people, and the LORD smote the people with a very great plague.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 9:17: yet, against, people
“And Moses spake unto the people, saying, Arm some of yourselves unto the war, and let them go against the Midianites, and avenge the LORD of Midian.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 9:17: against, people, let
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