Exodus 9:26
New International Version
The only place it did not hail was the land of Goshen, where the Israelites were.

New Living Translation
The only place without hail was the region of Goshen, where the people of Israel lived.

English Standard Version
Only in the land of Goshen, where the people of Israel were, was there no hail.

Berean Standard Bible
The only place where it did not hail was in the land of Goshen, where the Israelites lived.

King James Bible
Only in the land of Goshen, where the children of Israel were, was there no hail.

New King James Version
Only in the land of Goshen, where the children of Israel were, there was no hail.

New American Standard Bible
Only in the land of Goshen, where the sons of Israel were, was there no hail.

NASB 1995
Only in the land of Goshen, where the sons of Israel were, there was no hail.

NASB 1977
Only in the land of Goshen, where the sons of Israel were, there was no hail.

Legacy Standard Bible
Only in the land of Goshen, where the sons of Israel were, there was no hail.

Amplified Bible
Only in the land of Goshen, where the children of Israel lived, was there no hail.

Christian Standard Bible
The only place it didn’t hail was in the land of Goshen, where the Israelites were.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The only place it didn’t hail was in the land of Goshen where the Israelites were.

American Standard Version
Only in the land of Goshen, where the children of Israel were, was there no hail.

Contemporary English Version
Only Goshen, where the Israelites lived, was safe from the storm.

English Revised Version
Only in the land of Goshen, where the children of Israel were, was there no hail.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The only place it didn't hail was the region of Goshen, where the Israelites lived.

Good News Translation
The region of Goshen, where the Israelites lived, was the only place where there was no hail.

International Standard Version
Only in the land of Goshen, where the Israelis were, was there no hail.

Majority Standard Bible
The only place where it did not hail was in the land of Goshen, where the Israelites lived.

NET Bible
Only in the land of Goshen, where the Israelites lived, was there no hail.

New Heart English Bible
Only in the land of Goshen, where the children of Israel were, there was no hail.

Webster's Bible Translation
Only in the land of Goshen, where the children of Israel were, there was no hail.

World English Bible
Only in the land of Goshen, where the children of Israel were, there was no hail.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
only in the land of Goshen, where the sons of Israel [are], there has been no hail.

Young's Literal Translation
only in the land of Goshen, where the sons of Israel are, there hath been no hail.

Smith's Literal Translation
Only in the land of Goshen, there were the sons of Israel, was no hail.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Only in the land of Gessen, where the children of Israel were, the hail fell not.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Only in the land of Goshen, where the sons of Israel were, did the hail not fall.

New American Bible
Only in the land of Goshen, where the Israelites were, was there no hail.

New Revised Standard Version
Only in the land of Goshen, where the Israelites were, there was no hail.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Only in the land of Goshen, where the children of Israel dwelt, was there no hail.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Only in the land of Gashan where the children of Israel were dwelling did the hail not fall.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Only in the land of Goshen, where the children of Israel were, was there no hail.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Only in the land of Gesem where the children of Israel were, the hail was not.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Seventh Plague: Hail
25Throughout the land of Egypt, the hail struck down everything in the field, both man and beast; it beat down every plant of the field and stripped every tree. 26The only place where it did not hail was in the land of Goshen, where the Israelites lived. 27Then Pharaoh summoned Moses and Aaron. “This time I have sinned,” he said. “The LORD is righteous, and I and my people are wicked.…

Cross References
Genesis 45:10
You shall settle in the land of Goshen and be near me—you and your children and grandchildren, your flocks and herds, and everything you own.

Genesis 47:6
the land of Egypt is before you; settle your father and brothers in the best part of the land. They may dwell in the land of Goshen. And if you know of any talented men among them, put them in charge of my own livestock.”

Genesis 47:27
Now the Israelites settled in the land of Egypt, in the region of Goshen. They acquired property there and became fruitful and increased greatly in number.

Exodus 8:22-23
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. / I will make a distinction between My people and your people. This sign will take place tomorrow.’”

Exodus 10:23
No one could see anyone else, and for three days no one left his place. Yet all the Israelites had light in their dwellings.

Exodus 11:7
But among all the Israelites, not even a dog will snarl at man or beast.’ Then you will know that the LORD makes a distinction between Egypt and Israel.

Exodus 12:13
The blood on the houses where you are staying will be a sign; when I see the blood, I will pass over you. No plague will fall on you to destroy you when I strike the land of Egypt.

Exodus 12:23
When the LORD passes through to strike down the Egyptians, He will see the blood on the top and sides of the doorframe and will pass over that doorway; so He will not allow the destroyer to enter your houses and strike you down.

Exodus 12:27
you are to reply, ‘It is the Passover sacrifice to the LORD, who passed over the houses of the Israelites in Egypt when He struck down the Egyptians and spared our homes.’” Then the people bowed down and worshiped.

Exodus 14:19-20
And the angel of God, who had gone before the camp of Israel, withdrew and went behind them. The pillar of cloud also moved from before them and stood behind them, / so that it came between the camps of Egypt and Israel. The cloud was there in the darkness, but it lit up the night. So all night long neither camp went near the other.

Joshua 24:13
So I gave you a land on which you did not toil and cities that you did not build, and now you live in them and eat from vineyards and olive groves that you did not plant.’

Psalm 91:1-10
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. / I will say to the LORD, “You are my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” / Surely He will deliver you from the snare of the fowler, and from the deadly plague. ...

Isaiah 4:5-6
Then the LORD will create over all of Mount Zion and over her assemblies a cloud of smoke by day and a glowing flame of fire by night. For over all the glory there will be a canopy, / a shelter to give shade from the heat by day, and a refuge and hiding place from the storm and the rain.

Isaiah 32:18
Then my people will dwell in a peaceful place, in safe and secure places of rest.

Jeremiah 32:39-41
I will give them one heart and one way, so that they will always fear Me for their own good and for the good of their children after them. / I will make an everlasting covenant with them: I will never turn away from doing good to them, and I will put My fear in their hearts, so that they will never turn away from Me. / Yes, I will rejoice in doing them good, and I will faithfully plant them in this land with all My heart and with all My soul.


Treasury of Scripture

Only in the land of Goshen, where the children of Israel were, was there no hail.

Exodus 8:22
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.

Exodus 9:4,6
And the LORD shall sever between the cattle of Israel and the cattle of Egypt: and there shall nothing die of all that is the children's of Israel…

Exodus 10:23
They saw not one another, neither rose any from his place for three days: but all the children of Israel had light in their dwellings.

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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














The only place
This phrase emphasizes the exclusivity and divine protection over a specific geographical area. In the Hebrew text, the word used for "only" is "raq," which signifies a limitation or restriction. This highlights God's sovereign control over nature, demonstrating His ability to protect His people amidst widespread calamity. Historically, this serves as a testament to God's covenantal faithfulness to Israel, setting them apart from the Egyptians.

where it did not hail
The absence of hail in Goshen is a miraculous event, underscoring God's power to control the elements. The Hebrew word for "hail" is "barad," which refers to a destructive force. In the context of the plagues, hail was a tool of judgment against Egypt. The sparing of Goshen illustrates God's mercy and the distinction He makes between His people and those who oppose Him.

was in the land of Goshen
Goshen was a fertile region in Egypt where the Israelites resided. Its mention here is significant, as it was a place of refuge and provision for God's people. Archaeologically, Goshen is believed to be located in the eastern part of the Nile Delta. This geographical detail reinforces the historical accuracy of the biblical narrative and God's providential care for Israel.

where the Israelites lived
This phrase identifies the inhabitants of Goshen as the Israelites, God's chosen people. The Hebrew term for "Israelites" is "Bnei Yisrael," meaning "children of Israel." This designation is a reminder of their identity as descendants of Jacob (Israel) and heirs to God's promises. The protection they experienced in Goshen is a foretaste of the greater deliverance to come, pointing to God's redemptive plan for His people throughout history.

Verse 26. - Only in the land of Goshen, etc. Compare Exodus 8:22; Exodus 9:4; Exodus 10:23.

CHAPTER 9:27-35

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The only
רַ֚ק (raq)
Adverb
Strong's 7535: But, even, except, howbeit howsoever, at the least, nevertheless

place where it did not
לֹ֥א (lō)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

hail
בָּרָֽד׃ (bā·rāḏ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1259: Hail

was
הָיָ֖ה (hā·yāh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

in the land
בְּאֶ֣רֶץ (bə·’e·reṣ)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 776: Earth, land

of Goshen,
גֹּ֔שֶׁן (gō·šen)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1657: Goshen -- a district in Egypt, also a city in southern Judah

where
אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

the Israelites
בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

[lived].
שָׁ֖ם (šām)
Adverb
Strong's 8033: There, then, thither


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