Exodus 9:17
Exodus 9:17 in Multiple Translations
Still, you lord it over My people and do not allow them to go.
As yet exaltest thou thyself against my people, that thou wilt not let them go?
As yet exaltest thou thyself against my people, that thou wilt not let them go?
Are you still uplifted in pride against my people so that you will not let them go?
But in your pride you are still tyrannizing my people, and refuse to let them leave.
Yet thou exaltest thy selfe against my people, and lettest them not goe.
still thou art exalting thyself against My people — so as not to send them away;
because you still exalt yourself against my people, that you won’t let them go.
As yet dost thou exalt thyself against my people, that thou wilt not let them go?
Dost thou yet hold back my people: and wilt thou not let them go?
You are still acting proudly and refusing to let my people go.
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 9:17
BAB
Word Study
Hover over any word to see its amplified meaning. Click a word to explore its full definition and translation comparisons.
Amplified text is generated using scripting to tie together English translations for comparison. Always refer to the core BSB translation and original Hebrew/Greek text for accuracy. Anomalies may occur.
Exodus 9:17 Interlinear (Deep Study)
BIB
HEB
עוֹדְ/ךָ֖
מִסְתּוֹלֵ֣ל
בְּ/עַמִּ֑/י
לְ/בִלְתִּ֖י
שַׁלְּחָֽ/ם
עוֹדְ/ךָ֖
ʻôwd
H5750
still
Adv | Suff
מִסְתּוֹלֵ֣ל
çâlal
H5549
to build
V-r
בְּ/עַמִּ֑/י
ʻam
H5971
Amaw
Prep | N-ms | Suff
לְ/בִלְתִּ֖י
biltîy
H1115
lest
Prep | Conj
שַׁלְּחָֽ/ם
shâlach
H7971
to send
V-Piel-Inf-a | Suff
Hebrew Word Study
Select any word above to explore its original meaning, root, and usage across Scripture.
Use ← → arrow keys to navigate between words.
Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 9:17
עוֹדְ/ךָ֖
ʻôwd
H5750
"still"
Adv | Suff
The word 'still' means something continues or happens again, like in Genesis 29:26 and Isaiah 2:11. It can also mean 'more' or 'additionally'.
Definition: subst 1) a going round, continuance adv 2) still, yet, again, besides 2a) still, yet (of continuance or persistence) 2b) still, yet, more (of addition or repetition) 2c) again 2d) still, moreover, besides Aramaic equivalent: od (עוֹד "still" H5751)
Usage: Occurs in 459 OT verses. KJV: again, [idiom] all life long, at all, besides, but, else, further(-more), henceforth, (any) longer, (any) more(-over), [idiom] once, since, (be) still, when, (good, the) while (having being), (as, because, whether, while) yet (within). See also: Genesis 4:25; Judges 9:37; 2 Chronicles 32:16.
מִסְתּוֹלֵ֣ל
çâlal
H5549
"to build"
V-r
This verb means to build or exalt something, like a road or a song, as seen in Isaiah 57:14 and 62:10 where God commands the Israelites to build a highway for his people. It can also mean to oppose or resist something.
Definition: 1) to lift up, cast up, exalt 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to cast up a highway 1a2) to cast up a way 1a3) to lift up (of song) 1b) (Pilpel) to exalt, esteem highly, prize 1c) (Hithpoel) to exalt oneself
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: cast up, exalt (self), extol, make plain, raise up. See also: Exodus 9:17; Proverbs 15:19; Psalms 68:5.
בְּ/עַמִּ֑/י
ʻam
H5971
"Amaw"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
A people or nation is what this Hebrew word represents, like the nation of Israel in Exodus 33:13. It can also mean a tribe, troops, or attendants, and is used to describe a group of people gathered together. The word is often used to refer to the people of God.
Definition: This name means nation, people
Usage: Occurs in 1655 OT verses. KJV: folk, men, nation, people. See also: Genesis 11:6; Exodus 16:4; Leviticus 17:9.
לְ/בִלְתִּ֖י
biltîy
H1115
"lest"
Prep | Conj
This Hebrew word means not or except, and is often used with a prepositional prefix. It appears in various forms, such as not, except, or unless, and is used in many biblical passages.
Definition: subst 1) not, except adv 2) not 3) except (after preceding negation) conj 4) except (after an implied or expressed negation) with prep 5) so as not, in order not 6) an account of not, because...not 7) until not
Usage: Occurs in 107 OT verses. KJV: because un(satiable), beside, but, [phrase] continual, except, from, lest, neither, no more, none, not, nothing, save, that no, without. See also: Genesis 3:11; 2 Kings 12:9; Isaiah 10:4.
שַׁלְּחָֽ/ם
shâlach
H7971
"to send"
V-Piel-Inf-a | Suff
To send or depart is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which has various applications in the Bible. It can describe sending someone or something away, or letting something go.
Definition: : depart/send 1) to send, send away, let go, stretch out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to send 1a2) to stretch out, extend, direct 1a3) to send away 1a4) to let loose 1b) (Niphal) to be sent 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to send off or away or out or forth, dismiss, give over, cast out 1c2) to let go, set free 1c3) to shoot forth (of branches) 1c4) to let down 1c5) to shoot 1d) (Pual) to be sent off, be put away, be divorced, be impelled 1e) (Hiphil) to send
Usage: Occurs in 790 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] any wise, appoint, bring (on the way), cast (away, out), conduct, [idiom] earnestly, forsake, give (up), grow long, lay, leave, let depart (down, go, loose), push away, put (away, forth, in, out), reach forth, send (away, forth, out), set, shoot (forth, out), sow, spread, stretch forth (out). See also: Genesis 3:22; Exodus 9:27; Joshua 14:11.
Study Notes — Exodus 9:17
Show Verse Quote Highlights
- Context
- Cross References
- Exodus 9:17 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Exodus 9:17
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 9:17
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 9:17
- Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 9:17
- Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 9:17
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Exodus 9:17
- Cambridge Bible on Exodus 9:17
- Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 9:17
- Sermons on Exodus 9:17
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.
18Behold, at this time tomorrow I will rain down the worst hail that has ever fallen on Egypt, from the day it was founded until now. 19So give orders now to shelter your livestock and everything you have in the field. Every man or beast that remains in the field and is not brought inside will die when the hail comes down upon them.’”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Isaiah 37:29 | Because your rage and arrogance against Me have reached My ears, I will put My hook in your nose and My bit in your mouth; I will send you back the way you came.’ |
| 2 | Isaiah 10:15 | Does an axe raise itself above the one who swings it? Does a saw boast over him who saws with it? It would be like a rod waving the one who lifts it, or a staff lifting him who is not wood! |
| 3 | Isaiah 37:23–24 | Whom have you taunted and blasphemed? Against whom have you raised your voice and lifted your eyes in pride? Against the Holy One of Israel! Through your servants you have taunted the Lord, and you have said: “With my many chariots I have ascended to the heights of the mountains, to the remote peaks of Lebanon. I have cut down its tallest cedars, the finest of its cypresses. I have reached its farthest heights, the densest of its forests. |
| 4 | 1 Corinthians 10:22 | Are we trying to provoke the Lord to jealousy? Are we stronger than He? |
| 5 | Isaiah 45:9 | Woe to him who quarrels with his Maker— one clay pot among many. Does the clay ask the potter, ‘What are you making?’ Does your work say, ‘He has no hands’? |
| 6 | Job 15:25–26 | For he has stretched out his hand against God and has vaunted himself against the Almighty, rushing headlong at Him with a thick, studded shield. |
| 7 | Isaiah 26:11 | O LORD, Your hand is upraised, but they do not see it. They will see Your zeal for Your people and be put to shame. The fire set for Your enemies will consume them! |
| 8 | Job 9:4 | God is wise in heart and mighty in strength. Who has resisted Him and prospered? |
| 9 | Acts 12:23 | Immediately, because Herod did not give glory to God, an angel of the Lord struck him down, and he was eaten by worms and died. |
| 10 | Job 40:9 | Do you have an arm like God’s? Can you thunder with a voice like His? |
Exodus 9:17 Summary
This verse, Exodus 9:17, shows that Pharaoh was still refusing to let the Israelites go, even after God had sent many plagues upon Egypt. God was giving Pharaoh a chance to obey, but Pharaoh was being stubborn and controlling, similar to the warnings in Proverbs 29:1. This reminds us that God wants us to be free and to trust in Him, as promised in Galatians 5:1 and John 8:36. We can learn from Pharaoh's mistake by surrendering our lives to God and trusting in His love and care, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11 and Romans 8:28.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'lord it over' someone?
To 'lord it over' someone means to exercise power or control over them in a harsh or oppressive way, as seen in Exodus 9:17, similar to the warnings against oppression in Proverbs 28:16 and the example of Pharaoh's actions in Exodus 1:13-14.
Why did God not destroy Pharaoh immediately?
God chose not to destroy Pharaoh immediately so that He could display His power and proclaim His name in all the earth, as stated in Exodus 9:16, demonstrating His sovereignty and patience, as seen in Romans 9:17 and 2 Peter 3:9.
How does this verse relate to God's people today?
This verse reminds us that God is still concerned with the welfare of His people, just as He was with the Israelites in Exodus 9:17, and we can trust in His care and provision, as promised in Jeremiah 29:11 and Matthew 6:33.
What is the significance of Pharaoh's refusal to let the Israelites go?
Pharaoh's refusal to let the Israelites go demonstrates his rebellion against God's will, as stated in Exodus 9:17, and serves as a reminder of the consequences of disobedience, as seen in Deuteronomy 28:15 and Isaiah 1:20.
Reflection Questions
- How do I respond when God is calling me to let go of something or someone, and what can I learn from Pharaoh's example in Exodus 9:17?
- In what ways can I be guilty of 'lording it over' others, and how can I demonstrate God's love and humility instead, as seen in Philippians 2:3-8?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to surrender control to God, and how can I trust in His sovereignty, as proclaimed in Exodus 9:16 and Romans 11:33-36?
- How can I balance the desire for freedom and autonomy with the need to submit to God's will, as seen in Exodus 9:17 and Luke 9:23-25?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 9:17
As yet exaltest thou thyself against my people, that thou wilt not let them go?] And so against God himself, disobeying his commands, despising his messengers, and slighting his miracles, and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 9:17
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. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 9:17
Against my people, i.e. against me acting for my people. The gracious God takes what is done to or against his people as done to or against himself. See ,45 Acts 9:4,5.
Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 9:17
Exodus 9:17 As yet exaltest thou thyself against my people, that thou wilt not let them go?Ver. 17. As yet exaltest thou thgself?] q.d., No amendment yet? A sore sign of a vessel of wrath fitted to destruction. It is ill with the body when physic will either not enter or not stay with us.
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 9:17
(17) As yet exaltest thou thyself?—Heb., Dost thou still exalt, or oppose, thyself against My people?—i.e., Art thou not tired of the contest? Dost thou still, in thy folly, continue it?
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Exodus 9:17
Verse 17. As yet exaltest thou thyself against my people] So it appears that at this time he might have submitted, and thus prevented his own destruction.
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 9:17
17. exaltest thyself] A peculiar word, found only here. The root means to cast up a way (Isaiah 57:14; Isaiah 62:10); and the Heb. words for ‘Siege-mound,’ and ‘high-way’ (properly, a ‘raised way’), are derived from it; hence the meaning seems properly to be, ‘raisest thyself up as a mound (or obstacle) against my people,’ to oppose their release.
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 9:17
SEVENTH PLAGUE — THE HAIL, Exodus 9:13-35. The third triad of judgments is introduced with unusual formality and solemnity. Pharaoh was now a “vessel of wrath,” fit only for destruction. See note on Exodus 9:12.
Sermons on Exodus 9:17
| Sermon | Description | |
|---|---|---|
|
Your Battle Is the Lord’s (See 2 Chronicles 20:15) by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes that the battles we face are ultimately the Lord's, not ours. He draws from 2 Chronicles 20, where King Jehoshaphat and his people seek God in the face o |
|
The Future Punishment of the Wicked Unavoidable and Intolerable by Jonathan Edwards | Jonathan Edwards preaches a powerful sermon on the future punishment of the wicked, emphasizing the unavoidable, intolerable, and inescapable nature of God's wrath upon impenitent |
|
Worship - Notes of a Reading John 4 by John Nelson Darby | John Nelson Darby emphasizes that true worship is distinct from preaching and requires a relationship with God through salvation. He explains that worship can only occur in the pre |
|
(Through the Bible) Exodus 11-12 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of accepting and believing in God's word without questioning or arguing with it. He highlights the humility and submission tha |
|
Postgraduate Courses by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the history of denominations and how they often start with a humble and desperate cry to God. However, as they become established, they tend |
|
Even Christ Pleased Not Himself by A.B. Simpson | The preacher delves into the concept of Sabbath rest, explaining that it signifies a period of rest for God's people modeled after the traditional Sabbath, but not limited to a spe |
|
The Crook in the Lot - Part 1 by Thomas Boston | Thomas Boston preaches about the importance of recognizing that the crook in our lot is of God's making, designed for various purposes such as trial, correction, prevention of sin, |