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out from Pharaoh, and intreated the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/exodus/10.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So he went out from Pharaoh and entreated the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/exodus/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then he left Pharaoh and pleaded with the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/exodus/10.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He went out from Pharaoh and made supplication to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/exodus/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And he went out from Pharaoh and made supplication to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/exodus/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And he went out from Pharaoh and entreated Yahweh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/exodus/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Moses left Pharaoh and entreated the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/exodus/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Moses left Pharaoh’s presence and appealed to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/exodus/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Moses left Pharaoh&#8217s presence and appealed to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/exodus/10.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And he went out from Pharaoh, and entreated Jehovah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/exodus/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Moses left the palace and prayed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/exodus/10.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And he went out from Pharaoh, and entreated the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/exodus/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Moses left Pharaoh and prayed to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/exodus/10.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Moses left the king and prayed to the LORD. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/exodus/10.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Moses left Pharaoh and prayed to the LORD. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/exodus/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Moses left Pharaoh?s presence and appealed to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/exodus/10.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Moses went out from Pharaoh and prayed to the LORD,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/exodus/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He went out from Pharaoh, and prayed to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/exodus/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And he went out from Pharaoh, and entreated the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/exodus/10.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Moses went out from Pharaoh, and prayed to Yahweh. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/exodus/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And he goes out from Pharaoh, and makes supplication to YHWH,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/exodus/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And he goeth out from Pharaoh, and maketh supplication unto Jehovah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/exodus/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he will go forth from Pharaoh, and will pray to Jehovah.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/exodus/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Moses going forth from the presence of Pharao, prayed to the Lord. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/exodus/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And Moses, departing from the sight of Pharaoh, prayed to the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/exodus/10.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />When Moses left Pharaoh, he prayed to the LORD,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/exodus/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />So he went out from Pharaoh and prayed to the LORD.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/exodus/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Moses went out from the presence of Pharaoh and prayed be fore the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/exodus/10.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Moshe went out from before Pharaoh and he prayed before LORD JEHOVAH.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/exodus/10.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And he went out from Pharaoh, and entreated the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/exodus/10.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Moses went forth from Pharao, and prayed to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/exodus/10-18.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=2472" 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/10.htm">The Eighth Plague: Locusts</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">17</span>Now please forgive my sin once more and appeal to the LORD your God, that He may remove this death from me.” <span class="reftext">18</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3318.htm" title="3318: way·yê·ṣê (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.">So Moses left</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: mê·‘im (Prep-m) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6547.htm" title="6547: par·‘ōh (N-proper-ms) -- A title of Eg. kings. Of Egyptian derivation; Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings.">Pharaoh’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/6279.htm" title="6279: way·ye‘·tar (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To pray, supplicate. A primitive root; to burn incense in worship, i.e. Intercede.">presence and appealed</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD.</a> </span><span class="reftext">19</span>And the LORD changed the wind to a very strong west wind that carried off the locusts and blew them into the Red Sea. Not a single locust remained anywhere in Egypt.…<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/8-30.htm">Exodus 8:30</a></span><br />Then Moses left Pharaoh and prayed to the LORD,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/9-33.htm">Exodus 9:33</a></span><br />Then Moses departed from Pharaoh, went out of the city, and spread out his hands to the LORD. The thunder and hail ceased, and the rain no longer poured down on the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/32-11.htm">Exodus 32:11-14</a></span><br />But Moses sought the favor of the LORD his God, saying, “O LORD, why does Your anger burn against Your people, whom You brought out of the land of Egypt with great power and a mighty hand? / Why should the Egyptians declare, ‘He brought them out with evil intent, to kill them in the mountains and wipe them from the face of the earth’? Turn from Your fierce anger and relent from doing harm to Your people. / Remember Your servants Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, to whom You swore by Your very self when You declared, ‘I will make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky, and I will give your descendants all this land that I have promised, and it shall be their inheritance forever.’” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/11-2.htm">Numbers 11:2</a></span><br />And the people cried out to Moses, and he prayed to the LORD, and the fire died down.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/21-7.htm">Numbers 21:7</a></span><br />Then the people came to Moses and said, “We have sinned by speaking against the LORD and against you. Intercede with the LORD so He will take the snakes away from us.” So Moses interceded for the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/12-19.htm">1 Samuel 12:19-23</a></span><br />They pleaded with Samuel, “Pray to the LORD your God for your servants so that we will not die! For we have added to all our sins the evil of asking for a king.” / “Do not be afraid,” Samuel replied. “Even though you have committed all this evil, do not turn aside from following the LORD, but serve the LORD with all your heart. / Do not turn aside after worthless things that cannot profit you or deliver you, for they are empty. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/13-6.htm">1 Kings 13:6</a></span><br />Then the king responded to the man of God, “Intercede with the LORD your God and pray for me that my hand may be restored.” So the man of God interceded with the LORD, and the king’s hand was restored to him as it was before.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/19-15.htm">2 Kings 19:15-20</a></span><br />And Hezekiah prayed before the LORD: “O LORD, God of Israel, enthroned between the cherubim, You alone are God over all the kingdoms of the earth. You made the heavens and the earth. / Incline Your ear, O LORD, and hear; open Your eyes, O LORD, and see. Listen to the words that Sennacherib has sent to defy the living God. / Truly, O LORD, the kings of Assyria have laid waste these nations and their lands. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/32-20.htm">2 Chronicles 32:20-21</a></span><br />In response, King Hezekiah and the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz cried out to heaven in prayer, / and the LORD sent an angel who annihilated every mighty man of valor and every leader and commander in the camp of the king of Assyria. So he withdrew to his own land in disgrace. And when he entered the temple of his god, some of his own sons struck him down with the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/106-23.htm">Psalm 106:23</a></span><br />So He said He would destroy them—had not Moses His chosen one stood before Him in the breach to divert His wrath from destroying them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/15-1.htm">Jeremiah 15:1</a></span><br />Then the LORD said to me: “Even if Moses and Samuel should stand before Me, My heart would not go out to this people. Send them from My presence, and let them go!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/5-16.htm">James 5:16-18</a></span><br />Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail. / Elijah was a man just like us. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years. / Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth yielded its crops.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/21-22.htm">Matthew 21:22</a></span><br />If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/11-24.htm">Mark 11:24</a></span><br />Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/11-9.htm">Luke 11:9-10</a></span><br />So I tell you: Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And he went out from Pharaoh, and entreated the LORD.</p><p class="hdg">went</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/8-30.htm">Exodus 8:30</a></b></br> And Moses went out from Pharaoh, and intreated the LORD.</p><p class="hdg">and intreated</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/8-9.htm">Exodus 8:9,28,29</a></b></br> And Moses said unto Pharaoh, Glory over me: when shall I intreat for thee, and for thy servants, and for thy people, to destroy the frogs from thee and thy houses, <i>that</i> they may remain in the river only? … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/5-44.htm">Matthew 5:44</a></b></br> But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/6-28.htm">Luke 6:28</a></b></br> Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/8-30.htm">Entreated</a> <a href="/exodus/8-30.htm">Intreated</a> <a href="/exodus/8-30.htm">Maketh</a> <a href="/exodus/10-16.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/exodus/10-16.htm">Pharaoh</a> <a href="/exodus/8-30.htm">Prayed</a> <a href="/exodus/10-17.htm">Prayer</a> <a href="/exodus/10-17.htm">Supplication</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/32-11.htm">Entreated</a> <a href="/judges/13-8.htm">Intreated</a> <a href="/exodus/25-2.htm">Maketh</a> <a href="/exodus/10-21.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/exodus/10-20.htm">Pharaoh</a> <a href="/numbers/11-2.htm">Prayed</a> <a href="/exodus/33-13.htm">Prayer</a> <a href="/1_samuel/13-12.htm">Supplication</a><div class="vheading2">Exodus 10</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/10-1.htm">God threatens to send locusts</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/10-7.htm">Pharaoh, moved by his servants, inclines to let the Israelites go</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/10-12.htm">The plague of the locusts</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/10-16.htm">Pharaoh entreats Moses</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/10-21.htm">The plague of darkness</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/10-24.htm">Pharaoh again entreats 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/10.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/10.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>So Moses left Pharaoh’s presence</b><br>Moses, as the leader and prophet of the Israelites, frequently interacted with Pharaoh, the ruler of Egypt, during the plagues. This phrase indicates a moment of transition where Moses departs from the royal court. The context here is the ongoing negotiation between Moses and Pharaoh regarding the release of the Israelites from slavery. Historically, Pharaohs were considered divine figures in Egyptian culture, making Moses' boldness in confronting him significant. This departure signifies a moment of intercession, where Moses steps away from human authority to seek divine intervention.<p><b>and appealed to the LORD.</b><br>Moses' appeal to the LORD demonstrates his role as an intercessor for the people of Israel. This act of prayer highlights the relationship between Moses and God, where Moses consistently seeks God's guidance and intervention. Theologically, this reflects the biblical principle of reliance on God rather than human power. It also prefigures the mediatory role of Jesus Christ, who intercedes on behalf of humanity. The act of appealing to the LORD underscores the importance of prayer and dependence on God in times of crisis, a theme echoed throughout scripture, such as in the Psalms and the New Testament teachings on prayer.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The central human figure in this passage, Moses is the prophet and leader chosen by God to deliver the Israelites from Egyptian bondage. His role is to communicate God's demands to Pharaoh and lead the Israelites out of Egypt.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/p/pharaoh.htm">Pharaoh</a></b><br>The ruler of Egypt, Pharaoh is the antagonist in the Exodus account. His hardened heart and refusal to release the Israelites lead to a series of plagues upon Egypt.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant God of Israel, who demonstrates His power and sovereignty through the plagues. He is the one to whom Moses appeals for the removal of the plague.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/e/egypt.htm">Egypt</a></b><br>The land where the Israelites are enslaved. It is the setting for the plagues and the backdrop for God's demonstration of power.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_plague_of_locusts.htm">The Plague of Locusts</a></b><br>This is the eighth plague that God sends upon Egypt as a judgment for Pharaoh's refusal to let the Israelites go. It devastates the land by consuming all the crops and vegetation.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_intercessory_prayer.htm">The Power of Intercessory Prayer</a></b><br>Moses' appeal to the LORD demonstrates the importance and effectiveness of intercessory prayer. Believers are encouraged to pray on behalf of others, trusting in God's power to intervene.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_mercy.htm">God's Sovereignty and Mercy</a></b><br>The LORD's response to Moses' prayer shows His sovereignty over creation and His willingness to show mercy. This encourages believers to trust in God's control over all circumstances.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_obedience_in_leadership.htm">The Role of Obedience in Leadership</a></b><br>Moses' obedience in returning to Pharaoh and then appealing to God highlights the importance of faithful leadership. Leaders are called to act in obedience to God's commands, even in challenging situations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_hardness_of_heart.htm">The Hardness of Heart</a></b><br>Pharaoh's hardened heart serves as a warning against resisting God's will. Believers are reminded to remain open and responsive to God's direction.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_disobedience.htm">The Consequences of Disobedience</a></b><br>The plagues, including the locusts, illustrate the severe consequences of disobedience to God. This serves as a reminder of the importance of aligning one's life with God's commands.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/exodus/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 18.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">He... intreated the Lord</span>. Moses complied, though Pharaoh had this time made no distinct promise of releasing the people. He had learnt that no dependence was to be placed on such promises, and that it was idle to exact them. If anything could have touched the dull and hard heart of the king, it would have been the gentleness and magnanimity shown by Moses in uttering no word of reproach, making no conditions, but simply granting his request as soon as it was made, and obtaining the removal of the plague. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/exodus/10-18.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">So Moses left</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֵּצֵ֖א</span> <span class="translit">(way·yê·ṣê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3318.htm">Strong's 3318: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, bring, out, direct and proxim</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Pharaoh’s</span><br /><span class="heb">פַּרְעֹ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(par·‘ōh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6547.htm">Strong's 6547: </a> </span><span class="str2">Pharaoh -- a title of Egypt kings</span><br /><br /><span class="word">presence and appealed</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֶּעְתַּ֖ר</span> <span class="translit">(way·ye‘·tar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6279.htm">Strong's 6279: </a> </span><span class="str2">To burn incense in worship, intercede</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the LORD.</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/10-18.htm">Exodus 10:18 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/exodus/10-18.htm">Exodus 10:18 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/exodus/10-18.htm">Exodus 10:18 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/exodus/10-18.htm">Exodus 10:18 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/exodus/10-18.htm">Exodus 10:18 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/10-18.htm">Exodus 10:18 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/10-18.htm">Exodus 10:18 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/10-18.htm">Exodus 10:18 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/10-18.htm">Exodus 10:18 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/exodus/10-18.htm">Exodus 10:18 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/exodus/10-18.htm">OT Law: Exodus 10:18 He went out from Pharaoh and prayed (Exo. 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