Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But I have raised you up for this very purpose, that I might show you my power and that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth. New Living Translation But I have spared you for a purpose—to show you my power and to spread my fame throughout the earth. English Standard Version But for this purpose I have raised you up, to show you my power, so that my name may be proclaimed in all the earth. Berean Standard Bible But I have raised you up for this very purpose, that I might display My power to you, and that My name might be proclaimed in all the earth. King James Bible And in very deed for this cause have I raised thee up, for to shew in thee my power; and that my name may be declared throughout all the earth. New King James Version But indeed for this purpose I have raised you up, that I may show My power in you, and that My name may be declared in all the earth. New American Standard Bible But indeed, for this reason I have allowed you to remain, in order to show you My power and in order to proclaim My name throughout the earth. NASB 1995 “But, indeed, for this reason I have allowed you to remain, in order to show you My power and in order to proclaim My name through all the earth. NASB 1977 “But, indeed, for this cause I have allowed you to remain, in order to show you My power, and in order to proclaim My name through all the earth. Legacy Standard Bible But, indeed, for this reason I have caused you to stand, in order to show you My power and in order to recount My name through all the earth. Amplified Bible But indeed for this very reason I have allowed you to live, in order to show you My power and in order that My name may be proclaimed throughout all the earth. Christian Standard Bible However, I have let you live for this purpose: to show you my power and to make my name known on the whole earth. Holman Christian Standard Bible However, I have let you live for this purpose: to show you My power and to make My name known in all the earth. American Standard Version but in very deed for this cause have I made thee to stand, to show thee my power, and that my name may be declared throughout all the earth. Contemporary English Version But he has kept you alive, just to show you his power and to bring honor to himself everywhere in the world. English Revised Version but in very deed for this cause have I made thee to stand, for to shew thee my power, and that my name may be declared throughout all the earth. GOD'S WORD® Translation But I have spared you for this reason. I want to show you my power and make my name famous throughout the earth. Good News Translation But to show you my power I have let you live so that my fame might spread over the whole world. International Standard Version However, I've kept you standing in order to show you my power and to declare my name in all the earth. Majority Standard Bible But I have raised you up for this very purpose, that I might display My power to you, and that My name might be proclaimed in all the earth. NET Bible But for this purpose I have caused you to stand: to show you my strength, and so that my name may be declared in all the earth. New Heart English Bible but indeed for this purpose I have raised you up, to show you my power, and that my name may be proclaimed in all the earth; Webster's Bible Translation And in very deed for this cause have I raised thee up, to show in thee my power; and that my name may be declared throughout all the earth. World English Bible but indeed for this cause I have made you stand: to show you my power, and that my name may be declared throughout all the earth, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd yet for this I have caused you to stand, so as to show you My power, and for the sake of declaring My Name in all the earth; Young's Literal Translation 'And yet for this I have caused thee to stand, so as to show thee My power, and for the sake of declaring My Name in all the earth; Smith's Literal Translation And yet for this I raised thee up in order to cause thee to see my strength; and for the sake of declaring my name in all the earth. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd therefore have I raised thee, that I may shew my power in thee, and my name may be spoken of throughout all the earth. Catholic Public Domain Version But it was for this reason that I appointed you, so that I may reveal my strength by you, and so that my name may be described throughout all the earth. New American Bible But this is why I have let you survive: to show you my power and to make my name resound throughout the earth! New Revised Standard Version But this is why I have let you live: to show you my power, and to make my name resound through all the earth. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut for this cause have I raised you to the throne, to show you my power, and that my name may be declared throughout all the earth. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And moreover it is for this that I raised you up so that I shall show you my power and so that My Name will be proclaimed in all the Earth. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917But in very deed for this cause have I made thee to stand, to show thee My power, and that My name may be declared throughout all the earth. Brenton Septuagint Translation And for this purpose hast thou been preserved, that I might display in thee my strength, and that my name might be published in all the earth. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Seventh Plague: Hail…15For by this time I could have stretched out My hand and struck you and your people with a plague to wipe you off the earth. 16But I have raised you up for this very purpose, that I might display My power to you, and that My name might be proclaimed in all the earth. 17Still, you lord it over My people and do not allow them to go.… Cross References Romans 9:17 For the Scripture says to Pharaoh: “I raised you up for this very purpose, that I might display My power in you, and that My name might be proclaimed in all the earth.” Exodus 14:4 And I will harden Pharaoh’s heart so that he will pursue them. But I will gain honor by means of Pharaoh and all his army, and the Egyptians will know that I am the LORD.” So this is what the Israelites did. Exodus 14:17-18 And I will harden the hearts of the Egyptians so that they will go in after them. Then I will gain honor by means of Pharaoh and all his army and chariots and horsemen. / The Egyptians will know that I am the LORD when I am honored through Pharaoh, his chariots, and his horsemen.” Exodus 10:1-2 Then the LORD said to Moses, “Go to Pharaoh, for I have hardened his heart and the hearts of his officials, that I may perform these miraculous signs of Mine among them, / and that you may tell your children and grandchildren how severely I dealt with the Egyptians when I performed miraculous signs among them, so that all of you may know that I am the LORD.” Exodus 15:11 Who among the gods is like You, O LORD? Who is like You—majestic in holiness, revered with praises, performing wonders? Deuteronomy 4:34-35 Or has any god tried to take as his own a nation out of another nation—by trials, signs, wonders, and war, by a strong hand and an outstretched arm, and by great terrors—as the LORD your God did for you in Egypt, before your eyes? / You were shown these things so that you would know that the LORD is God; there is no other besides Him. Psalm 106:8 Yet He saved them for the sake of His name, to make His power known. Isaiah 63:12-14 who sent His glorious arm to lead them by the right hand of Moses, who divided the waters before them to gain for Himself everlasting renown, / who led them through the depths like a horse in the wilderness, so that they did not stumble? / Like cattle going down to the valley, the Spirit of the LORD gave them rest. You led Your people this way to make for Yourself a glorious name. Ezekiel 20:9 But I acted for the sake of My name, that it should not be profaned in the eyes of the nations among whom they were living, in whose sight I had revealed Myself to Israel by bringing them out of the land of Egypt. Ezekiel 20:14 But I acted for the sake of My name, so that it would not be profaned in the eyes of the nations in whose sight I had brought them out. Ezekiel 36:22-23 Therefore tell the house of Israel that this is what the Lord GOD says: It is not for your sake that I will act, O house of Israel, but for My holy name, which you profaned among the nations to which you went. / I will show the holiness of My great name, which has been profaned among the nations—the name you have profaned among them. Then the nations will know that I am the LORD, declares the Lord GOD, when I show My holiness in you before their eyes. Daniel 4:37 Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and exalt and glorify the King of heaven, for all His works are true and all His ways are just. And He is able to humble those who walk in pride. John 9:3 Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but this happened so that the works of God would be displayed in him. John 11:4 When Jesus heard this, He said, “This sickness will not end in death. No, it is for the glory of God, so that the Son of God may be glorified through it.” Acts 9:15-16 “Go!” said the Lord. “This man is My chosen instrument to carry My name before the Gentiles and their kings, and before the people of Israel. / I will show him how much he must suffer for My name.” Treasury of Scripture And in very deed for this cause have I raised you up, for to show in you my power; and that my name may be declared throughout all the earth. deed Exodus 14:17 And I, behold, I will harden the hearts of the Egyptians, and they shall follow them: and I will get me honour upon Pharaoh, and upon all his host, upon his chariots, and upon his horsemen. Psalm 83:17,18 Let them be confounded and troubled for ever; yea, let them be put to shame, and perish: … Proverbs 16:4 The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil. raised thee up. Exodus 14:4 And I will harden Pharaoh's heart, that he shall follow after them; and I will be honoured upon Pharaoh, and upon all his host; that the Egyptians may know that I am the LORD. And they did so. Exodus 15:11-16 Who is like unto thee, O LORD, among the gods? who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders? … Exodus 18:11 Now I know that the LORD is greater than all gods: for in the thing wherein they dealt proudly he was above them. that my 1 Chronicles 16:24 Declare his glory among the heathen; his marvellous works among all nations. Psalm 64:9 And all men shall fear, and shall declare the work of God; for they shall wisely consider of his doing. Psalm 83:17,18 Let them be confounded and troubled for ever; yea, let them be put to shame, and perish: … Jump to Previous Allowed Cause Clear Declared Declaring Deed Destruction Earth Honoured Indeed Kept Live Order Power Proclaim Proclaimed Purpose Raised Reason Sake Shew Show Stand ThroughoutJump to Next Allowed Cause Clear Declared Declaring Deed Destruction Earth Honoured Indeed Kept Live Order Power Proclaim Proclaimed Purpose Raised Reason Sake Shew Show Stand ThroughoutExodus 9 1. The plague on livestock8. The plague of boils 13. The message of Moses about the hail, 22. The plague of hail 27. Pharaoh pleads with Moses, but yet is hardened But I have raised you up for this very purpose This phrase indicates divine sovereignty and purpose. In the context of Exodus, God is speaking to Pharaoh through Moses. The raising up of Pharaoh can be understood as God's allowance of Pharaoh's position and power to fulfill a specific divine plan. This reflects the biblical theme of God using even those who oppose Him to accomplish His purposes, as seen in Romans 9:17. Historically, Pharaohs were considered gods in Egyptian culture, yet here, the true God asserts His control over earthly rulers. that I might display My power to you and that My name might be proclaimed in all the earth Persons / Places / Events 1. PharaohThe ruler of Egypt, whose heart was hardened by God to demonstrate His power and sovereignty. 2. Moses The prophet and leader chosen by God to deliver the Israelites from Egyptian bondage. 3. Egypt The land where the Israelites were enslaved and where God displayed His power through the plagues. 4. The Plagues A series of divine judgments on Egypt, demonstrating God's power and authority over creation. 5. God's Sovereignty The central theme of this passage, highlighting God's control over nations and rulers to fulfill His purposes. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty and PurposeGod raises leaders and nations to fulfill His divine purposes, demonstrating His ultimate control over history. The Display of God's Power God's actions in history, such as the plagues in Egypt, serve to reveal His power and authority to all people. Proclaiming God's Name Believers are called to recognize and proclaim God's greatness, as His works are meant to be a testimony to the world. The Hardening of Hearts The hardening of Pharaoh's heart serves as a warning about resisting God's will and the consequences of pride and disobedience. Trust in God's Plan Even in difficult circumstances, believers can trust that God is working out His purposes for His glory and our good.(16) And in very deed for this cause have I raised thee up.--Rather, but truly on this account have I made thee stand--i.e., kept thee alive, not for thy deserts, not even in pity, but only "for to show in thee My power." Thou hast provoked Me so that long since thou wouldst have been "cut off from the earth," only that My glory will be the more shown forth by thy continuance in life, and by the further plagues and punishments whereto thou wilt be subjected. That my name may be declared.--Comp. Exodus 14:17; Exodus 15:14-16, &c. Verse 16. - And in very deed, etc. Rather, "But truly for this cause have I caused thee to stand," i.e., "kept thee alive and sustained thee in the position thou occupiest" for to shew to thee my power - i.e., to impress thee, if it is possible that thou canst be impressed, with the greatness of my power, and the foolishness of any attempt to resist it, and also that my name may be declared throughout all the earth - i.e., that attention may be called widely among the neighbouring nations to the great truth that there is really but one God, who alone can deliver, and whom it is impossible to resist.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Butוְאוּלָ֗ם (wə·’ū·lām) Conjunctive waw | Conjunction Strong's 199: However, on the contrary I have raised you up הֶעֱמַדְתִּ֔יךָ (he·‘ĕ·maḏ·tî·ḵā) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - first person common singular | second person masculine singular Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations for this very purpose, זֹאת֙ (zōṯ) Pronoun - feminine singular Strong's 2063: Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, that בַּעֲב֖וּר (ba·‘ă·ḇūr) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5668: Crossed, transit, on account of, in order that I might display הַרְאֹתְךָ֣ (har·’ō·ṯə·ḵā) Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 7200: To see to you אֶת־ (’eṯ-) Direct object marker Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case My power, כֹּחִ֑י (kō·ḥî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 3581: A small reptile (of unknown species) and that וּלְמַ֛עַן (ū·lə·ma·‘an) Conjunctive waw | Conjunction Strong's 4616: Purpose -- intent My name שְׁמִ֖י (šə·mî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 8034: A name might be proclaimed סַפֵּ֥ר (sap·pêr) Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct Strong's 5608: To count, recount, relate in all בְּכָל־ (bə·ḵāl) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the earth. הָאָֽרֶץ׃ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land Links Exodus 9:16 NIVExodus 9:16 NLT Exodus 9:16 ESV Exodus 9:16 NASB Exodus 9:16 KJV Exodus 9:16 BibleApps.com Exodus 9:16 Biblia Paralela Exodus 9:16 Chinese Bible Exodus 9:16 French Bible Exodus 9:16 Catholic Bible OT Law: Exodus 9:16 But indeed for this cause I have (Exo. 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