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href="/bsb/exodus/9.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/exodus/9.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />You still set yourself against my people and will not let them go.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/exodus/9.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />But you still lord it over my people and refuse to let them go.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/exodus/9.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />You are still exalting yourself against my people and will not let them go.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/exodus/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Still, you lord it over My people and do not allow them to go.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/exodus/9.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />As yet exaltest thou thyself against my people, that thou wilt not let them go?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/exodus/9.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />As yet you exalt yourself against My people in that you will not let them go.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/exodus/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Still you exalt yourself against My people by not letting them go.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/exodus/9.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Still you exalt yourself against My people by not letting them go.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/exodus/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Still you exalt yourself against My people by not letting them go.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/exodus/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Still you exalt yourself against My people by not letting them go.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/exodus/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Since you are still [arrogantly] exalting yourself [in defiance] against My people by not letting them go,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/exodus/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You are still acting arrogantly against my people by not letting them go.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/exodus/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You are still acting arrogantly against My people by not letting them go. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/exodus/9.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />As yet exaltest thou thyself against my people, that thou wilt not let them go?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/exodus/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You are still determined not to let the LORD's people go. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/exodus/9.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />As yet exaltest thou thyself against my people, that thou wilt not let them go?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/exodus/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />You are still blocking my people from leaving.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/exodus/9.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Yet you are still arrogant and refuse to let my people go. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/exodus/9.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />You are still acting arrogantly against my people by not letting them go. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/exodus/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Still, you lord it over My people and do not allow them to go.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/exodus/9.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />You are still exalting yourself against my people by not releasing them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/exodus/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />as you still exalt yourself against my people, that you won't let them go.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/exodus/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />As yet dost thou exalt thyself against my people, that thou wilt not let them go?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/exodus/9.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />because you still exalt yourself against my people, that you won’t let them go. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/exodus/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />still you are exalting yourself against My people—so as not to send them away;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/exodus/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> still thou art exalting thyself against My people -- so as not to send them away;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/exodus/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />As yet lifting up thyself against my people not to send them forth?<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/exodus/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Dost thou yet hold back my people: and wilt thou not let them go? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/exodus/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Do you still retain my people, and are you still unwilling to release them?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/exodus/9.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Will you continue to exalt yourself over my people and not let them go?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/exodus/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />You are still exalting yourself against my people, and will not let them go.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/exodus/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />As yet you are continuing to detain this people and refusing to let them go.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/exodus/9.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And until now you hold onto the people and you do not desire to send them away.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/exodus/9.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />As yet exaltest thou thyself against My people, that thou wilt not let them go?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/exodus/9.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Dost thou then yet exert thyself to hinder my people, so as not to let them go?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/exodus/9-17.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/kVae3PiKqhs?start=2095" 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/exodus/9.htm">The Seventh Plague: Hail</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">16</span>But I have raised you up for this very purpose, that I might display My power to you, and that My name might be proclaimed in all the earth. <span class="reftext">17</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5750.htm" title="5750: ‘ō·wḏ·ḵā (Adv:: 2ms) -- Or rod; from uwd; properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially, again, repeatedly, still, more.">Still,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5549.htm" title="5549: mis·tō·w·lêl (V-Hitpael-Prtcpl-ms) -- To lift up, cast up. A primitive root; to mound up; figurative, to exalt; reflexively, to oppose.">you lord it</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: bə·‘am·mî (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 1cs) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">over My people</a> <a href="/hebrew/1115.htm" title="1115: lə·ḇil·tî (Prep-l) -- Constructive feminine of balah; properly, a failure of, i.e. not, except, without, unless, besides, because not, until, etc.">and do not</a> <a href="/hebrew/7971.htm" title="7971: šal·lə·ḥām (V-Piel-Inf:: 3mp) -- To send. A primitive root; to send away, for, or out.">allow them to go.</a> </span><span class="reftext">18</span>Behold, at this time tomorrow I will rain down the worst hail that has ever fallen on Egypt, from the day it was founded until now.…<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="/romans/9-17.htm">Romans 9:17</a></span><br />For the Scripture says to Pharaoh: “I raised you up for this very purpose, that I might display My power in you, and that My name might be proclaimed in all the earth.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/5-2.htm">Exodus 5:2</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/10-3.htm">Exodus 10:3</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/18-11.htm">Exodus 18:11</a></span><br />Now I know that the LORD is greater than all other gods, for He did this when they treated Israel with arrogance.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/9-10.htm">Nehemiah 9:10</a></span><br />You performed signs and wonders against Pharaoh, all his officials, and all the people of his land, for You knew they had acted with arrogance against our fathers. You made a name for Yourself that endures to this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/83-2.htm">Psalm 83:2-3</a></span><br />See how Your enemies rage, how Your foes have reared their heads. / With cunning they scheme against Your people and conspire against those You cherish,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/135-9.htm">Psalm 135:9</a></span><br />He sent signs and wonders into your midst, O Egypt, against Pharaoh and all his servants.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/14-13.htm">Isaiah 14:13-14</a></span><br />You said in your heart: “I will ascend to the heavens; I will raise my throne above the stars of God. I will sit on the mount of assembly, in the far reaches of the north. / I will ascend above the tops of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/50-29.htm">Jeremiah 50:29</a></span><br />Summon the archers against Babylon, all who string the bow. Encamp all around her; let no one escape. Repay her according to her deeds; do to her as she has done. For she has defied the LORD, the Holy One of Israel.<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="/daniel/5-20.htm">Daniel 5:20</a></span><br />But when his heart became arrogant and his spirit was hardened with pride, he was deposed from his royal throne, and his glory was taken from him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-51.htm">Acts 7:51</a></span><br />You stiff-necked people with uncircumcised hearts and ears! You always resist the Holy Spirit, just as your fathers did.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-10.htm">Acts 13:10</a></span><br />and said, “O child of the devil and enemy of all righteousness, you are full of all kinds of deceit and trickery! Will you never stop perverting the straight ways of the Lord?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-5.htm">1 Peter 5:5</a></span><br />Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/4-6.htm">James 4:6</a></span><br />But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">As yet exalt you yourself against my people, that you will not let them go?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/9-4.htm">Job 9:4</a></b></br> <i>He is</i> wise in heart, and mighty in strength: who hath hardened <i>himself</i> against him, and hath prospered?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/15-25.htm">Job 15:25,26</a></b></br> For he stretcheth out his hand against God, and strengtheneth himself against the Almighty… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/40-9.htm">Job 40:9</a></b></br> Hast thou an arm like God? or canst thou thunder with a voice like him?</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_peter/5-6.htm">Exalt</a> <a href="/psalms/92-10.htm">Exaltest</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-7.htm">Exalting</a> <a href="/exodus/8-29.htm">Letting</a> <a href="/genesis/49-3.htm">Pride</a> <a href="/exodus/8-9.htm">Thyself</a> <a href="/exodus/6-8.htm">Uplifted</a> <a href="/exodus/9-2.htm">Wilt</a> <a href="/exodus/8-26.htm">Won't</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/15-2.htm">Exalt</a> <a href="/psalms/92-10.htm">Exaltest</a> <a href="/psalms/113-5.htm">Exalting</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-26.htm">Letting</a> <a href="/exodus/18-11.htm">Pride</a> <a href="/exodus/10-3.htm">Thyself</a> <a href="/numbers/14-30.htm">Uplifted</a> <a href="/exodus/10-3.htm">Wilt</a> <a href="/exodus/10-5.htm">Won't</a><div class="vheading2">Exodus 9</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/9-1.htm">The plague on livestock</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/9-8.htm">The plague of boils</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/9-13.htm">The message of Moses about the hail,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/9-22.htm">The plague of hail</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/9-27.htm">Pharaoh pleads with Moses, but yet is hardened</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/exodus/9.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/9.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Still, you lord it over My people</b><br>This phrase highlights Pharaoh's persistent arrogance and refusal to humble himself before God. The term "lord it over" suggests a tyrannical and oppressive rule, which is consistent with Pharaoh's treatment of the Israelites as slaves. This behavior is a direct challenge to God's authority, as the Israelites are referred to as "My people," indicating God's covenant relationship with them. This echoes God's promise to Abraham in <a href="/genesis/15-13.htm">Genesis 15:13-14</a>, where He foretold the oppression of his descendants and their eventual deliverance. Pharaoh's actions are a fulfillment of this prophecy, setting the stage for God's intervention.<p><b>and do not allow them to go.</b><br>Pharaoh's refusal to release the Israelites is a central theme in the Exodus narrative. This stubbornness is not just a political decision but a spiritual defiance against God's command. The demand for the Israelites' release is not merely for freedom but for them to serve and worship God, as seen in <a href="/exodus/5.htm">Exodus 5:1</a>. This phrase also foreshadows the eventual plagues that God will bring upon Egypt as a demonstration of His power and judgment. The hardening of Pharaoh's heart, mentioned throughout the Exodus account, serves as a warning against resisting God's will. This resistance is contrasted with the ultimate deliverance and redemption that God provides, which is a type of the salvation offered through Jesus Christ, who delivers humanity from the bondage of sin.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/pharaoh.htm">Pharaoh</a></b><br>The ruler of Egypt who is obstinate and refuses to release the Israelites from slavery, despite the plagues sent by God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The prophet and leader chosen by God to deliver the Israelites from Egyptian bondage.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a></b><br>God's chosen people, enslaved in Egypt, whom God intends to free.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/e/egypt.htm">Egypt</a></b><br>The land where the Israelites are enslaved and where God demonstrates His power through the plagues.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_plagues.htm">The Plagues</a></b><br>A series of divine judgments sent by God to compel Pharaoh to release the Israelites.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_pride.htm">The Danger of Pride</a></b><br>Pharaoh's pride and self-exaltation lead to his downfall. We must guard against pride that blinds us to God's will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>God's control over events is evident. He uses even the hardened hearts of rulers to fulfill His purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_obedience.htm">The Call to Obedience</a></b><br>Pharaoh's refusal to obey God's command serves as a warning. Obedience to God is crucial for His blessings.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_god.htm">The Power of God</a></b><br>The plagues demonstrate God's unmatched power. We should trust in His ability to deliver and protect.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_humility.htm">The Importance of Humility</a></b><br>Pharaoh's account teaches us the importance of humility before God. A humble heart is open to God's guidance.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/exodus/9.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(17) <span class= "bld">As yet exaltest thou thyself?</span>--Heb., <span class= "ital">Dost</span> <span class= "ital">thou still exalt,</span> or <span class= "ital">oppose, thyself against My people?</span>--<span class= "ital">i.e.,</span> Art thou not tired of the contest? Dost thou still, in thy folly, continue it?<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/exodus/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 17.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">As yet</span>. Rather "still." And the whole verse should be rendered - "Dost thou still oppose thyself against my people, so as not to let them go." The verb translated "oppose" - ("exalt" in the A.V.) - is strictly "to raise a mound, or bank," thence "to obstruct," "oppose." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/exodus/9-17.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">Still,</span><br /><span class="heb">עוֹדְךָ֖</span> <span class="translit">(‘ō·wḏ·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5750.htm">Strong's 5750: </a> </span><span class="str2">Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you lord it</span><br /><span class="heb">מִסְתּוֹלֵ֣ל</span> <span class="translit">(mis·tō·w·lêl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hitpael - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5549.htm">Strong's 5549: </a> </span><span class="str2">To mound up, to exalt, to oppose</span><br /><br /><span class="word">over My people</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּעַמִּ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·‘am·mî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> </span><span class="str2">A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and do not</span><br /><span class="heb">לְבִלְתִּ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḇil·tî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1115.htm">Strong's 1115: </a> </span><span class="str2">A failure of, not, except, without, unless, besides, because not, until</span><br /><br /><span class="word">allow them to go.</span><br /><span class="heb">שַׁלְּחָֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(šal·lə·ḥām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7971.htm">Strong's 7971: </a> </span><span class="str2">To send away, for, out</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/9-17.htm">Exodus 9:17 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/exodus/9-17.htm">Exodus 9:17 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/exodus/9-17.htm">Exodus 9:17 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/exodus/9-17.htm">Exodus 9:17 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/exodus/9-17.htm">Exodus 9:17 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/9-17.htm">Exodus 9:17 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/9-17.htm">Exodus 9:17 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/9-17.htm">Exodus 9:17 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/9-17.htm">Exodus 9:17 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/exodus/9-17.htm">Exodus 9:17 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/exodus/9-17.htm">OT Law: Exodus 9:17 As you still exalt yourself against my (Exo. 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