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href="/bsb/psalms/135.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/psalms/135.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />He struck down the firstborn of Egypt, the firstborn of people and animals.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/135.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />He destroyed the firstborn in each Egyptian home, both people and animals.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/135.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />He it was who struck down the firstborn of Egypt, both of man and of beast;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/135.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />He struck down the firstborn of Egypt, of both man and beast.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/135.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Who smote the firstborn of Egypt, both of man and beast.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/135.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />He destroyed the firstborn of Egypt, Both of man and beast.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/135.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />He struck the firstborn of Egypt, Both human <i>firstborn</i> and animal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/135.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He smote the firstborn of Egypt, Both of man and beast.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/135.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />He smote the first-born of Egypt, Both of man and beast.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/135.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />He struck the firstborn of Egypt, From man to beast.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/135.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Who struck the firstborn of Egypt, Both of man and animal;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/135.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He struck down the firstborn of Egypt, both people and animals.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/135.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He struck down the firstborn of Egypt, both man and beast. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/135.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Who smote the first-born of Egypt, Both of man and beast;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/135.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The LORD killed the first-born of people and animals in the land of Egypt. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/135.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Who smote the firstborn of Egypt, both of man and beast.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/135.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He is the one who killed every firstborn male in Egypt. He killed humans and animals alike.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/135.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />In Egypt he killed all the first-born of people and animals alike. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/135.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />It was the LORD who struck down the firstborn of Egypt, including both men and animals.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/135.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He struck down the firstborn of Egypt, of both man and beast.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/135.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He struck down the firstborn of Egypt, including both men and animals. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/135.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Who struck the firstborn of Egypt, both of man and animal;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/135.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Who smote the first-born of Egypt, both of man and beast.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/135.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He struck the firstborn of Egypt, both of man and animal. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/135.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Who struck the firstborn of Egypt, "" From man to beast.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/135.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Who smote the first-born of Egypt, From man unto beast.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/135.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />He struck the first-born of Egypt, from man even to cattle.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/135.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />He slew the firstborn of Egypt from man even unto beast. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/135.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 134:8>He struck the first-born of Egypt, from man even to cattle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/135.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He struck down Egypt’s firstborn, of human being and beast alike, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/135.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He it was who struck down the firstborn of Egypt, both human beings and animals;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/135.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />He smote the first-born of Egypt, both of man and beast,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/135.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />For he struck the firstborn ones of Egypt, from the children of men and unto the animals.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/135.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Who smote the first-born of Egypt, Both of man and beast.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/135.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Who smote the first-born of Egypt, both of man and beast.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/135-8.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=16800" 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/135.htm">Your Name, O LORD, Endures Forever</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">7</span>He causes the clouds to rise from the ends of the earth. He generates the lightning with the rain and brings forth the wind from His storehouses. <span class="reftext">8</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5221.htm" title="5221: hik·kāh (Pro-r:: V-Hifil-Perf-3ms) -- To smite. A primitive root; to strike.">He struck down</a> <a href="/hebrew/1060.htm" title="1060: bə·ḵō·w·rê (N-mpc) -- First-born. From bakar; firstborn; hence, chief.">the firstborn</a> <a href="/hebrew/4714.htm" title="4714: miṣ·rā·yim (N-proper-fs) -- A son of Ham, also his desc. and their country in N.W. Africa. Dual of matsowr; Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt.">of Egypt,</a> <a href="/hebrew/120.htm" title="120: mê·’ā·ḏām (Prep-m:: N-ms) -- Man, mankind. From 'adam; ruddy i.e. A human being.">of both man</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: ‘aḏ- (Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">and</a> <a href="/hebrew/929.htm" title="929: bə·hê·māh (N-fs) -- A beast, animal, cattle. From an unused root; properly, a dumb beast; especially any large quadruped or animal.">beast.</a> </span><span class="reftext">9</span>He sent signs and wonders into your midst, O Egypt, against Pharaoh and all his servants.…<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/12-29.htm">Exodus 12:29</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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/33-4.htm">Numbers 33:4</a></span><br />who were burying all their firstborn, whom the LORD had struck down among them; for the LORD had executed judgment against their gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/136-10.htm">Psalm 136:10</a></span><br />He struck down the firstborn of Egypt His loving devotion endures forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/11-4.htm">Exodus 11:4-5</a></span><br />So Moses declared, “This is what the LORD says: ‘About midnight I will go throughout Egypt, / and every firstborn son in the land of Egypt will die, from the firstborn of Pharaoh who sits on his throne, to the firstborn of the servant girl behind the hand mill, as well as the firstborn of all the cattle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/4-22.htm">Exodus 4:22-23</a></span><br />Then tell Pharaoh that this is what the LORD says: ‘Israel is My firstborn son, / and I told you to let My son go so that he may worship Me. But since you have refused to let him go, behold, I will kill your firstborn son!’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-28.htm">Hebrews 11:28</a></span><br />By faith he kept the Passover and the sprinkling of blood, so that the destroyer of the firstborn would not touch Israel’s own firstborn.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/13-15.htm">Exodus 13:15</a></span><br />And when Pharaoh stubbornly refused to let us go, the LORD killed every firstborn in the land of Egypt, both of man and beast. This is why I sacrifice to the LORD the firstborn male of every womb, but I redeem all the firstborn of my sons.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/6-21.htm">Deuteronomy 6:21-22</a></span><br />then you are to tell him, “We were slaves of Pharaoh in Egypt, but the LORD brought us out of Egypt with a mighty hand. / Before our eyes the LORD inflicted great and devastating signs and wonders on Egypt, on Pharaoh, and on all his household.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/4-8.htm">1 Samuel 4:8</a></span><br />Woe to us! Who will deliver us from the hand of these mighty gods? These are the gods who struck the Egyptians with all kinds of plagues in the wilderness.<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="/acts/7-36.htm">Acts 7:36</a></span><br />He led them out and performed wonders and signs in the land of Egypt, at the Red Sea, and for forty years in the wilderness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/7-14.htm">Exodus 7:14-12:30</a></span><br />Then the LORD said to Moses, “Pharaoh’s heart is unyielding; he refuses to let the people go.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/78-51.htm">Psalm 78:51</a></span><br />He struck all the firstborn of Egypt, the virility in the tents of Ham.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/105-36.htm">Psalm 105:36</a></span><br />Then He struck all the firstborn in their land, the firstfruits of all their vigor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/32-20.htm">Jeremiah 32:20-21</a></span><br />You performed signs and wonders in the land of Egypt, and You do so to this very day, both in Israel and among all mankind. And You have made a name for Yourself, as is the case to this day. / You brought Your people Israel out of the land of Egypt with signs and wonders, with a strong hand and an outstretched arm, and with great terror.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Who smote the firstborn of Egypt, both of man and beast.</p><p class="hdg">smote</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/78-51.htm">Psalm 78:51</a></b></br> And smote all the firstborn in Egypt; the chief of <i>their</i> strength in the tabernacles of Ham:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/105-36.htm">Psalm 105:36</a></b></br> He smote also all the firstborn in their land, the chief of all their strength.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/136-10.htm">Psalm 136:10</a></b></br> To him that smote Egypt in their firstborn: for his mercy <i>endureth</i> for ever:</p><p class="hdg">both of man and beast.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/104-11.htm">Animal</a> <a href="/psalms/104-25.htm">Animals</a> <a href="/psalms/104-26.htm">Beast</a> <a href="/psalms/118-18.htm">Death</a> <a href="/psalms/114-1.htm">Egypt</a> <a href="/psalms/105-36.htm">Firstborn</a> <a href="/psalms/105-36.htm">First-Born</a> <a href="/psalms/105-36.htm">First-Fruits</a> <a href="/psalms/110-5.htm">Smote</a> <a href="/psalms/105-36.htm">Struck</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/12-10.htm">Animal</a> <a href="/psalms/148-10.htm">Animals</a> <a href="/psalms/147-9.htm">Beast</a> <a href="/psalms/135-10.htm">Death</a> <a href="/psalms/135-9.htm">Egypt</a> <a href="/psalms/136-10.htm">Firstborn</a> <a href="/psalms/136-10.htm">First-Born</a> <a href="/psalms/136-10.htm">First-Fruits</a> <a href="/psalms/135-10.htm">Smote</a> <a href="/psalms/135-10.htm">Struck</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 135</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/135-1.htm">An exhortation to praise God for his mercy</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/135-5.htm">For his power</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/135-8.htm">For his judgments</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/135-15.htm">The vanity of idols</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/135-19.htm">An exhortation to bless God</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/135.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/135.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>He struck down the firstborn of Egypt</b><br>This phrase refers to the tenth and final plague that God sent upon Egypt, as recorded in <a href="/exodus/12-29.htm">Exodus 12:29-30</a>. This act was a decisive demonstration of God's power and judgment against Pharaoh and the gods of Egypt. The firstborn in ancient cultures often held a place of prominence and inheritance, making this plague particularly devastating. It was a direct challenge to the Egyptian belief system, as the firstborn were considered sacred and often associated with the future of the family line. This event is a pivotal moment in the narrative of the Exodus, leading to the liberation of the Israelites from slavery. It also prefigures the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ, the "firstborn over all creation" (<a href="/colossians/1-15.htm">Colossians 1:15</a>), who would be struck down for the salvation of humanity.<p><b>of both man and beast</b><br>The inclusion of both humans and animals in this judgment underscores the totality of God's power and the comprehensive nature of the plague. In Egyptian society, animals, particularly livestock, were integral to the economy and religious practices. The loss of the firstborn among animals would have been a significant economic blow and a spiritual affront, as many animals were associated with Egyptian deities. This aspect of the plague highlights the futility of relying on false gods and the sovereignty of the God of Israel over all creation. It also serves as a reminder of the interconnectedness of creation and humanity, a theme that runs throughout Scripture, emphasizing the impact of sin and judgment on all aspects of life.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The central figure in this verse, demonstrating His power and judgment.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/egypt.htm">Egypt</a></b><br>The nation that held the Israelites in bondage, representing opposition to God's people.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/f/firstborn.htm">Firstborn</a></b><br>The firstborn of both man and beast in Egypt, symbolizing the strength and future of the nation.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/p/plague_of_the_firstborn.htm">Plague of the Firstborn</a></b><br>The tenth and final plague that God sent upon Egypt, leading to the Exodus.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/e/exodus.htm">Exodus</a></b><br>The event where the Israelites were freed from slavery in Egypt, a pivotal moment in biblical history.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>God is in control of history and nations. His actions in Egypt demonstrate His supreme authority over all creation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/j/judgment_and_deliverance.htm">Judgment and Deliverance</a></b><br>God's judgment on Egypt was also an act of deliverance for His people. This duality shows His justice and mercy.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_obedience.htm">The Importance of Obedience</a></b><br>The Israelites' obedience in marking their doorposts with lamb's blood was crucial for their protection. Obedience to God’s commands is vital for His blessings.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness.htm">God's Faithfulness</a></b><br>The deliverance from Egypt is a testament to God's faithfulness to His promises. He remembers and acts on behalf of His covenant people.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_firstborn.htm">Spiritual Firstborn</a></b><br>In Christ, believers are considered the "firstborn" of God, highlighting the importance of spiritual inheritance and identity.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_135.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 135</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_egyptian_firstborn_deaths.htm">Psalm 135:8 mentions the death of all Egyptian firstborn—what historical or archaeological evidence supports or challenges this widespread event? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_about_unicorns.htm">What does the Bible mention about unicorns?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_levites_replace_firstborns.htm">If the Levites replaced all Israel's firstborn in worship (Numbers 8:16-18), how does this reconcile with earlier promises safeguarding the special status of firstborns?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_happens_in_exodus.htm">What events occur in the biblical book of Exodus?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/135.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(8) <span class= "bld">Egypt.</span>--This abrupt change from the miracles of nature to the marvels of history is apparently copied from the next psalm, where see Note, <a href="/psalms/135-10.htm" title="Who smote great nations, and slew mighty kings;">Psalm 135:10</a>.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/135.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 8.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Who smote the firstborn of Egypt, both of man and beast</span> (comp. <a href="/exodus/12-29.htm">Exodus 12:29</a>). The most stupendous of the plagues of Egypt is given the first place in the account of God's wonderful dealings with men, and especially with his people. It gave them the deliverance out of Egypt, which made them a people (<a href="/exodus/12-31.htm">Exodus 12:31-33</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/135-8.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 struck down</span><br /><span class="heb">שֶֽׁ֭הִכָּה</span> <span class="translit">(hik·kāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - relative | Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5221.htm">Strong's 5221: </a> </span><span class="str2">To strike</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the firstborn</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּכוֹרֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ḵō·w·rê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1060.htm">Strong's 1060: </a> </span><span class="str2">Firstborn, chief</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Egypt,</span><br /><span class="heb">מִצְרָ֑יִם</span> <span class="translit">(miṣ·rā·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4714.htm">Strong's 4714: </a> </span><span class="str2">Egypt -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their country in Northwest Africa</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of both man</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵ֝אָדָ֗ם</span> <span class="translit">(mê·’ā·ḏām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_120.htm">Strong's 120: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ruddy, a human being</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="heb">עַד־</span> <span class="translit">(‘aḏ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> </span><span class="str2">As far as, even to, up to, until, while</span><br /><br /><span class="word">beast.</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּהֵמָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(bə·hê·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_929.htm">Strong's 929: </a> </span><span class="str2">A dumb beast, any large quadruped, animal</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/135-8.htm">Psalm 135:8 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/135-8.htm">Psalm 135:8 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/135-8.htm">Psalm 135:8 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/135-8.htm">Psalm 135:8 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/135-8.htm">Psalm 135:8 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/135-8.htm">Psalm 135:8 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/135-8.htm">Psalm 135:8 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/135-8.htm">Psalm 135:8 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/135-8.htm">Psalm 135:8 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/135-8.htm">Psalm 135:8 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/135-8.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 135:8 Who struck the firstborn of Egypt both (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/135-7.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 135:7"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 135:7" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/135-9.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 135:9"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 135:9" /></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>