Parallel Verses

Modern King James verseion

And it happened at midnight Jehovah struck all the first-born in the land of Egypt, from the first-born of Pharaoh that sat on his throne to the first-born of the captive that was in the prison; also all the first-born of cattle.

New American Standard Bible

Now it came about at midnight that the Lord struck all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh who sat on his throne to the firstborn of the captive who was in the dungeon, and all the firstborn of cattle.

King James Version

And it came to pass, that at midnight the LORD smote all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh that sat on his throne unto the firstborn of the captive that was in the dungeon; and all the firstborn of cattle.

Holman Bible

Now at midnight the Lord struck every firstborn male in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh who sat on his throne to the firstborn of the prisoner who was in the dungeon, and every firstborn of the livestock.

International Standard Version

And so at midnight the LORD struck down every firstborn in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh who sat on his throne to the firstborn of the prisoner who was in the dungeon, and all the firstborn of the livestock.

A Conservative Version

And it came to pass at midnight, that LORD smote all the first-born in the land of Egypt, from the first-born of Pharaoh who sat on his throne to the first-born of the captive who was in the dungeon, and all the first-born of cattl

American Standard Version

And it came to pass at midnight, that Jehovah smote all the first-born in the land of Egypt, from the first-born of Pharaoh that sat on his throne unto the first-born of the captive that was in the dungeon; and all the first-born of cattle.

Amplified

Now it happened at midnight that the Lord struck every firstborn in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh who sat on his throne to the firstborn of the prisoner who was in the dungeon, and all the firstborn of the cattle.

Bible in Basic English

And in the middle of the night the Lord sent death on every first male child in the land of Egypt, from the child of Pharaoh on his seat of power to the child of the prisoner in the prison; and the first births of all the cattle.

Darby Translation

And it came to pass that at midnight Jehovah smote all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh who sat on his throne to the firstborn of the captive that was in the dungeon, and all the firstborn of cattle.

Julia Smith Translation

And it will be in the middle of the night, and Jehovah struck every firstborn in the land of Egypt, from the first-born of Pharaoh sitting upon his throne, to the first-born of the captive which is in the house of the pit; and every first-born of the cattle.

King James 2000

And it came to pass, that at midnight the LORD smote all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh that sat on his throne to the firstborn of the captive that was in the dungeon; and all the firstborn of cattle.

Lexham Expanded Bible

{And} in the middle of the night, Yahweh struck all of the firstborn in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh sitting on his throne to the firstborn of the captive who [was] in the prison house and every firstborn of an animal.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

And at midnight the LORD smote all the firstborn in the land of Egypt: from the firstborn of Pharaoh that sat on his seat, unto the firstborn of the captive that was in prison, and all firstborn of the cattle.

NET Bible

It happened at midnight -- the Lord attacked all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh who sat on his throne to the firstborn of the captive who was in the prison, and all the firstborn of the cattle.

New Heart English Bible

It happened at midnight, that the LORD struck all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh who sat on his throne to the firstborn of the captive who was in the dungeon; and all the firstborn of livestock.

The Emphasized Bible

And it came to pass, at midnight, that Yahweh, smote every firstborn in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh who sat upon his throne, unto the firstborn of the captive who was in the pit of his prison, - and every firstborn of beasts.

Webster

And it came to pass, that at midnight the LORD smote all the first-born in the land of Egypt, from the first-born of Pharaoh that sat on his throne, to the first-born of the captive that was in the dungeon; and all the first-born of cattle.

World English Bible

It happened at midnight, that Yahweh struck all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh who sat on his throne to the firstborn of the captive who was in the dungeon; and all the firstborn of livestock.

Youngs Literal Translation

And it cometh to pass, at midnight, that Jehovah hath smitten every first-born in the land of Egypt, from the first-born of Pharaoh who is sitting on his throne, unto the first-born of the captive who is in the prison-house, and every first-born of beasts.

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
And it came to pass, that at midnight
חצי 
Chetsiy 
Usage: 125

the Lord

Usage: 0

נכה 
Nakah 
Usage: 501

בּכור 
B@kowr 
Usage: 117

in the land
ארץ 
'erets 
Usage: 2504

of Egypt
מצרים 
Mitsrayim 
Usage: 681

בּכור 
B@kowr 
Usage: 117

of Pharaoh
פּרעה 
Par`oh 
Usage: 268

ישׁב 
Yashab 
Usage: 1081

on his throne
כּסּה כּסּא 
Kicce' 
Usage: 135

בּכור 
B@kowr 
Usage: 117

of the captive
שׁבי 
Sh@biy 
Usage: 50

that was in the dungeon
בּית 
Bayith 
Usage: 2053

and all the firstborn
בּכור 
B@kowr 
Usage: 117

Context Readings

Death Of Firstborn And Deliverance From Egypt

28 And the sons of Israel went away and did as Jehovah had commanded Moses and Aaron; so they did. 29 And it happened at midnight Jehovah struck all the first-born in the land of Egypt, from the first-born of Pharaoh that sat on his throne to the first-born of the captive that was in the prison; also all the first-born of cattle. 30 And Pharaoh rose up in the night, he and all his servants, and all the Egyptians. And there was a great cry in Egypt, for there was not a house where there was not one dead.


Cross References

Exodus 4:23

And I say to you, Let My son go, that he may serve Me. And if you refuse to let him go, behold, I am going to kill your son, your first-born.

Psalm 78:51

and struck all the first-born in Egypt, the first of the strong in the tents of Ham;

Exodus 11:4-5

And Moses said, Thus says Jehovah: About midnight I will go out into the midst of Egypt.

Numbers 8:17

For all the first-born of the sons of Israel are Mine, both man and animal. On the day that I struck every first-born in the land of Egypt I set them apart for Myself.

Numbers 33:4

For the Egyptians buried all their first-born whom Jehovah had stricken among them. Jehovah also executed judgments upon their gods.

Psalm 105:36

He also struck all the first-born in their land, the chief of all their strength.

Psalm 135:8

He who struck the first-born of Egypt, both of man and animal;

Psalm 136:10

To Him who struck Egypt in their first-born; for His mercy endures forever;

Exodus 12:12

For I will pass through the land of Egypt this night, and will smite all the first-born in the land of Egypt, both man and beast. And I will execute judgments against all the gods of Egypt. I am Jehovah.

Exodus 9:6

And Jehovah did that thing on the next day, and all the cattle of Egypt died. But of the cattle of the sons of Israel, not one died.

Exodus 13:15

And it happened when Pharaoh hardened himself against sending us, Jehovah killed all the first-born of the land of Egypt, both the first-born of man, and the first-born of animals. Therefore I sacrifice to Jehovah all that opens the womb, that are males. But all the first-born of my sons I redeem.

Numbers 3:13

Because all the first-born are Mine. On the day that I struck all the first-born in the land of Egypt I set apart to Myself all the first-born in Israel, both man and animal. They shall be Mine. I am Jehovah.

Job 34:20

In a moment they die, and a people are shaken at midnight and pass away; and the mighty shall be taken away without a hand.

Isaiah 24:22

And they shall be gathered, as prisoners are gathered in a dungeon. And they shall be shut up in the prison, and after many days they shall be judged.

Isaiah 51:14

Bowed he hurries to be freed, and not that he should die in the pit, nor that he lack his bread.

Jeremiah 38:6

And they took Jeremiah and threw him into the pit of Malchiah the son of Hammelech, which was in the court of the prison. And they let Jeremiah down with ropes. And there was no water in the pit, only mud. So Jeremiah sank into the mud.

Jeremiah 38:13

So they drew up Jeremiah with ropes and took him up out of the pit. And Jeremiah remained in the court of the prison.

Zechariah 9:11

You also, by the blood of Your covenant I have freed Your prisoners out of the pit in which is no water.

1 Thessalonians 5:2-3

For you yourselves know accurately that the day of the Lord comes like a thief in the night.

Hebrews 11:28

Through faith he kept the Passover and the sprinkling of blood, lest He who destroyed the first-born should touch them.

Hebrews 12:23

to the general assembly and church of the first-born who are written in Heaven, and to God the judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect,

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