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I will let your people go, so they can offer sacrifices to the LORD.” <a href="/esv/exodus/8.htm">English Standard Version</a> Then Pharaoh called Moses and Aaron and said, “Plead with the LORD to take away the frogs from me and from my people, and I will let the people go to sacrifice to the LORD.” <a href="/bsb/exodus/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Pharaoh summoned Moses and Aaron and said, “Pray to the LORD to take the frogs away from me and my people. Then I will let your people go, that they may sacrifice to the LORD.” <a href="/kjv/exodus/8.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/exodus/8.htm">New King James Version</a> Then Pharaoh called for Moses and Aaron, and said, “Entreat 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 sacrifice to the LORD.” <a href="/nasb_/exodus/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then Pharaoh called for Moses and Aaron and said, “Plead with the LORD to remove the frogs from me and from my people; and I will let the people go, so that they may sacrifice to the LORD.” <a href="/nasb/exodus/8.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then Pharaoh called for Moses and Aaron and said, &#8220Entreat the LORD that He remove the frogs from me and from my people; and I will let the people go, that they may sacrifice to the LORD.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/exodus/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then Pharaoh called for Moses and Aaron and said, “Entreat the LORD that He remove the frogs from me and from my people; and I will let the people go, that they may sacrifice to the LORD.” <a href="/lsb/exodus/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then Pharaoh called for Moses and Aaron and said, “Entreat Yahweh that He may cause the frogs to depart from me and from my people; and I will let the people go, that they may sacrifice to Yahweh.” <a href="/amp/exodus/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then Pharaoh called for Moses and Aaron and said, “Plead with the LORD that He may take away the frogs from me and my people; and I will let the people go, so that they may sacrifice to the LORD.” <a href="/csb/exodus/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Pharaoh summoned Moses and Aaron and said, “Appeal to the LORD to remove the frogs from me and my people. Then I will let the people go and they can sacrifice to the LORD.” <a href="/hcsb/exodus/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Pharaoh summoned Moses and Aaron and said, &#8220Ask Yahweh to remove the frogs from me and my people. Then I will let the people go and they can sacrifice to Yahweh.&#8221 <a href="/asv/exodus/8.htm">American Standard Version</a> Then Pharaoh called for Moses and Aaron, and said, Entreat Jehovah, that he take away the frogs from me, and from my people; and I will let the people go, that they may sacrifice unto Jehovah. <a href="/cev/exodus/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The king sent for Moses and Aaron and told them, "If you ask the LORD to take these frogs away from me and my people, I will let your people go and offer sacrifices to him." <a href="/erv/exodus/8.htm">English Revised Version</a> Then Pharaoh called for Moses and Aaron, and said, Entreat the LORD, that he take away the frogs from me, and from my people; and I will let the people go, that they may sacrifice unto the LORD. <a href="/gwt/exodus/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Pharaoh sent for Moses and Aaron and said, "Pray that the LORD will take the frogs away from me and my people. Then I will let your people go to offer sacrifices to the LORD." <a href="/gnt/exodus/8.htm">Good News Translation</a> The king called for Moses and Aaron and said, "Pray to the LORD to take away these frogs, and I will let your people go, so that they can offer sacrifices to the LORD." <a href="/isv/exodus/8.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then Pharaoh called to Moses and Aaron and said, "Plead with the LORD so that he may remove the frogs from me and my people. I'll let the people go so they can offer sacrifices to the LORD." <a href="/msb/exodus/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Pharaoh summoned Moses and Aaron and said, ?Pray to the LORD to take the frogs away from me and my people. Then I will let your people go, that they may sacrifice to the LORD.? <a href="/net/exodus/8.htm">NET Bible</a> Then Pharaoh summoned Moses and Aaron and said, "Pray to the LORD that he may take the frogs away from me and my people, and I will release the people that they may sacrifice to the LORD." <a href="/nheb/exodus/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Then Pharaoh called for Moses and Aaron, and said, "Pray to the LORD, that he take away the frogs from me, and from my people; and I will let the people go, that they may sacrifice to the LORD." <a href="/wbt/exodus/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then Pharaoh called for Moses and Aaron, and said, Entreat 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 to the LORD. <a href="/web/exodus/8.htm">World English Bible</a> Then Pharaoh called for Moses and Aaron, and said, “Entreat Yahweh, that he take away the frogs from me and from my people; and I will let the people go, that they may sacrifice to Yahweh.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/exodus/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Pharaoh calls for Moses and for Aaron and says, “Make supplication to YHWH, that he may turn aside the frogs from me, and from my people, and I send the people away, and they sacrifice to YHWH.” <a href="/ylt/exodus/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Pharaoh calleth for Moses and for Aaron, and saith, 'Make supplication unto Jehovah, that he turn aside the frogs from me, and from my people, and I send the people away, and they sacrifice to Jehovah.' <a href="/slt/exodus/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> <RF q=*>The original Julia E. Smith Bible records the following as a verse reference for <a href=#>Exodus 8:4</a><Rf>And Pharaoh will call to Moses and to Aaron, and will say, Pray to Jehovah, and he will remove the frogs from me and from my people: and I will send forth the people and they shall sacrifice to Jehovah.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/exodus/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But Pharao called Moses and Aaron and said to them: Pray ye to the Lord to take away the frogs from me and from my people; and I will let the people go to sacrifice to the Lord. <a href="/cpdv/exodus/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But Pharaoh called Moses and Aaron, and he said to them: “Pray to the Lord, so as to take away the frogs from me and from my people. And I will release the people, so as to sacrifice to the Lord.” <a href="/nabre/exodus/8.htm">New American Bible</a> Then Pharaoh summoned Moses and Aaron and said, “Pray to the LORD to remove the frogs from me and my people, and I will let the people go to sacrifice to the LORD.” <a href="/nrsvce/exodus/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then Pharaoh called Moses and Aaron, and said, “Pray to the LORD to take away the frogs from me and my people, and I will let the people go to sacrifice to the LORD.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/exodus/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then Pharaoh called for Moses and Aaron and said to them, Pray to 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 sacrifice to the LORD. <a href="/hpbt/exodus/8.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Pharaoh called for Moshe and for Aaron and he said to them, “Pray before LORD JEHOVAH, and he will remove the frogs from me and from my people and I shall send out the people and they will sacrifice to LORD JEHOVAH.”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/exodus/8.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Then Pharaoh called for Moses and Aaron, and said: 'Entreat the LORD, that He take away the frogs from me, and from my people; and I will let the people go, that they may sacrifice unto the LORD.' <a href="/sep/exodus/8.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Pharao called Moses and Aaron, and said, Pray for me to the Lord, and let him take away the frogs from me and from my people; and I will send them away, and they shall sacrifice to the Lord. <a href="/parallel/exodus/8-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kVae3PiKqhs?start=1686" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/exodus/8.htm">The Second Plague: Frogs</a> …7But the magicians did the same thing by their magic arts, and they also brought frogs up onto the land of Egypt. 8<a href="/hebrew/6547.htm" title="6547: p̄ar·‘ōh (N-proper-ms) -- A title of Eg. kings. Of Egyptian derivation; Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings.">Pharaoh</a> <a href="/hebrew/7121.htm" title="7121: way·yiq·rā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To call, proclaim, read. A primitive root; to call out to.">summoned</a> <a href="/hebrew/4872.htm" title="4872: lə·mō·šeh (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- A great Isr. leader, prophet and lawgiver. From mashah; drawing out, i.e. Rescued; Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver.">Moses</a> <a href="/hebrew/175.htm" title="175: ū·lə·’a·hă·rōn (Conj-w, Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- An elder brother of Moses. Of uncertain derivation; Aharon, the brother of Moses.">and Aaron</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">and said,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6279.htm" title="6279: ha‘·tî·rū (V-Hifil-Imp-mp) -- To pray, supplicate. A primitive root; to burn incense in worship, i.e. Intercede.">“Pray</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/5493.htm" title="5493: wə·yā·sêr (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConjImperf.Jus-3ms) -- To turn aside. Or suwr; a primitive root; to turn off.">to take</a> <a href="/hebrew/6854.htm" title="6854: haṣ·p̄ar·də·‘îm (Art:: N-fp) -- Frogs. From tsaphar and a word elsewhere unused meaning a swamp; a marsh-leaper, i.e. Frog.">the frogs</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: mim·men·nî (Prep:: 1cs) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">away from me</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: ū·mê·‘am·mî (Conj-w, Prep-m:: N-msc:: 1cs) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">and my people.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: hā·‘ām (Art:: N-ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">Then I will let your people</a> <a href="/hebrew/7971.htm" title="7971: wa·’ă·šal·lə·ḥāh (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConjImperf.Cohort-1cs) -- To send. A primitive root; to send away, for, or out.">go,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2076.htm" title="2076: wə·yiz·bə·ḥū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjImperf-3mp) -- To slaughter for sacrifice. A primitive root; to slaughter an animal.">that they may sacrifice</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">to the LORD.”</a> 9Moses said to Pharaoh, “You may have the honor over me. When shall I pray for you and your officials and your people that the frogs (except for those in the Nile) may be taken away from you and your houses?”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/exodus/9-27.htm">Exodus 9:27-28</a> Then Pharaoh summoned Moses and Aaron. “This time I have sinned,” he said. “The LORD is righteous, and I and my people are wicked. / Pray to the LORD, for there has been enough of God’s thunder and hail. I will let you go; you do not need to stay any longer.” <a href="/exodus/10-16.htm">Exodus 10:16-17</a> Pharaoh quickly summoned Moses and Aaron and said, “I have sinned against the LORD your God and against you. / Now please forgive my sin once more and appeal to the LORD your God, that He may remove this death from me.” <a href="/exodus/12-31.htm">Exodus 12:31-32</a> Then Pharaoh summoned Moses and Aaron by night and said, “Get up, leave my people, both you and the Israelites! Go, worship the LORD as you have requested. / Take your flocks and herds as well, just as you have said, and depart! And bless me also.” <a href="/exodus/14-5.htm">Exodus 14:5</a> When the king of Egypt was told that the people had fled, Pharaoh and his officials changed their minds about them and said, “What have we done? We have released Israel from serving us.” <a href="/exodus/9-34.htm">Exodus 9:34-35</a> When Pharaoh saw that the rain and hail and thunder had ceased, he sinned again and hardened his heart—he and his officials. / So Pharaoh’s heart was hardened, and he would not let the Israelites go, just as the LORD had said through Moses. <a href="/exodus/10-24.htm">Exodus 10:24</a> Then Pharaoh summoned Moses and said, “Go, worship the LORD. Even your little ones may go with you; only your flocks and herds must stay behind.” <a href="/exodus/12-30.htm">Exodus 12:30</a> During the night Pharaoh got up—he and all his officials and all the Egyptians—and there was loud wailing in Egypt; for there was no house without someone dead. <a href="/exodus/14-25.htm">Exodus 14:25</a> He caused their chariot wheels to wobble, so that they had difficulty driving. “Let us flee from the Israelites,” said the Egyptians, “for the LORD is fighting for them against Egypt!” <a href="/exodus/15-9.htm">Exodus 15:9</a> The enemy declared, ‘I will pursue, I will overtake. I will divide the spoils; I will gorge myself on them. I will draw my sword; my hand will destroy them.’ <a href="/exodus/5-2.htm">Exodus 5:2</a> But Pharaoh replied, “Who is the LORD that I should obey His voice and let Israel go? I do not know the LORD, and I will not let Israel go.” <a href="/exodus/7-4.htm">Exodus 7:4</a> Pharaoh will not listen to you. Then I will lay My hand on Egypt, and by mighty acts of judgment I will bring the divisions of My people the Israelites out of the land of Egypt. <a href="/exodus/7-16.htm">Exodus 7:16</a> Then say to him, ‘The LORD, the God of the Hebrews, has sent me to tell you: Let My people go, so that they may worship Me in the wilderness. But until now you have not listened. <a href="/exodus/9-1.htm">Exodus 9:1</a> Then the LORD said to Moses, “Go to Pharaoh and tell him that this is what the LORD, the God of the Hebrews, says: ‘Let My people go, so that they may worship Me. <a href="/exodus/10-3.htm">Exodus 10:3</a> So Moses and Aaron went to Pharaoh and told him, “This is what the LORD, the God of the Hebrews, says: ‘How long will you refuse to humble yourself before Me? Let My people go, so that they may worship Me. <a href="/exodus/11-1.htm">Exodus 11:1</a> Then the LORD said to Moses, “I will bring upon Pharaoh and Egypt one more plague. After that, he will allow you to leave this place. And when he lets you go, he will drive you out completely.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then Pharaoh called for Moses and Aaron, and said, Entreat 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 to the LORD.intreat<a href="/exodus/5-2.htm">Exodus 5:2</a> And Pharaoh said, Who is the LORD, that I should obey his voice to let Israel go? I know not the LORD, neither will I let Israel go.<a href="/exodus/9-28.htm">Exodus 9:28</a> Intreat the LORD (for it is enough) that there be no more mighty thunderings and hail; and I will let you go, and ye shall stay no longer.<a href="/exodus/10-17.htm">Exodus 10:17</a> Now therefore forgive, I pray thee, my sin only this once, and intreat the LORD your God, that he may take away from me this death only.and I will<a href="/exodus/8-25.htm">Exodus 8:25-28</a> And Pharaoh called for Moses and for Aaron, and said, Go ye, sacrifice to your God in the land… <a href="/exodus/10-8.htm">Exodus 10:8-11,24-27</a> And Moses and Aaron were brought again unto Pharaoh: and he said unto them, Go, serve the LORD your God: but who are they that shall go? … <a href="/exodus/12-31.htm">Exodus 12:31,32</a> And he called for Moses and Aaron by night, and said, Rise up, and get you forth from among my people, both ye and the children of Israel; and go, serve the LORD, as ye have said… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/8-6.htm">Aaron</a> <a href="/genesis/23-8.htm">Entreat</a> <a href="/exodus/8-7.htm">Frogs</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-1.htm">Intreat</a> <a href="/exodus/8-5.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/genesis/22-2.htm">Offer</a> <a href="/exodus/5-17.htm">Offering</a> <a href="/exodus/8-1.htm">Pharaoh</a> <a href="/genesis/30-22.htm">Prayer</a> <a href="/exodus/3-5.htm">Remove</a> <a href="/exodus/5-17.htm">Sacrifice</a> <a href="/genesis/46-1.htm">Sacrifices</a> <a href="/exodus/7-11.htm">Summoned</a> <a href="/exodus/4-21.htm">Turn</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/8-12.htm">Aaron</a> <a href="/exodus/8-9.htm">Entreat</a> <a href="/exodus/8-9.htm">Frogs</a> <a href="/exodus/8-9.htm">Intreat</a> <a href="/exodus/8-9.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/exodus/8-26.htm">Offer</a> <a href="/exodus/8-25.htm">Offering</a> <a href="/exodus/8-9.htm">Pharaoh</a> <a href="/exodus/8-9.htm">Prayer</a> <a href="/exodus/10-17.htm">Remove</a> <a href="/exodus/8-25.htm">Sacrifice</a> <a href="/exodus/8-26.htm">Sacrifices</a> <a href="/exodus/8-25.htm">Summoned</a> <a href="/exodus/10-17.htm">Turn</a><div class="vheading2">Exodus 8</div>1. <a href="/exodus/8-1.htm">Frogs are sent</a> 8. <a href="/exodus/8-8.htm">Pharaoh complains to Moses, who by prayer removes them</a> 16. <a href="/exodus/8-16.htm">The dust is turned into lice, which the magicians could not do</a> 20. <a href="/exodus/8-20.htm">The plague of flies</a> 25. <a href="/exodus/8-25.htm">Pharaoh inclines to let the people go, but yet is hardened</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/exodus/8.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/exodus/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/exodus/8.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Pharaoh summoned Moses and Aaron Pharaoh, the ruler of Egypt, represents the epitome of earthly power and authority. His summoning of Moses and Aaron indicates a moment of desperation, as the plagues have begun to affect him personally. This act of summoning is significant as it shows a temporary acknowledgment of the power of the God of Israel, whom Pharaoh previously dismissed. Moses and Aaron, as God's chosen leaders, are consistently portrayed as intermediaries between God and Pharaoh, highlighting their roles as prophets and leaders.and said, “Pray to the LORD Pharaoh's request for prayer to the LORD (Yahweh) is notable because it shows a recognition, albeit reluctant, of the God of Israel. This is a moment where Pharaoh, who considered himself a god, acknowledges a higher power. The act of asking for prayer suggests a momentary humility and a recognition of the limitations of his own gods and magicians, who were unable to replicate or reverse the plague.to take the frogs away from me and my people. The plague of frogs was the second of ten plagues and was a direct challenge to the Egyptian goddess Heqet, who was depicted as a frog and associated with fertility and childbirth. The infestation of frogs was not only a nuisance but also a religious affront, as frogs were considered sacred and not to be killed. Pharaoh's plea to have the frogs removed underscores the severity of the plague and its impact on daily life and religious practices in Egypt.Then I will let your people go, Pharaoh's promise to let the Israelites go is a recurring theme throughout the plagues. It reflects a pattern of temporary repentance and negotiation, which Pharaoh repeatedly fails to uphold. This promise is significant as it touches on the central conflict of the Exodus narrative: the liberation of the Israelites from slavery. It also foreshadows the eventual fulfillment of God's promise to deliver His people.that they may sacrifice to the LORD.” The request for the Israelites to sacrifice to the LORD highlights the importance of worship and obedience to God. Sacrifice was a central aspect of Israelite worship, symbolizing atonement, thanksgiving, and dedication to God. This phrase underscores the purpose of the Exodus: not just physical liberation, but spiritual freedom to serve and worship the true God. It also prefigures the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who provides the means for humanity's reconciliation with God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/pharaoh.htm">Pharaoh</a> The ruler of Egypt who is resistant to letting the Israelites go, despite the plagues. 2. <a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a> The prophet and leader chosen by God to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. 3. <a href="/topical/a/aaron.htm">Aaron</a> Moses' brother and spokesperson, who assists Moses in confronting Pharaoh. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a> The God of Israel, who is demonstrating His power over Egypt through the plagues. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_plague_of_frogs.htm">The Plague of Frogs</a> The second plague sent by God upon Egypt, covering the land with frogs as a sign of His power.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_hardness_of_heart.htm">The Hardness of Heart</a> Pharaoh's request for relief without true repentance highlights the danger of a hardened heart. We must be cautious not to seek God only for relief from our troubles without genuine repentance and change. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a> The plagues demonstrate God's control over creation and His ability to use it to fulfill His purposes. We can trust in God's sovereignty in our lives, even when circumstances seem overwhelming. <a href="/topical/i/intercession.htm">Intercession</a> Moses and Aaron's role in interceding for Pharaoh teaches us the importance of intercessory prayer. We are called to pray for others, even those who oppose us or God. <a href="/topical/t/temporary_repentance.htm">Temporary Repentance</a> Pharaoh's promise to let the Israelites go is short-lived. This warns us against making promises to God in times of crisis that we do not intend to keep once the crisis is over. <a href="/topical/g/god's_patience_and_justice.htm">God's Patience and Justice</a> Despite Pharaoh's repeated refusals, God continues to give him opportunities to repent. This reflects God's patience but also His justice, as the plagues increase in severity.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/exodus/8.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(8) Pharaoh called for Moses.--This was the first sign of yielding. Pharaoh had borne the infliction of the water turned to blood without flinching, probably because individually he had suffered but little from it. (See the comment on <a href="/exodus/7-23.htm" title="And Pharaoh turned and went into his house, neither did he set his heart to this also.">Exodus 7:23</a>.) But he suffered from the frogs as much as any one else (<a href="/context/exodus/8-3.htm" title="And the river shall bring forth frogs abundantly, which shall go up and come into your house, and into your bedchamber, and on your bed, and into the house of your servants, and on your people, and into your ovens, and into your kneading troughs:">Exodus 8:3-4</a>); and the personal inconvenience drove him to make a concession. As far as words could go, the concession was complete. (1) He acknowledged the power of Jehovah ("Intreat the Lord, that He may take away, &c."'); (2) he acknowledged the power of righteous men's prayers; (3) he made an absolute unreserved promise to "let the people go."<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/exodus/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 8-15. - How long the plague of frogs endured, we are not told. Probably every effort was made, short of intentionally killing them, to get rid of them. Snakes, and chameleons, and ibises would destroy many - others would be crushed beneath wheels, trampled on by animals, squeezed to death by the opening of doors, unintentionally killed by men. But the vacancies made were constantly filled; and there seemed no prospect of the infliction passing away. The influence of his counsellors would under these circumstances be brought to bear upon the mind of the Pharaoh - he would be warned that his subjects were attributing their sufferings to his obstinacy - he would be recommended - perhaps pressed - to yield, and would find in the annoyance which he individually endured a strong motive for compliance. Accordingly, he after a while sent for the two Israelite chiefs, and made the request recorded in the text. Verse 8. - Intreat the Lord - i.e., "Intreat your God, Jehovah, who has sent this plague, and can doubtless take it away." An acknowledgment of Jehovah's power is now for the first time forced from the reluctant king, who has hitherto boasted that "he knew not Jehovah" (<a href="/exodus/5-2.htm">Exodus 5:2</a>). I will let the people go. The royal word is passed. A positive promise is made. If the Pharaoh does not keep his word, he will outrage even Egyptian morality - he will be without excuse. <a href="/commentaries/exodus/8-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Pharaoh פַרְעֹ֜ה (p̄ar·‘ōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6547.htm">Strong's 6547: </a> Pharaoh -- a title of Egypt kings summoned וַיִּקְרָ֨א (way·yiq·rā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7121.htm">Strong's 7121: </a> To call, proclaim, read Moses לְמֹשֶׁ֣ה (lə·mō·šeh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4872.htm">Strong's 4872: </a> Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver and Aaron וּֽלְאַהֲרֹ֗ן (ū·lə·’a·hă·rōn) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_175.htm">Strong's 175: </a> Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses and said, וַיֹּ֙אמֶר֙ (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “Pray הַעְתִּ֣ירוּ (ha‘·tî·rū) Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6279.htm">Strong's 6279: </a> To burn incense in worship, intercede to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to the LORD יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel to take וְיָסֵר֙ (wə·yā·sêr) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5493.htm">Strong's 5493: </a> To turn aside the frogs הַֽצְפַרְדְּעִ֔ים (haṣ·p̄ar·də·‘îm) Article | Noun - feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6854.htm">Strong's 6854: </a> A marsh-leaper, frog away from מִמֶּ֖נִּי (mim·men·nî) Preposition | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> A part of, from, out of me and my people. וּמֵֽעַמִּ֑י (ū·mê·‘am·mî) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock Then I will let your people הָעָ֔ם (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock go, וַאֲשַׁלְּחָה֙ (wa·’ă·šal·lə·ḥāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7971.htm">Strong's 7971: </a> To send away, for, out that they may sacrifice וְיִזְבְּח֖וּ (wə·yiz·bə·ḥū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2076.htm">Strong's 2076: </a> To slaughter for sacrifice to the LORD.” לַיהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/8-8.htm">Exodus 8:8 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/exodus/8-8.htm">Exodus 8:8 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/exodus/8-8.htm">Exodus 8:8 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/exodus/8-8.htm">Exodus 8:8 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/exodus/8-8.htm">Exodus 8:8 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/8-8.htm">Exodus 8:8 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/8-8.htm">Exodus 8:8 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/8-8.htm">Exodus 8:8 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/8-8.htm">Exodus 8:8 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/exodus/8-8.htm">Exodus 8:8 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/exodus/8-8.htm">OT Law: Exodus 8:8 Then Pharaoh called for Moses and Aaron (Exo. 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