Exodus 8:22

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And I will sever in that day the land of Goshen, in which my people dwell, that no swarms [of flies] shall be there; to the end thou mayest know that I [am] the LORD in the midst of the earth.

Complete Jewish Bible:

But I will set apart the land of Goshen, where my people live -no swarms of insects will be there - so that you can realize that I am ADONAI, right here in the land.

Berean Standard Bible:

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.

American Standard Version:

And I will set apart in that day the land of Goshen, in which my people dwell, that no swarms of flies shall be there; to the end thou mayest know that I am Jehovah in the midst of the earth.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And I will sever^{H6395} in that day^{H3117} the land^{H776} of Goshen^{H1657}, in which my people^{H5971} dwell^{H5975}, that no^{H1115} swarms^{H6157} of flies shall be^{H1961} there; to the end^{H4616} thou mayest know^{H3045} that I am the LORD^{H3068} in the midst^{H7130} of the earth^{H776}.

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Commentary for Exodus 8:22

1. Themes:
- Divine Distinction: The verse highlights God's ability to distinguish between His people and others, protecting the Israelites from the plague of flies while it afflicts the Egyptians.
- God's Sovereignty: It emphasizes God's power over nature and His role as the ultimate authority, reinforcing the theme that He is the Lord of all the earth.
- Knowledge of God: The plague serves as a sign to show Egypt (and by extension, the Israelites) God's identity and power, so they may acknowledge Him.

2. Historical Context:
- Exodus 8:22 is set within the narrative of the ten plagues that God sends upon Egypt to convince Pharaoh to release the Israelites from slavery. This particular verse occurs during the plague of flies (or swarms), which is the fourth plague.
- The Israelites are living in the land of Goshen at this time, a region of Egypt that is fertile and suitable for raising livestock.
- The plagues are a response to Pharaoh's hardened heart and refusal to let the Israelites go, despite the requests of Moses and Aaron.
- The severity of the plagues escalates, demonstrating God's control over various aspects of the natural world and Egyptian life, with the ultimate goal of delivering His people from bondage.
- The distinction made between the Israelites and the Egyptians during the plagues serves to illustrate God's favor towards His chosen people and His intention to preserve them through the judgments against Egypt.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H6395
   There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: פָּלָה
   Transliteration: pâlâh
   Pronunciation: paw-law'
   Description: a primitive root; to distinguish (literally or figuratively); put a difference, show marvellous, separate, set apart, sever, make wonderfully.
   
2. Strong's Number: H3117
   There are 1931 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יוֹם
   Transliteration: yôwm
   Pronunciation: yome
   Description: from an unused root meaning to be hot; a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated term), (often used adverb); age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger.
   
3. Strong's Number: H776
   There are 2739 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אֶרֶץ
   Transliteration: ʼerets
   Pronunciation: eh'-rets
   Description: from an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth (at large, or partitively a land); [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world.
   
4. Strong's Number: H1657
   There are 14 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: גֹּשֶׁן
   Transliteration: Gôshen
   Pronunciation: go'-shen
   Description: probably of Egyptian origin; Goshen, the residence of the Israelites in Egypt; also a place in Palestine; Goshen.
   
5. Strong's Number: H5971
   There are 1654 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עַם
   Transliteration: ʻam
   Pronunciation: am
   Description: from עָמַם; a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock; folk, men, nation, people.
   
6. Strong's Number: H5975
   There are 495 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עָמַד
   Transliteration: ʻâmad
   Pronunciation: aw-mad'
   Description: a primitive root; to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive); abide (behind), appoint, arise, cease, confirm, continue, dwell, be employed, endure, establish, leave, make, ordain, be (over), place, (be) present (self), raise up, remain, repair, [phrase] serve, set (forth, over, -tle, up), (make to, make to be at a, with-) stand (by, fast, firm, still, up), (be at a) stay (up), tarry.
   
7. Strong's Number: H1115
   There are 29 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בִּלְתִּי
   Transliteration: biltîy
   Pronunciation: bil-tee'
   Description: constructive feminine of בָּלָה (equivalent to בְּלִי); properly, a failure of, i.e. (used only as a negative particle, usually with a prepositional prefix) not, except, without, unless, besides, because not, until, etc.; because un(satiable), beside, but, [phrase] continual, except, from, lest, neither, no more, none, not, nothing, save, that no, without.
   
8. Strong's Number: H6157
   There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עָרֹב
   Transliteration: ʻârôb
   Pronunciation: aw-robe'
   Description: from עָרַב; a mosquito (from its swarming); divers sorts of flies, swarm.
   
9. Strong's Number: H1961
   There are 72 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: הָיָה
   Transliteration: hâyâh
   Pronunciation: haw-yaw
   Description: a primitive root (compare הָוָא); to exist, i.e. be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary); beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use.
   
10. Strong's Number: H4616
    There are 10 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: מַעַן
    Transliteration: maʻan
    Pronunciation: mah'-an
    Description: from עָנָה; properly, heed, i.e. purpose; used only adverbially, on account of (as a motive or an aim), teleologically, in order that; because of, to the end (intent) that, for (to,... 's sake), [phrase] lest, that, to.
    
11. Strong's Number: H3045
    There are 873 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: יָדַע
    Transliteration: yâdaʻ
    Pronunciation: yaw-dah'
    Description: a primitive root; to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation, care, recognition; and causatively, instruction, designation, punishment, etc.); acknowledge, acquaintance(-ted with), advise, answer, appoint, assuredly, be aware, (un-) awares, can(-not), certainly, comprehend, consider, [idiom] could they, cunning, declare, be diligent, (can, cause to) discern, discover, endued with, familiar friend, famous, feel, can have, be (ig-) norant, instruct, kinsfolk, kinsman, (cause to let, make) know, (come to give, have, take) knowledge, have (knowledge), (be, make, make to be, make self) known, [phrase] be learned, [phrase] lie by man, mark, perceive, privy to, [idiom] prognosticator, regard, have respect, skilful, shew, can (man of) skill, be sure, of a surety, teach, (can) tell, understand, have (understanding), [idiom] will be, wist, wit, wot.
    
12. Strong's Number: H3068
    There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: יְהֹוָה
    Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
    Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
    Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה.
    
13. Strong's Number: H7130
    There are 220 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: קֶרֶב
    Transliteration: qereb
    Pronunciation: keh'-reb
    Description: from קָרַב; properly, the nearest part, i.e. the center, whether literal, figurative or adverbial (especially with preposition); [idiom] among, [idiom] before, bowels, [idiom] unto charge, [phrase] eat (up), [idiom] heart, [idiom] him, [idiom] in, inward ([idiom] -ly, part, -s, thought), midst, [phrase] out of, purtenance, [idiom] therein, [idiom] through, [idiom] within self.