Exodus 9:21
New International Version
But those who ignored the word of the LORD left their slaves and livestock in the field.

New Living Translation
But those who paid no attention to the word of the LORD left theirs out in the open.

English Standard Version
but whoever did not pay attention to the word of the LORD left his slaves and his livestock in the field.

Berean Standard Bible
but those who disregarded the word of the LORD left their servants and livestock in the field.

King James Bible
And he that regarded not the word of the LORD left his servants and his cattle in the field.

New King James Version
But he who did not regard the word of the LORD left his servants and his livestock in the field.

New American Standard Bible
but everyone who did not pay regard to the word of the LORD left his servants and his livestock in the field.

NASB 1995
but he who paid no regard to the word of the LORD left his servants and his livestock in the field.

NASB 1977
but he who paid no regard to the word of the LORD left his servants and his livestock in the field.

Legacy Standard Bible
but he who did not consider in his heart the word of Yahweh left his servants and his livestock in the field.

Amplified Bible
but everyone who ignored and did not take seriously the word of the LORD left his servants and his livestock in the field.

Christian Standard Bible
but those who didn’t take to heart the LORD’s word left their servants and livestock in the field.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
but those who didn’t take the LORD’s word seriously left their servants and livestock in the field.

American Standard Version
and he that regarded not the word of Jehovah left his servants and his cattle in the field.

Contemporary English Version
But others paid no attention to his threats and left their slaves and animals out in the open.

English Revised Version
and he that regarded not the word of the LORD left his servants and his cattle in the field.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
But those who didn't take the LORD's warning seriously left their servants and animals out in the open.

Good News Translation
Others, however, paid no attention to the LORD's warning and left their slaves and animals out in the open.

International Standard Version
But whoever did not pay attention to the message from the LORD left his servants and his livestock outside in the fields.

Majority Standard Bible
but those who disregarded the word of the LORD left their servants and livestock in the field.

NET Bible
but those who did not take the word of the LORD seriously left their servants and their cattle in the field.

New Heart English Bible
Whoever did not regard the word of the LORD left his servants and his livestock in the field.

Webster's Bible Translation
And he that regarded not the word of the LORD, left his servants and his cattle in the field.

World English Bible
Whoever didn’t respect Yahweh’s word left his servants and his livestock in the field.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and he who has not set his heart to the word of YHWH leaves his servants and his livestock in the field.

Young's Literal Translation
and he who hath not set his heart unto the word of Jehovah leaveth his servants and his cattle in the field.

Smith's Literal Translation
And he who set not his heart to the word of Jehovah, will leave his servants and his cattle in the field.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible


Catholic Public Domain Version
But he who neglected the word of the Lord released his servants and cattle into the fields.

New American Bible
But those who did not pay attention to the word of the LORD left their servants and their livestock in the fields.

New Revised Standard Version
Those who did not regard the word of the LORD left their slaves and livestock in the open field.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
But he who regarded not the word of the LORD left his servants and his cattle in the field.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he who did not take the word of LORD JEHOVAH to his heart left his Servants and his animals in the field.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and he that regarded not the word of the LORD left his servants and his cattle in the field.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And he that did not attend in his mind to the word of the Lord, left the cattle in the fields.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Seventh Plague: Hail
20Those among Pharaoh’s officials who feared the word of the LORD hurried to bring their servants and livestock to shelter, 21but those who disregarded the word of the LORD left their servants and livestock in the field. 22Then the LORD said to Moses, “Stretch out your hand toward heaven, so that hail may fall on all the land of Egypt—on man and beast and every plant of the field throughout the land of Egypt.”…

Cross References
Hebrews 3:18-19
And to whom did He swear that they would never enter His rest? Was it not to those who disobeyed? / So we see that it was because of their unbelief that they were unable to enter.

Matthew 13:58
And He did not do many miracles there, because of their unbelief.

Romans 11:20-21
That is correct: They were broken off because of unbelief, but you stand by faith. Do not be arrogant, but be afraid. / For if God did not spare the natural branches, He will certainly not spare you either.

Mark 6:6
And He was amazed at their unbelief. And He went around from village to village, teaching the people.

John 12:37-40
Although Jesus had performed so many signs in their presence, they still did not believe in Him. / This was to fulfill the word of Isaiah the prophet: “Lord, who has believed our message? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?” / For this reason they were unable to believe. For again, Isaiah says: ...

2 Thessalonians 2:10-12
and with every wicked deception directed against those who are perishing, because they refused the love of the truth that would have saved them. / For this reason God will send them a powerful delusion so that they believe the lie, / in order that judgment may come upon all who have disbelieved the truth and delighted in wickedness.

James 1:6-8
But he must ask in faith, without doubting, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. / That man should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. / He is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.

Luke 8:13-14
The seeds on rocky ground are those who hear the word and receive it with joy, but they have no root. They believe for a season, but in the time of testing, they fall away. / The seeds that fell among the thorns are those who hear, but as they go on their way, they are choked by the worries, riches, and pleasures of this life, and their fruit does not mature.

Acts 28:24-27
Some of them were convinced by what he said, but others refused to believe. / They disagreed among themselves and began to leave after Paul had made this final statement: “The Holy Spirit was right when He spoke to your fathers through Isaiah the prophet: / ‘Go to this people and say, “You will be ever hearing but never understanding; you will be ever seeing but never perceiving.” ...

1 Corinthians 10:5-6
Nevertheless, God was not pleased with most of them, for they were struck down in the wilderness. / These things took place as examples to keep us from craving evil things as they did.

Psalm 78:22
because they did not believe God or rely on His salvation.

Numbers 14:11
And the LORD said to Moses, “How long will this people treat Me with contempt? How long will they refuse to believe in Me, despite all the signs I have performed among them?

Deuteronomy 1:32
But in spite of all this, you did not trust the LORD your God,

Isaiah 53:1
Who has believed our message? And to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed?

Jeremiah 5:3
O LORD, do not Your eyes look for truth? You struck them, but they felt no pain. You finished them off, but they refused to accept discipline. They have made their faces harder than stone and refused to repent.


Treasury of Scripture

And he that regarded not the word of the LORD left his servants and his cattle in the field.

regarded not.

Exodus 7:23
And Pharaoh turned and went into his house, neither did he set his heart to this also.

1 Samuel 4:20
And about the time of her death the women that stood by her said unto her, Fear not; for thou hast born a son. But she answered not, neither did she regard it.

1 Chronicles 22:19
Now set your heart and your soul to seek the LORD your God; arise therefore, and build ye the sanctuary of the LORD God, to bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and the holy vessels of God, into the house that is to be built to the name of the LORD.

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Exodus 9
1. The plague on livestock
8. 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 those who disregarded the word of the LORD
This phrase highlights the theme of disobedience and unbelief. In the context of the plagues in Egypt, it underscores the contrast between those who heeded God's warnings and those who did not. The "word of the LORD" refers to the divine message delivered through Moses, which was a call to action to protect themselves from the impending plague. This reflects a broader biblical theme where ignoring God's word leads to consequences, as seen in Genesis 3 with Adam and Eve's disobedience. It also foreshadows the importance of faith and obedience in the New Testament, where Jesus emphasizes hearing and acting upon His words (Matthew 7:24-27).

left their servants and livestock in the field
This part of the verse illustrates the tangible consequences of ignoring divine warnings. In ancient Egypt, livestock were vital to the economy and daily life, serving as a source of food, labor, and wealth. By leaving their servants and livestock in the field, those who disregarded God's warning exposed them to the deadly hailstorm, resulting in significant loss. This act of negligence can be seen as a lack of stewardship and care for what God has entrusted to them. It also serves as a parallel to spiritual neglect, where failing to heed God's word can lead to spiritual ruin. The imagery of leaving the field unprotected can be connected to Jesus' parable of the sower, where the seed that falls on rocky ground or among thorns fails to thrive (Mark 4:3-20), symbolizing the importance of a receptive heart to God's message.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Pharaoh
The ruler of Egypt who hardened his heart against God's commands delivered through Moses.

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 demonstrated His power through the plagues.

4. The Plagues
A series of divine judgments sent by God upon Egypt, with the seventh being the plague of hail.

5. The Israelites
God's chosen people, who were living in Egypt and were the intended recipients of God's deliverance.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Heeding God's Word
Ignoring God's warnings leads to destruction. We must be attentive and responsive to His instructions.

Faith and Obedience
True faith is demonstrated through obedience. Those who believed God's word acted to protect their servants and livestock.

Consequences of Disregard
Disregarding God's word results in tangible consequences, as seen in the loss suffered by those who left their servants and livestock in the field.

God's Sovereignty and Mercy
Even in judgment, God provides a way of escape for those who will listen and obey.

The Role of Leadership
Leaders have a responsibility to heed God's warnings and protect those under their care.Verse 21. - He that regarded not. If there were men who believed in the power and truthfulness of Jehovah, there were probably more who did not believe. As Lot "seemed as one that mocked unto his sons-in-law" (Genesis 19:14), so Moses and Aaron appeared to the great mass of the Egyptians. As observed above, a hail-storm that could endanger life, either of man or beast, was beyond all Egyptian experience, and must have seemed almost impossible.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
but those who
וַאֲשֶׁ֥ר (wa·’ă·šer)
Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

disregarded
שָׂ֛ם (śām)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7760: Put -- to put, place, set

the word
דְּבַ֣ר (də·ḇar)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause

of the LORD
יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

left
וַֽיַּעֲזֹ֛ב (way·ya·‘ă·zōḇ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5800: To loosen, relinquish, permit

their servants
עֲבָדָ֥יו (‘ă·ḇā·ḏāw)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5650: Slave, servant

and livestock
מִקְנֵ֖הוּ (miq·nê·hū)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 4735: Something bought, property, livestock, acquisition

in the field.
בַּשָּׂדֶֽה׃ (baś·śā·ḏeh)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7704: Field, land


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