Exodus 9:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Exodus 9:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Exodus 9:8 is a verse from the book of Exodus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the LORD said unto Moses and unto Aaron, Take to you handfuls of ashes of the furnace, and let Moses sprinkle it tow..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Exodus 9:8 — KJV
“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.”
— Exodus 9:8 (KJV)
Exodus 9:8 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 9:8
“And they took ashes of the furnace, and stood before Pharaoh; and Moses sprinkled it up toward heaven; and it became a boil breaking forth with blains upon man, and upon beast.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 9:8: moses, ashes, furnace
“Then Pharaoh called for Moses and Aaron, and said, Intreat the LORD, that he may take away the frogs from me, and from my people; and I will let the people go, that they may do sacrifice unto the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 9:8: lord, moses, aaron
“Then said the LORD unto me, Though Moses and Samuel stood before me, yet my mind could not be toward this people: cast them out of my sight, and let them go forth.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 9:8: lord, moses, let
“And afterward Moses and Aaron went in, and told Pharaoh, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Let my people go, that they may hold a feast unto me in the wilderness.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 9:8: lord, moses, aaron
“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.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 9:8: lord, moses, aaron
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