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18 Then [a]the magicians did the same with their secret arts in order to bring forth [b]gnats, but (A)they could not; so there were [c]gnats on man and beast. 19 And the [d]magicians said to Pharaoh, “(B)This is the finger of God.” But Pharaoh’s heart was [e]hardened with strength, and he did not listen to them, as Yahweh had spoken.

The Plague of Flies

20 And Yahweh said to Moses, “(C)Rise early in the morning and stand before Pharaoh [f]as (D)he comes out to the water, and you shall say to him, ‘Thus says Yahweh, “(E)Let My people go, that they may serve Me.

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Footnotes

  1. Exodus 8:18 Or soothsayer priests
  2. Exodus 8:18 Or lice
  3. Exodus 8:18 Or lice
  4. Exodus 8:19 Or soothsayer priests
  5. Exodus 8:19 Lit strengthened
  6. Exodus 8:20 Lit behold