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class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/105.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />He turned their waters to blood and caused their fish to die.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/105.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />He turned their waters into blood, and slew their fish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/105.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />He turned their waters into blood, And killed their fish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/105.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />He turned their waters into blood, And caused their fish to die.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/105.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He turned their waters into blood And caused their fish to die.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/105.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />He turned their waters into blood, And caused their fish to die.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/105.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />He turned their waters into blood And caused their fish to die.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/105.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />He turned Egypt’s waters into blood And caused their fish to die.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/105.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He turned their water into blood and caused their fish to die.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/105.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He turned their water into blood and caused their fish to die. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/105.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />He turned their waters into blood, And slew their fish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/105.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />God turned their rivers into streams of blood, and the fish all died. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/105.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />He turned their waters into blood, and slew their fish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/105.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He turned their water into blood and caused their fish to die.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/105.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He turned their rivers into blood and killed all their fish. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/105.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He turned their water into blood, so that the fish died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/105.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He turned their water into blood, and killed their fish. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/105.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He turned their waters into blood, and killed their fish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/105.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />He turned their waters into blood, and slew their fish.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/105.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He turned their waters to blood and caused their fish to die.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/105.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He turned their waters into blood, and killed their fish. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/105.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />He has turned their waters to blood, "" And puts their fish to death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/105.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> He hath turned their waters to blood, And putteth to death their fish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/105.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />He turned their waters to blood, and he will slay their fish.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/105.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />He turned their waters into blood, and destroyed their fish. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/105.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 104:29>He turned their waters into blood, and he slaughtered their fish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/105.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He turned their waters into blood and killed their fish. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/105.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He turned their waters into blood, and caused their fish to die.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/105.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />He turned their waters into blood, and slew their fish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/105.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />He turned their waters to blood and killed their fish.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/105.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />He turned their waters into blood, And slew their fish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/105.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />He turned their waters into blood, and slew their fish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/105-29.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=13205" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/105.htm">Tell of His Wonders</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">28</span>He sent darkness, and it became dark—yet they defied His words. <span class="reftext">29</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2015.htm" title="2015: hā·p̄aḵ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To turn, overturn. A primitive root; to turn about or over; by implication, to change, overturn, return, pervert.">He turned</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/4325.htm" title="4325: mê·mê·hem (N-mpc:: 3mp) -- Waters, water. Dual of a primitive noun; water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen.">their waters</a> <a href="/hebrew/1818.htm" title="1818: lə·ḏām (Prep-l:: N-ms) -- Blood. From damam; blood of man or an animal; by analogy, the juice of the grape; figuratively bloodshed.">to blood</a> <a href="/hebrew/1710.htm" title="1710: də·ḡā·ṯām (N-fsc:: 3mp) -- A fish. Feminine of dag, and meaning the same.">and caused their fish</a> <a href="/hebrew/4191.htm" title="4191: way·yā·meṯ (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To die. A primitive root: to die; causatively, to kill.">to die.</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> </span><span class="reftext">30</span>Their land teemed with frogs, even in their royal chambers.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/7-20.htm">Exodus 7:20-21</a></span><br />Moses and Aaron did just as the LORD had commanded; in the presence of Pharaoh and his officials, Aaron raised the staff and struck the water of the Nile, and all the water was turned to blood. / The fish in the Nile died, and the river smelled so bad that the Egyptians could not drink its water. And there was blood throughout the land of Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/16-3.htm">Revelation 16:3-4</a></span><br />And the second angel poured out his bowl into the sea, and it turned to blood like that of the dead, and every living thing in the sea died. / And the third angel poured out his bowl into the rivers and springs of water, and they turned to blood.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/7-17.htm">Exodus 7:17-19</a></span><br />This is what the LORD says: By this you will know that I am the LORD. Behold, with the staff in my hand I will strike the water of the Nile, and it will turn to blood. / The fish in the Nile will die, the river will stink, and the Egyptians will be unable to drink its water.’” / And the LORD said to Moses, “Tell Aaron, ‘Take your staff and stretch out your hand over the waters of Egypt—over their rivers and canals and ponds and all the reservoirs—that they may become blood.’ There will be blood throughout the land of Egypt, even in the vessels of wood and stone.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/8-5.htm">Exodus 8:5-6</a></span><br />And the LORD said to Moses, “Tell Aaron, ‘Stretch out your hand with your staff over the rivers and canals and ponds, and cause the frogs to come up onto the land of Egypt.’” / So Aaron stretched out his hand over the waters of Egypt, and the frogs came up and covered the land of Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/9-22.htm">Exodus 9:22-25</a></span><br />Then the LORD said to Moses, “Stretch out your hand toward heaven, so that hail may fall on all the land of Egypt—on man and beast and every plant of the field throughout the land of Egypt.” / So Moses stretched out his staff toward heaven, and the LORD sent thunder and hail, and lightning struck the earth. So the LORD rained down hail upon the land of Egypt. / The hail fell and the lightning continued flashing through it. The hail was so severe that nothing like it had ever been seen in all the land of Egypt from the time it became a nation. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/10-21.htm">Exodus 10:21-23</a></span><br />Then the LORD said to Moses, “Stretch out your hand toward heaven, so that darkness may spread over the land of Egypt—a palpable darkness.” / So Moses stretched out his hand toward heaven, and total darkness covered all the land of Egypt for three days. / No one could see anyone else, and for three days no one left his place. Yet all the Israelites had light in their dwellings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/12-29.htm">Exodus 12:29-30</a></span><br />Now at midnight the LORD struck down every firstborn male in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh, who sat on his throne, to the firstborn of the prisoner in the dungeon, as well as all the firstborn among the livestock. / 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/14-21.htm">Exodus 14:21-22</a></span><br />Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and all that night the LORD drove back the sea with a strong east wind that turned it into dry land. So the waters were divided, / and the Israelites went through the sea on dry ground, with walls of water on their right and on their left.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/20-11.htm">Numbers 20:11</a></span><br />Then Moses raised his hand and struck the rock twice with his staff, so that a great amount of water gushed out, and the congregation and their livestock were able to drink.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/2-8.htm">2 Kings 2:8</a></span><br />And Elijah took his cloak, rolled it up, and struck the waters, which parted to the right and to the left, so that the two of them crossed over on dry ground.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/2-14.htm">2 Kings 2:14</a></span><br />Then he took the cloak of Elijah that had fallen from him and struck the waters. “Where now is the LORD, the God of Elijah?” he asked. And when he had struck the waters, they parted to the right and to the left, and Elisha crossed over.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/50-2.htm">Isaiah 50:2</a></span><br />Why was no one there when I arrived? Why did no one answer when I called? Is My hand too short to redeem you? Or do I lack the strength to deliver you? Behold, My rebuke dries up the sea; I turn the rivers into a desert; the fish rot for lack of water and die of thirst.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/29-3.htm">Ezekiel 29:3</a></span><br />Speak to him and tell him that this is what the Lord GOD says: Behold, I am against you, O Pharaoh king of Egypt, O great monster who lies among his rivers, who says, ‘The Nile is mine; I made it myself.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/2-7.htm">John 2:7-9</a></span><br />Jesus told the servants, “Fill the jars with water.” So they filled them to the brim. / “Now draw some out,” He said, “and take it to the master of the banquet.” They did so, / and the master of the banquet tasted the water that had been turned into wine. He did not know where it was from, but the servants who had drawn the water knew. Then he called the bridegroom aside<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/6-19.htm">John 6:19</a></span><br />When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus approaching the boat, walking on the sea—and they were terrified.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">He turned their waters into blood, and slew their fish.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/78-44.htm">Psalm 78:44</a></b></br> And had turned their rivers into blood; and their floods, that they could not drink.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/7-20.htm">Exodus 7:20,21</a></b></br> And Moses and Aaron did so, as the LORD commanded; and he lifted up the rod, and smote the waters that <i>were</i> in the river, in the sight of Pharaoh, and in the sight of his servants; and all the waters that <i>were</i> in the river were turned to blood… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/50-2.htm">Isaiah 50:2</a></b></br> Wherefore, when I came, <i>was there</i> no man? when I called, <i>was there</i> none to answer? Is my hand shortened at all, that it cannot redeem? or have I no power to deliver? behold, at my rebuke I dry up the sea, I make the rivers a wilderness: their fish stinketh, because <i>there is</i> no water, and dieth for thirst.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/94-21.htm">Blood</a> <a href="/psalms/105-24.htm">Caused</a> <a href="/psalms/83-14.htm">Causing</a> <a href="/psalms/102-20.htm">Death</a> <a href="/psalms/104-29.htm">Die</a> <a href="/psalms/8-8.htm">Fish</a> <a href="/psalms/78-47.htm">Killed</a> <a href="/psalms/75-7.htm">Putteth</a> <a href="/psalms/78-34.htm">Slew</a> <a href="/psalms/105-25.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/psalms/104-13.htm">Waters</a> <a href="/psalms/105-28.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/106-38.htm">Blood</a> <a href="/psalms/106-46.htm">Caused</a> <a href="/psalms/113-9.htm">Causing</a> <a href="/psalms/105-36.htm">Death</a> <a href="/psalms/118-17.htm">Die</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/9-12.htm">Fish</a> <a href="/psalms/135-10.htm">Killed</a> <a href="/psalms/109-18.htm">Putteth</a> <a href="/psalms/135-10.htm">Slew</a> <a href="/psalms/105-32.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/psalms/105-41.htm">Waters</a> <a href="/psalms/105-31.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 105</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/105-1.htm">An exhortation to praise God, and to seek out his works</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/105-7.htm">The story of God's providence over Abraham</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/105-16.htm">Over Joseph</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/105-23.htm">Over Jacob in Egypt</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/105-26.htm">Over Moses delivering the Israelites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">37. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/105-37.htm">Over the Israelites brought out of Egypt, fed in the desert, and planted in Canaan.</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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/psalms/105.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/105.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>He turned their waters to blood</b><br>This phrase refers to the first plague that God inflicted upon Egypt through Moses and Aaron, as recorded in <a href="/exodus/7-14.htm">Exodus 7:14-24</a>. This miraculous transformation of the Nile River's waters into blood was a direct challenge to the Egyptian gods, particularly Hapi, the god of the Nile, demonstrating the supremacy of the God of Israel. The Nile was central to Egyptian life, providing water, transportation, and fertile soil. Turning it to blood symbolized a disruption of life and order, emphasizing God's power over creation. This act also foreshadows the blood of Christ, which brings both judgment and redemption.<p><b>and caused their fish to die</b><br>The death of the fish in the Nile further underscores the severity of the plague. Fish were a staple in the Egyptian diet and an economic resource, so their death would have had significant social and economic repercussions. This event highlights the comprehensive nature of God's judgment, affecting not just the water but the ecosystem and livelihood of the Egyptians. The death of the fish also serves as a reminder of the consequences of sin and rebellion against God, as seen throughout Scripture, such as in <a href="/romans/6-23.htm">Romans 6:23</a>, which speaks of the wages of sin being death. This plague, like others, points to the ultimate deliverance and judgment found in Jesus Christ, who has authority over all creation.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>- The central figure in this verse, demonstrating His power and authority over creation and the elements.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/egypt.htm">Egypt</a></b><br>- The land where this miraculous event took place, as part of the plagues that God sent to persuade Pharaoh to release the Israelites.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses_and_aaron.htm">Moses and Aaron</a></b><br>- Though not mentioned directly in this verse, they were God's chosen leaders to confront Pharaoh and lead the Israelites out of Egypt.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/p/pharaoh.htm">Pharaoh</a></b><br>- The ruler of Egypt who hardened his heart against God’s command to let the Israelites go.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_plague_of_blood.htm">The Plague of Blood</a></b><br>- The first of the ten plagues, where God turned the Nile River and all water sources in Egypt into blood.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_over_nature.htm">God's Sovereignty Over Nature</a></b><br>This verse highlights God's absolute control over the natural world. He can alter creation to fulfill His purposes and demonstrate His power.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/j/judgment_and_mercy.htm">Judgment and Mercy</a></b><br>The plagues, including the turning of water to blood, were acts of judgment against Egypt's idolatry and oppression. Yet, they also served as a call to repentance and acknowledgment of the one true God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_hardening_one's_heart.htm">The Consequences of Hardening One's Heart</a></b><br>Pharaoh's refusal to heed God's command led to severe consequences for Egypt. This serves as a warning against hardening our hearts to God's voice.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_to_his_promises.htm">God's Faithfulness to His Promises</a></b><br>The plagues were part of God's plan to deliver Israel, fulfilling His promise to Abraham. This reminds us of God's faithfulness to His word and His people.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_obedience.htm">The Importance of Obedience</a></b><br>Moses and Aaron's obedience in carrying out God's commands was crucial in the unfolding of God's plan. Our obedience to God can have significant impacts on His work in the world.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_105.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 105</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_egypt's_plagues.htm">Psalm 105:27-36 recounts miraculous plagues in Egypt. Where is the archaeological or historical evidence pointing to events of this magnitude?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_there_proof_of_water_from_a_rock.htm">Psalm 105:41 depicts water miraculously gushing from a rock. Is there any geological or historical proof for such an event?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_29_3_align_with_meteorology.htm">Psalm 29:3 refers to God's voice thundering over the waters; how does this align with modern meteorological explanations of storms and thunder?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_could_rev_8_8's_event_lack_evidence.htm">In Revelation 8:8, how could a burning mountain be thrown into the sea and turn it to blood without any known historical or archaeological evidence?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/105.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(29) For the various terms used in describing the plagues, see Notes to the historical account in Exodus.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/105.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 29.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">He turned their waters into blood, and slew their fish</span> (comb. <a href="/exodus/7-20.htm">Exodus 7:20, 21</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/105-29.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">He turned</span><br /><span class="heb">הָפַ֣ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(hā·p̄aḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2015.htm">Strong's 2015: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn about, over, to change, overturn, return, pervert</span><br /><br /><span class="word">their water</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵימֵיהֶ֣ם</span> <span class="translit">(mê·mê·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4325.htm">Strong's 4325: </a> </span><span class="str2">Water, juice, urine, semen</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to blood</span><br /><span class="heb">לְדָ֑ם</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḏām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1818.htm">Strong's 1818: </a> </span><span class="str2">Blood, of man, an animal, the juice of the grape, bloodshed</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and caused their fish</span><br /><span class="heb">דְּגָתָֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(də·ḡā·ṯām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1710.htm">Strong's 1710: </a> </span><span class="str2">A fish</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to die.</span><br /><span class="heb">וַ֝יָּ֗מֶת</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·meṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4191.htm">Strong's 4191: </a> </span><span class="str2">To die, to kill</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/105-29.htm">Psalm 105:29 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/105-29.htm">Psalm 105:29 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/105-29.htm">Psalm 105:29 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/105-29.htm">Psalm 105:29 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/105-29.htm">Psalm 105:29 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/105-29.htm">Psalm 105:29 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/105-29.htm">Psalm 105:29 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/105-29.htm">Psalm 105:29 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/105-29.htm">Psalm 105:29 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/105-29.htm">Psalm 105:29 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/105-29.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 105:29 He turned their waters into blood (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/105-28.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 105:28"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 105:28" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/105-30.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 105:30"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 105:30" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>