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New International Version
But among the Israelites not a dog will bark at any person or animal.’ Then you will know that the LORD makes a distinction between Egypt and Israel.

New Living Translation
But among the Israelites it will be so peaceful that not even a dog will bark. Then you will know that the LORD makes a distinction between the Egyptians and the Israelites.

English Standard Version
But not a dog shall growl against any of the people of Israel, either man or beast, that you may know that the LORD makes a distinction between Egypt and Israel.’

Berean Standard Bible
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.

King James Bible
But against any of the children of Israel shall not a dog move his tongue, against man or beast: that ye may know how that the LORD doth put a difference between the Egyptians and Israel.

New King James Version
But against none of the children of Israel shall a dog move its tongue, against man or beast, that you may know that the LORD does make a difference between the Egyptians and Israel.’

New American Standard Bible
But noteven a dog will threaten any of the sons of Israel,nor anything from person to animal, so that you may learn how the LORD distinguishes between Egypt and Israel.’

NASB 1995
But against any of the sons of Israel a dog will not even bark, whether against man or beast, that you may understand how the LORD makes a distinction between Egypt and Israel.’

NASB 1977
‘But against any of the sons of Israel a dog shall noteven bark, whether against man or beast, that you may understand how the LORD makes a distinction between Egypt and Israel.’

Legacy Standard Bible
But for any of the sons of Israel a dog will noteven bark, whether against man or beast, that you may know how Yahweh makes a distinction between Egypt and Israel.’

Amplified Bible
But not even a dog will threaten any of the Israelites, whether man or animal, so that you may know [without any doubt]and acknowledge how the LORD makes a distinction between Egypt and Israel.’

Christian Standard Bible
But against all the Israelites, whether people or animals, not even a dog will snarl, so that you may know that the LORD makes a distinction between Egypt and Israel.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
But against all the Israelites, whether man or beast, not even a dog will snarl, so that you may know that Yahweh makes a distinction between Egypt and Israel.

American Standard Version
But against any of the children of Israel shall not a dog move his tongue, against man or beast: that ye may know how that Jehovah doth make a distinction between the Egyptians and Israel.

Contemporary English Version
But there won't be any need for the Israelites to cry. Things will be so quiet that not even a dog will be heard barking. Then you Egyptians will know that the LORD is good to the Israelites, even while he punishes you.

English Revised Version
But against any of the children of Israel shall not a dog move his tongue, against man or beast: that ye may know how that the LORD doth put a difference between the Egyptians and Israel.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
But where the Israelites are, not even a dog will be startled by any person or animal. This is how you will see that the LORD shows the distinction between Egypt and Israel.

Good News Translation
But not even a dog will bark at the Israelites or their animals. Then you will know that I, the LORD, make a distinction between the Egyptians and the Israelites.'"

International Standard Version
But among the Israelis, from people to animals, not even a dog will bark, so you may know that the LORD is distinguishing between the Egyptians and the Israelis.'

NET Bible
But against any of the Israelites not even a dog will bark against either people or animals, so that you may know that the LORD distinguishes between Egypt and Israel.'

New Heart English Bible
But against any of the children of Israel a dog won't even bark or move its tongue, against man or animal; that you may know that the LORD makes a distinction between Egypt and Israel.

Webster's Bible Translation
But against any of the children of Israel shall not a dog move his tongue, against man or beast: that ye may know how the LORD doth put a difference between the Egyptians and Israel.

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
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.

World English Bible
But against any of the children of Israel a dog won’t even bark or move its tongue, against man or animal, that you may know that Yahweh makes a distinction between the Egyptians and Israel.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
and against all the sons of Israel a dog does not sharpen its tongue, from man even to beast, so that you know that YHWH makes a separation between the Egyptians and Israel.

Young's Literal Translation
'And against all the sons of Israel a dog sharpeneth not its tongue, from man even unto beast, so that ye know that Jehovah doth make a separation between the Egyptians and Israel;

Smith's Literal Translation
And against all the sons of Israel, a dog shall not sharpen his tongue, from man and even to cattle: so that ye shall know that Jehovah will separate between Egypt and between Israel.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
But with all the children of Israel there shall not a dog make the least noise, from man even to beast: that you may know how wonderful a difference the Lord maketh between the Egyptians and Israel.

Catholic Public Domain Version
But among all the sons of Israel there shall not be even a mutter from a dog, from man, even to cattle, so that you may know how miraculously the Lord divides the Egyptians from Israel.’

New American Bible
But among all the Israelites, among human beings and animals alike, not even a dog will growl, so that you may know that the LORD distinguishes between Egypt and Israel.

New Revised Standard Version
But not a dog shall growl at any of the Israelites—not at people, not at animals—so that you may know that the LORD makes a distinction between Egypt and Israel.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
But of the children of Israel no one shall be harmed, not even a dog shall bark against man or animals; that you may know that the LORD distinguishes between the Egyptians and Israel.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And it will not harm one of the house of Israel, neither will a dog with his tongue, neither children of men, neither beast, so that you will know LORD JEHOVAH separated between Egyptians and one in the house of Israel.

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
But against any of the children of Israel shall not a dog whet his tongue, against man or beast; that ye may know how that the LORD doth put a difference between the Egyptians and Israel.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
But among all the children of Israel shall not a dog snarl with his tongue, either at man or beast; that thou mayest know how wide a distinction the Lord will make between the Egyptians and Israel.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

The Plague on the Firstborn Foretold
…6Then a great cry will go out over all the land of Egypt. Such an outcry has never been heard before and will never be heard again.7But 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.8And all these officials of yours will come and bow before me, saying, ‘Go, you and all the people who follow you!’ After that, I will depart.” And hot with anger, Moses left Pharaoh’s presence.…

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Cross References

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 9:4
But the LORD will make a distinction between the livestock of Israel and the livestock of Egypt, so that no animal belonging to the Israelites will die.’”

Exodus 9:26
The only place where it did not hail was in the land of Goshen, where the Israelites lived.

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 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 12:27
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 12:29-30
Now at midnight the LORD struck down every firstborn male in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh, who sat on his throne, to the firstborn of the prisoner in the dungeon, as well as all the firstborn among the livestock. / During the night Pharaoh got up—he and all his officials and all the Egyptians—and there was loud wailing in Egypt; for there was no house without someone dead.

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.

Numbers 23:23
For there is no spell against Jacob and no divination against Israel. It will now be said of Jacob and Israel, ‘What great things God has done!’

Deuteronomy 7:15
And the LORD will remove from you all sickness. He will not lay upon you any of the terrible diseases you knew in Egypt, but He will inflict them on all who hate you.

Psalm 91:7-8
Though a thousand may fall at your side, and ten thousand at your right hand, no harm will come near you. / You will only see it with your eyes and witness the punishment of the wicked.

Isaiah 43:3-4
For I am the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior; I give Egypt for your ransom, Cush and Seba in your place. / Because you are precious and honored in My sight, and because I love you, I will give men in exchange for you and nations in place of your life.

Isaiah 63:9
In all their distress, He too was afflicted, and the Angel of His Presence saved them. In His love and compassion He redeemed them; He lifted them up and carried them all the days of old.

Jeremiah 30:11
For I am with you to save you, declares the LORD. Though I will completely destroy all the nations to which I have scattered you, I will not completely destroy you. Yet I will discipline you justly, and will by no means leave you unpunished.”

Ezekiel 34:30
Then they will know that I, the LORD their God, am with them, and that they, the house of Israel, are My people,’ declares the Lord GOD.

Treasury of Scripture

But against any of the children of Israel shall not a dog move his tongue, against man or beast: that you may know how that the LORD does put a difference between the Egyptians and Israel.

dog

Joshua 10:21
And all the people returned to the camp to Joshua at Makkedah in peace: none moved his tongue against any of the children of Israel.

Job 5:16
So the poor hath hope, and iniquity stoppeth her mouth.

a difference

Exodus 7:22
And the magicians of Egypt did so with their enchantments: and Pharaoh's heart was hardened, neither did he hearken unto them; as the LORD had said.

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.

Malachi 3:18
Then shall ye return, and discern between the righteous and the wicked, between him that serveth God and him that serveth him not.

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Exodus 11

1.God's message to the Israelites to borrow jewels of their neighbors
4.Moses threatens Pharaoh with the death the firstborn

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But among all the Israelites, not even a dog will snarl at man or beast.
This phrase highlights the divine protection and peace granted to the Israelites during the final plague in Egypt. In ancient Near Eastern culture, dogs were often seen as guardians or scavengers, and their silence signifies a supernatural calm. This imagery underscores the stark contrast between the chaos in Egypt and the tranquility among the Israelites. The absence of disturbance even from animals emphasizes God's control over creation and His ability to shield His people. This protection foreshadows the peace and security found in Christ, who is the ultimate shepherd and protector of His flock.

Then you will know that the LORD makes a distinction between Egypt and Israel.
This statement reveals God's sovereign choice and His covenant relationship with Israel. The distinction is not based on merit but on God's promise to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. This separation is a recurring theme in Scripture, illustrating God's holiness and His call for His people to be set apart. It also prefigures the spiritual distinction between believers and non-believers, as seen in the New Testament. The plagues serve as a demonstration of God's power and a judgment against the false gods of Egypt, affirming His supremacy. This distinction is a precursor to the ultimate separation of the righteous and the wicked at the final judgment, as described in Revelation.

Persons / Places / Events

1.The Israelites
The descendants of Jacob, also known as the children of Israel, who were enslaved in Egypt. They are the chosen people of God, set apart for His purposes.

2.Egypt
The land where the Israelites were enslaved. It represents a place of bondage and oppression in the biblical account.

3.The LORD (Yahweh)
The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who demonstrates His power and sovereignty through the plagues and the eventual deliverance of His people.

4.Pharaoh
The ruler of Egypt, whose heart was hardened against letting the Israelites go, leading to the plagues as a demonstration of God's power.

5.The Plagues
A series of divine judgments on Egypt, culminating in the death of the firstborn, which serve to demonstrate God's power and His distinction between His people and the Egyptians.

Teaching Points

God's Sovereignty and Protection
God is sovereign over all nations and peoples. His ability to protect His people amidst judgment demonstrates His power and faithfulness.

The Distinction of God's People
Believers are called to be distinct from the world, living lives that reflect God's holiness and righteousness.

Trust in God's Deliverance
Just as God delivered Israel from Egypt, He delivers us from sin and bondage. We can trust in His timing and methods.

The Power of God's Word
God's declarations are powerful and effective. When He speaks, creation responds, and His purposes are accomplished.

Faith in Adversity
In times of trial, believers can have confidence that God sees and knows their situation, and He will act on their behalf.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

1.What is the meaning of Exodus 11:7?

2.How does Exodus 11:7 demonstrate God's protection over the Israelites?

3.What does "not even a dog will snarl" signify about God's power?

4.How does Exodus 11:7 connect to God's covenant with Abraham in Genesis?

5.What can we learn about God's justice from Exodus 11:7?

6.How should Exodus 11:7 influence our trust in God's promises today?

7.Why did God differentiate between Egyptians and Israelites in Exodus 11:7?

8.How does Exodus 11:7 demonstrate God's sovereignty and justice?

9.What is the significance of "not a dog shall bark" in Exodus 11:7?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 11?

11.How does the portrayal of Aaron's role in Exodus 32 align with other biblical depictions of him, and does it reveal inconsistencies across different texts?

12.What role did Egyptians play in biblical narratives?

13.Why did God kill Egypt's firstborn children?

14.What events occur in the biblical book of Exodus?

What Does Exodus 11:7 Mean

But among all the Israelites

God singles out His covenant people for protection. Earlier He assured Pharaoh, “The LORD will make a distinction between the livestock of Israel and of Egypt” (Exodus 9:4). The pattern is consistent: plagues devastate Egypt, yet Goshen remains untouched (Exodus 8:22–23). This phrase reminds us that God’s promises to Abraham’s descendants (Genesis 17:7) are still in force.

• The same divine faithfulness later brings them out “with silver and gold, and none among His tribes stumbled” (Psalm 105:37).

• The church today likewise trusts God’s preserving grace (John 10:28).

not even a dog will snarl

In the ancient Near East dogs roamed freely and barked at the slightest disturbance. Saying none will even growl paints a picture of absolute, supernatural calm. Earlier, after Joshua’s victory, “no one dared to utter a word against the Israelites” (Joshua 10:21). Here the silence is deeper: not people, not animals, not even the watchdogs break the stillness.

• This highlights God’s total control over creation (Job 37:10).

• It underscores how thoroughly He can shelter His people (Psalm 91:5–6).

at man or beast

Both human life and livestock are guarded. The livestock had already been spared in Goshen during the fifth plague (Exodus 9:6–7). Now, on the very night Egypt will lose its firstborn, Israel’s families and herds remain untouched.

• God’s covenant blessings were promised to “your offspring and the offspring of your livestock” (Deuteronomy 7:13).

• The detail shows that nothing is too small for God’s care (Matthew 10:29–31).

Then you will know

The coming plague is revelatory. Every miracle in Exodus carries the refrain “so that you may know that I am the LORD” (Exodus 7:5; 14:4). Knowledge here is experiential: Egypt and Israel alike will witness the difference Yahweh makes.

• God still acts so people “might seek Him and perhaps reach out for Him and find Him” (Acts 17:27).

• His works invite response—faith for some, hardening for others (Exodus 9:34–35).

that the LORD makes a distinction

This distinction is moral, covenantal, and gracious. It is not rooted in Israel’s merit (Deuteronomy 7:7–8) but in God’s sovereign choice. Later prophets echo the same theme: “You will again see the distinction between the righteous and the wicked” (Malachi 3:18).

• The Passover blood will visibly mark that separation (Exodus 12:13).

• At the cross, judgment and mercy meet again, dividing those under wrath from those under grace (John 3:36).

between Egypt and Israel

Egypt stands as a picture of the world under judgment; Israel represents the people redeemed for worship (Exodus 4:22–23). God’s actions declare, “I will take you as My own people, and I will be your God” (Exodus 6:7).

• The Red Sea will soon dramatize the same divide—deliverance through water for Israel, destruction for Egypt (Exodus 14:28–31).

• Believers likewise are “called out of darkness into His marvelous light” (1 Peter 2:9), marked off to display His glory.

summary

Exodus 11:7 promises perfect peace for Israel on the very night Egypt suffers fatal judgment. By ensuring that not even a dog growls, God showcases His absolute power to protect His covenant people, caring for both man and beast. The silence becomes a living sign so all will know that the LORD Himself draws a clear line between those under condemnation and those under His saving favor.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(7)Shall not a dog move his tongue.--Com pareJoshua 10:21. The expression is evidently proverbial.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 7. -Shall not a dog move his tongue. So far from a sudden destruction coming upon them, there shall not so much as a dog bark at them- They shall incur no hurt - no danger. (CompareJoshua 10:21.)That ye may know how that the Lord doth put a difference -i.e., "that both ye courtiers and all Egypt may know how great a difference God puts between us - his peculiar people-and you wretched idolaters."

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

But among all
וּלְכֹ֣ל ׀(ū·lə·ḵōl)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605:The whole, all, any, every

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

not
לֹ֤א(lō)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808:Not, no

even a dog
כֶּ֙לֶב֙(ke·leḇ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3611:A dog, a male prostitute

will snarl
יֶֽחֱרַץ־(ye·ḥĕ·raṣ-)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 2782:To point sharply, to wound, to be alert, to decide

at man
לְמֵאִ֖ישׁ(lə·mê·’îš)
Preposition-l, Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 376:A man as an individual, a male person

or beast.’
בְּהֵמָ֑ה(bə·hê·māh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 929:A dumb beast, any large quadruped, animal

Then
לְמַ֙עַן֙(lə·ma·‘an)
Conjunction
Strong's 4616:Purpose -- intent

you will know
תֵּֽדְע֔וּן(tê·ḏə·‘ūn)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural | Paragogic nun
Strong's 3045:To know

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

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

makes a distinction
יַפְלֶ֣ה(yap̄·leh)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6395:To be separated or distinct

between
בֵּ֥ין(bên)
Preposition
Strong's 996:An interval, space between

Egypt
מִצְרַ֖יִם(miṣ·ra·yim)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 4714:Egypt -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their country in Northwest Africa

and Israel.
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃(yiś·rā·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478:Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc

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