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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 />The only place it did not hail was the land of Goshen, where the Israelites were.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/exodus/9.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The only place without hail was the region of Goshen, where the people of Israel lived.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/exodus/9.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Only in the land of Goshen, where the people of Israel were, was there no hail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/exodus/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The only place where it did not hail was in the land of Goshen, where the Israelites lived.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/exodus/9.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Only in the land of Goshen, where the children of Israel <i>were</i>, was there no hail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/exodus/9.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Only in the land of Goshen, where the children of Israel <i>were,</i> there was no hail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/exodus/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Only in the land of Goshen, where the sons of Israel <i>were,</i> was there no hail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/exodus/9.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Only in the land of Goshen, where the sons of Israel were, there was no hail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/exodus/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Only in the land of Goshen, where the sons of Israel <i>were,</i> there was no hail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/exodus/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Only in the land of Goshen, where the sons of Israel <i>were</i>, there was no hail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/exodus/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Only in the land of Goshen, where the children of Israel lived, was there no hail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/exodus/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The only place it didn’t hail was in the land of Goshen, where the Israelites were.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/exodus/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The only place it didn&#8217t hail was in the land of Goshen where the Israelites were. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/exodus/9.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Only in the land of Goshen, where the children of Israel were, was there no hail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/exodus/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Only Goshen, where the Israelites lived, was safe from the storm. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/exodus/9.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Only in the land of Goshen, where the children of Israel were, was there no hail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/exodus/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The only place it didn't hail was the region of Goshen, where the Israelites lived.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/exodus/9.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The region of Goshen, where the Israelites lived, was the only place where there was no hail. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/exodus/9.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Only in the land of Goshen, where the Israelis were, was there no hail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/exodus/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The only place where it did not hail was in the land of Goshen, where the Israelites lived.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/exodus/9.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Only in the land of Goshen, where the Israelites lived, was there no hail. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/exodus/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Only in the land of Goshen, where the children of Israel were, there was no hail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/exodus/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Only in the land of Goshen, where the children of Israel were, there was no hail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/exodus/9.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Only in the land of Goshen, where the children of Israel were, there was no hail. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/exodus/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />only in the land of Goshen, where the sons of Israel [are], there has been no hail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/exodus/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> only in the land of Goshen, where the sons of Israel are, there hath been no hail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/exodus/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Only in the land of Goshen, there were the sons of Israel, was no hail.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/exodus/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Only in the land of Gessen, where the children of Israel were, the hail fell not. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/exodus/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Only in the land of Goshen, where the sons of Israel were, did the hail not fall.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/exodus/9.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Only in the land of Goshen, where the Israelites were, was there no hail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/exodus/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Only in the land of Goshen, where the Israelites were, there was no hail.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/exodus/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Only in the land of Goshen, where the children of Israel dwelt, was there no hail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/exodus/9.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Only in the land of Gashan where the children of Israel were dwelling did the hail not fall.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/exodus/9.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Only in the land of Goshen, where the children of Israel were, was there no hail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/exodus/9.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Only in the land of Gesem where the children of Israel were, the hail was not.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/exodus/9-26.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=2185" 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">25</span>Throughout the land of Egypt, the hail struck down everything in the field, both man and beast; it beat down every plant of the field and stripped every tree. <span class="reftext">26</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7535.htm" title="7535: raq (Adv) -- The same as raq as a noun; properly, leanness, i.e. limitation; only adverbial, merely, or conjunctional, although.">The only</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">place where it did not</a> <a href="/hebrew/1259.htm" title="1259: bā·rāḏ (N-ms) -- Hail. From barad; hail -hail).">hail</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: hā·yāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">was</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: bə·’e·reṣ (Prep-b:: N-fsc) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">in the land</a> <a href="/hebrew/1657.htm" title="1657: gō·šen (N-proper-fs) -- Probably of Egyptian origin; Goshen, the residence of the Israelites in Egypt; also a place in Palestine.">of Goshen,</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">where</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the Israelites</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8033.htm" title="8033: šām (Adv) -- There, thither. A primitive particle; there then; often thither, or thence.">lived.</a> </span><span class="reftext">27</span>Then Pharaoh summoned Moses and Aaron. “This time I have sinned,” he said. “The LORD is righteous, and I and my people are wicked.…<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="/genesis/45-10.htm">Genesis 45:10</a></span><br />You shall settle in the land of Goshen and be near me—you and your children and grandchildren, your flocks and herds, and everything you own.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/47-6.htm">Genesis 47:6</a></span><br />the land of Egypt is before you; settle your father and brothers in the best part of the land. They may dwell in the land of Goshen. And if you know of any talented men among them, put them in charge of my own livestock.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/47-27.htm">Genesis 47:27</a></span><br />Now the Israelites settled in the land of Egypt, in the region of Goshen. They acquired property there and became fruitful and increased greatly in number.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/8-22.htm">Exodus 8:22-23</a></span><br />But on that day I will give special treatment to the land of Goshen, where My people live; no swarms of flies will be found there. In this way you will know that I, the LORD, am in the land. / I will make a distinction between My people and your people. This sign will take place tomorrow.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/10-23.htm">Exodus 10:23</a></span><br />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/11-7.htm">Exodus 11:7</a></span><br />But among all the Israelites, not even a dog will snarl at man or beast.’ Then you will know that the LORD makes a distinction between Egypt and Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/12-13.htm">Exodus 12:13</a></span><br />The blood on the houses where you are staying will be a sign; when I see the blood, I will pass over you. No plague will fall on you to destroy you when I strike the land of Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/12-23.htm">Exodus 12:23</a></span><br />When the LORD passes through to strike down the Egyptians, He will see the blood on the top and sides of the doorframe and will pass over that doorway; so He will not allow the destroyer to enter your houses and strike you down.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/12-27.htm">Exodus 12:27</a></span><br />you are to reply, ‘It is the Passover sacrifice to the LORD, who passed over the houses of the Israelites in Egypt when He struck down the Egyptians and spared our homes.’” Then the people bowed down and worshiped.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/14-19.htm">Exodus 14:19-20</a></span><br />And the angel of God, who had gone before the camp of Israel, withdrew and went behind them. The pillar of cloud also moved from before them and stood behind them, / so that it came between the camps of Egypt and Israel. The cloud was there in the darkness, but it lit up the night. So all night long neither camp went near the other.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/24-13.htm">Joshua 24:13</a></span><br />So I gave you a land on which you did not toil and cities that you did not build, and now you live in them and eat from vineyards and olive groves that you did not plant.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/91-1.htm">Psalm 91:1-10</a></span><br />He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. / I will say to the LORD, “You are my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” / Surely He will deliver you from the snare of the fowler, and from the deadly plague. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/4-5.htm">Isaiah 4:5-6</a></span><br />Then the LORD will create over all of Mount Zion and over her assemblies a cloud of smoke by day and a glowing flame of fire by night. For over all the glory there will be a canopy, / a shelter to give shade from the heat by day, and a refuge and hiding place from the storm and the rain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/32-18.htm">Isaiah 32:18</a></span><br />Then my people will dwell in a peaceful place, in safe and secure places of rest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/32-39.htm">Jeremiah 32:39-41</a></span><br />I will give them one heart and one way, so that they will always fear Me for their own good and for the good of their children after them. / I will make an everlasting covenant with them: I will never turn away from doing good to them, and I will put My fear in their hearts, so that they will never turn away from Me. / Yes, I will rejoice in doing them good, and I will faithfully plant them in this land with all My heart and with all My soul.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Only in the land of Goshen, where the children of Israel were, was there no hail.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/8-22.htm">Exodus 8:22</a></b></br> And I will sever in that day the land of Goshen, in which my people dwell, that no swarms <i>of flies</i> shall be there; to the end thou mayest know that I <i>am</i> the LORD in the midst of the earth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/9-4.htm">Exodus 9:4,6</a></b></br> And the LORD shall sever between the cattle of Israel and the cattle of Egypt: and there shall nothing die of all <i>that is</i> the children's of Israel… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/10-23.htm">Exodus 10:23</a></b></br> They saw not one another, neither rose any from his place for three days: but all the children of Israel had light in their dwellings.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/9-6.htm">Children</a> <a href="/exodus/8-22.htm">Goshen</a> <a href="/exodus/9-25.htm">Hail</a> <a href="/exodus/9-25.htm">Ice-Storm</a> <a href="/exodus/9-7.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/exodus/9-7.htm">Israelites</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/9-35.htm">Children</a> <a href="/joshua/10-41.htm">Goshen</a> <a href="/exodus/9-28.htm">Hail</a> <a href="/exodus/9-28.htm">Ice-Storm</a> <a href="/exodus/9-35.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/exodus/9-35.htm">Israelites</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>The only place where it did not hail</b><br>This phrase highlights the divine protection over the Israelites during the seventh plague in Egypt. The hailstorm was a demonstration of God's power and judgment against the Egyptians and their gods. The exemption of Goshen underscores God's ability to distinguish between His people and their oppressors. This selective protection is reminiscent of the Passover, where the Israelites were spared from the final plague. It also foreshadows the concept of divine protection seen in <a href="/psalms/91-7.htm">Psalm 91:7</a>, where a thousand may fall at one's side, but it will not come near those under God's care.<p><b>was in the land of Goshen</b><br>Goshen was a region in Egypt where the Israelites settled during Joseph's time (<a href="/genesis/47-6.htm">Genesis 47:6</a>). It was likely located in the eastern part of the Nile Delta, a fertile area suitable for grazing and agriculture. The land of Goshen served as a place of refuge and provision for the Israelites during their time in Egypt. Archaeological evidence suggests that Semitic peoples, like the Israelites, lived in this region during the period of the Exodus. Goshen's separation from the rest of Egypt symbolizes the distinct identity and destiny of the Israelites as God's chosen people.<p><b>where the Israelites lived</b><br>The Israelites, descendants of Jacob, had been living in Egypt for several generations by the time of the Exodus. Their presence in Goshen was initially a result of Joseph's high position in Pharaoh's court, which allowed his family to settle in Egypt during a time of famine. Over time, the Israelites grew in number and strength, which led to their enslavement by a new Pharaoh who did not know Joseph (<a href="/exodus/1-8.htm">Exodus 1:8-10</a>). The distinction of their dwelling place during the plagues serves as a testament to God's covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, ensuring the preservation and eventual deliverance of their descendants. This protection is a type of Christ, who provides spiritual refuge and salvation for believers.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The prophet and leader of the Israelites, who was chosen by God to lead His people out of Egypt.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/p/pharaoh.htm">Pharaoh</a></b><br>The ruler of Egypt, whose heart was hardened against letting the Israelites go.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a></b><br>God's chosen people, living in the land of Goshen during their time in Egypt.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/g/goshen.htm">Goshen</a></b><br>A region in Egypt where the Israelites resided, which was spared from the plague of hail.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_plague_of_hail.htm">The Plague of Hail</a></b><br>One of the ten plagues that God sent upon Egypt to compel Pharaoh to release the Israelites.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_protection.htm">God's Sovereignty and Protection</a></b><br>God demonstrates His power and control over nature and nations. The sparing of Goshen shows His ability to protect His people amidst judgment.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_distinction_of_god's_people.htm">The Distinction of God's People</a></b><br>The Israelites' exemption from the hail signifies the distinction God makes between His people and others. Believers are called to live distinct lives, reflecting God's holiness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_god's_promises.htm">Faith in God's Promises</a></b><br>Just as God kept His promise to protect the Israelites, believers can trust in His promises today. This encourages faith and reliance on God's word.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/j/judgment_and_mercy.htm">Judgment and Mercy</a></b><br>The plagues serve as a reminder of God's judgment against sin but also His mercy towards those who belong to Him. This duality calls for repentance and gratitude.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_in_the_world_but_not_of_it.htm">Living in the World but Not of It</a></b><br>Goshen's protection amidst Egypt's plagues illustrates how believers are in the world but not of it. Christians are called to be lights in a dark world, trusting in God's protection.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_exodus_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Exodus 9</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'vagabond'_mean_in_the_bible.htm">What is Goshen's biblical significance?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_no_egyptian_records_of_exodus_plagues.htm">Why are there no clear Egyptian historical or archaeological records of these devastating plagues (Exodus 9)? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_goshen's_biblical_significance.htm">What is Goshen's biblical significance?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_of_psalm_91_10_immunity.htm">Is there any historical or archaeological evidence supporting Psalm 91:10 that faithful individuals experienced literal immunity from disasters?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/exodus/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 26.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Only in the land of Goshen</span>, etc. Compare <a href="/exodus/8-22.htm">Exodus 8:22</a>; <a href="/exodus/9-4.htm">Exodus 9:4</a>; <a href="/exodus/10-23.htm">Exodus 10:23</a>. <p> CHAPTER 9:27-35 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/exodus/9-26.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">The only</span><br /><span class="heb">רַ֚ק</span> <span class="translit">(raq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7535.htm">Strong's 7535: </a> </span><span class="str2">But, even, except, howbeit howsoever, at the least, nevertheless</span><br /><br /><span class="word">place where it did not</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹ֥א</span> <span class="translit">(lō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">hail</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּרָֽד׃</span> <span class="translit">(bā·rāḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1259.htm">Strong's 1259: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hail</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was</span><br /><span class="heb">הָיָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(hā·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the land</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּאֶ֣רֶץ</span> <span class="translit">(bə·’e·reṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> </span><span class="str2">Earth, land</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Goshen,</span><br /><span class="heb">גֹּ֔שֶׁן</span> <span class="translit">(gō·šen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1657.htm">Strong's 1657: </a> </span><span class="str2">Goshen -- a district in Egypt, also a city in southern Judah</span><br /><br /><span class="word">where</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲשֶׁר־</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·šer-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Israelites</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[lived].</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(šām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8033.htm">Strong's 8033: </a> </span><span class="str2">There, then, thither</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/9-26.htm">Exodus 9:26 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/exodus/9-26.htm">Exodus 9:26 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/exodus/9-26.htm">Exodus 9:26 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/exodus/9-26.htm">Exodus 9:26 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/exodus/9-26.htm">Exodus 9:26 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/9-26.htm">Exodus 9:26 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/9-26.htm">Exodus 9:26 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/9-26.htm">Exodus 9:26 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/9-26.htm">Exodus 9:26 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/exodus/9-26.htm">Exodus 9:26 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/exodus/9-26.htm">OT Law: Exodus 9:26 Only in the land of Goshen where (Exo. 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