New International VersionThen the LORD said to Moses, “Tell Aaron, ‘Stretch out your hand with your staff over the streams and canals and ponds, and make frogs come up on the land of Egypt.’”
New Living TranslationThen the LORD said to Moses, “Tell Aaron, ‘Raise the staff in your hand over all the rivers, canals, and ponds of Egypt, and bring up frogs over all the land.’”
English Standard VersionAnd the LORD said to Moses, “Say to Aaron, ‘Stretch out your hand with your staff over the rivers, over the canals and over the pools, and make frogs come up on the land of Egypt!’”
Berean Standard BibleAnd the LORD said to Moses, “Tell Aaron, ‘Stretch out your hand with your staff over the rivers and canals and ponds, and cause the frogs to come up onto the land of Egypt.’”
King James BibleAnd the LORD spake unto Moses, Say unto Aaron, Stretch forth thine hand with thy rod over the streams, over the rivers, and over the ponds, and cause frogs to come up upon the land of Egypt.
New King James VersionThen the LORD spoke to Moses, “Say to Aaron, ‘Stretch out your hand with your rod over the streams, over the rivers, and over the ponds, and cause frogs to come up on the land of Egypt.’ ”
New American Standard BibleThen the LORD said to Moses, “Say to Aaron, ‘Extend your hand with your staff over the rivers, over the streams, and over the pools, and make frogs come up on the land of Egypt.’”
NASB 1995Then the LORD said to Moses, “Say to Aaron, ‘Stretch out your hand with your staff over the rivers, over the streams and over the pools, and make frogs come up on the land of Egypt.’”
NASB 1977Then the LORD said to Moses, “Say to Aaron, ‘Stretch out your hand with your staff over the rivers, over the streams and over the pools, and make frogs come up on the land of Egypt.’”
Legacy Standard BibleThen Yahweh said to Moses, “Say to Aaron, ‘Stretch out your hand with your staff over the rivers, over the streams and over the pools, and cause the frogs to come up on the land of Egypt.’”
Amplified BibleThen the LORD said to Moses, “Say to Aaron, ‘Stretch out your hand with your staff over the rivers, over the streams and canals, over the pools [among the reeds], and make frogs come up on the land of Egypt.’”
Christian Standard BibleThe LORD then said to Moses, “Tell Aaron: Stretch out your hand with your staff over the rivers, canals, and ponds, and cause the frogs to come up onto the land of Egypt.”
Holman Christian Standard BibleThe LORD then said to Moses, “Tell Aaron: Stretch out your hand with your staff over the rivers, canals, and ponds, and cause the frogs to come up onto the land of Egypt.”
American Standard VersionAnd Jehovah said unto Moses, Say unto Aaron, Stretch forth thy hand with thy rod over the rivers, over the streams, and over the pools, and cause frogs to come up upon the land of Egypt.
Contemporary English VersionMoses, now command Aaron to hold his stick over the water. Then frogs will come from all rivers, canals, and ponds in Egypt, and they will cover the land.
English Revised VersionAnd the LORD said unto Moses, Say unto Aaron, Stretch forth thine hand with thy rod over the rivers, over the streams, and over the pools, and cause frogs to come up upon the land of Egypt.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationThen the LORD said to Moses, "Tell Aaron, 'Hold your staff over the rivers, canals, and ponds. This will bring frogs onto the land.'"
Good News TranslationThe LORD said to Moses, "Tell Aaron to hold out his walking stick over the rivers, the canals, and the pools, and make frogs come up and cover the land of Egypt."
International Standard Version Then the LORD told Moses, "Tell Aaron, 'Stretch out your hand with your staff over the rivers, over the Nile River, and over the ponds, and bring up frogs over the land of Egypt.'"
NET BibleThe LORD spoke to Moses, "Tell Aaron, 'Extend your hand with your staff over the rivers, over the canals, and over the ponds, and bring the frogs up over the land of Egypt.'"
New Heart English BibleThe LORD said to Moses, "Tell Aaron your brother, 'Stretch forth your hand with your rod over the rivers, over the streams, and over the pools, and cause frogs to come up on the land of Egypt.'"
Webster's Bible TranslationAnd the LORD spoke to Moses, Say to Aaron, Stretch forth thy hand with thy rod over the streams, over the rivers, and over the ponds, and cause frogs to come up on the land of Egypt. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd the LORD said to Moses, “Tell Aaron, ‘Stretch out your hand with your staff over the rivers and canals and ponds, and cause the frogs to come up onto the land of Egypt.’”
World English BibleYahweh said to Moses, “Tell Aaron, ‘Stretch out your hand with your rod over the rivers, over the streams, and over the pools, and cause frogs to come up on the land of Egypt.’” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd YHWH says to Moses, “Say to Aaron, Stretch out your hand, with your rod, against the streams, against the rivers, and against the ponds, and cause the frogs to come up against the land of Egypt.”
Young's Literal Translation And Jehovah saith unto Moses, 'Say unto Aaron, Stretch out thy hand, with thy rod, against the streams, against the rivers, and against the ponds, and cause the frogs to come up against the land of Egypt.'
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd Jehovah will say to Moses, Say to Aaron, Stretch forth thy hand with thy rod upon the rivers, and upon the canal; and upon the pools, and bring up frogs upon the land of Egypt.Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims Bible
And the Lord said to Moses: Say to Aaron, Stretch forth thy hand upon the streams and upon the rivers and the pools, and bring forth frogs upon the land of Egypt.
Catholic Public Domain Version
And the Lord said to Moses: “Say to Aaron: ‘Extend your hand over the rivers, and also over the streams and the marshes, and bring forth frogs over the land of Egypt.’ ”
New American Bible
The LORD then spoke to Moses: Speak to Aaron: Stretch out your hand with your staff over the streams, the canals, and the ponds, and make frogs overrun the land of Egypt.
New Revised Standard Version
And the LORD said to Moses, “Say to Aaron, ‘Stretch out your hand with your staff over the rivers, the canals, and the pools, and make frogs come up on the land of Egypt.’”Translations from Aramaic Lamsa Bible
And the LORD said to Moses, Say to Aaron your brother, Lift up your hand with your staff over the rivers and over the streams and over the ponds, and cause frogs to come up upon the land of Egypt.
Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And LORD JEHOVAH said to Moshe, “Say to Aaron your brother: ‘Lift your hand with your staff over the rivers and over the hills and over the pools and bring up the frogs on the land of Egypt.’”OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917
And the LORD said unto Moses: 'Say unto Aaron: Stretch forth thy hand with thy rod over the rivers, over the canals, and over the pools, and cause frogs to come up upon the land of Egypt.'
Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the Lord said to Moses, Say to Aaron thy brother, Stretch forth with the hand thy rod over the rivers, and over the canals, and over the pools, and bring up the frogs.
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Context The Second Plague: Frogs… 4The frogs will come up on you and your people and all your officials.’ ” 5And the LORDsaidtoMoses,“TellAaron,‘Stretch outyour handwith your staffoverthe riversand canalsand ponds,and cause the frogsto come up ontothe landof Egypt.’”6So Aaron stretched out his hand over the waters of Egypt, and the frogs came up and covered the land of Egypt.…
Cross References Exodus 7:19And the LORD said to Moses, “Tell Aaron, ‘Take your staff and stretch out your hand over the waters of Egypt—over their rivers and canals and ponds and all the reservoirs—that they may become blood.’ There will be blood throughout the land of Egypt, even in the vessels of wood and stone.”
Exodus 9:22-23Then 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.” / So Moses stretched out his staff toward heaven, and the LORD sent thunder and hail, and lightning struck the earth. So the LORD rained down hail upon the land of Egypt.
Exodus 10:12-13Then the LORD said to Moses, “Stretch out your hand over the land of Egypt, so that the locusts may swarm over it and devour every plant in the land—everything that the hail has left behind.” / So Moses stretched out his staff over the land of Egypt, and throughout that day and night the LORD sent an east wind across the land. By morning the east wind had brought the locusts.
Exodus 14:16And as for you, lift up your staff and stretch out your hand over the sea and divide it, so that the Israelites can go through the sea on dry ground.
Exodus 17:5-6And the LORD said to Moses, “Walk on ahead of the people and take some of the elders of Israel with you. Take along in your hand the staff with which you struck the Nile, and go. / Behold, I will stand there before you by the rock at Horeb. And when you strike the rock, water will come out of it for the people to drink.” So Moses did this in the sight of the elders of Israel.
Numbers 20:8-11“Take the staff and assemble the congregation. You and your brother Aaron are to speak to the rock while they watch, and it will pour out its water. You will bring out water from the rock and provide drink for the congregation and their livestock.” / So Moses took the staff from the LORD’s presence, just as he had been commanded. / Then Moses and Aaron gathered the assembly in front of the rock, and Moses said to them, “Listen now, you rebels, must we bring you water out of this rock?” ...
Joshua 3:13-16When the feet of the priests who carry the ark of the LORD—the Lord of all the earth—touch down in the waters of the Jordan, its flowing waters will be cut off and will stand up in a heap.” / So when the people broke camp to cross the Jordan, the priests carried the ark of the covenant ahead of them. / Now the Jordan overflows its banks throughout the harvest season. But as soon as the priests carrying the ark reached the Jordan and their feet touched the water’s edge, ...
1 Kings 17:1Now Elijah the Tishbite, who was among the settlers of Gilead, said to Ahab, “As surely as the LORD, the God of Israel, lives, before whom I stand, there will be neither dew nor rain in these years except at my word!”
2 Kings 2:8And Elijah took his cloak, rolled it up, and struck the waters, which parted to the right and to the left, so that the two of them crossed over on dry ground.
Psalm 78:43-45when He performed His signs in Egypt and His wonders in the fields of Zoan. / He turned their rivers to blood, and from their streams they could not drink. / He sent swarms of flies that devoured them, and frogs that devastated them.
Psalm 105:29-31He turned their waters to blood and caused their fish to die. / Their land teemed with frogs, even in their royal chambers. / He spoke, and insects swarmed—gnats throughout their country.
Isaiah 19:8Then the fishermen will mourn, all who cast a hook into the Nile will lament, and those who spread nets on the waters will pine away.
Ezekiel 29:3-5Speak to him and tell him that this is what the Lord GOD says: Behold, I am against you, O Pharaoh king of Egypt, O great monster who lies among his rivers, who says, ‘The Nile is mine; I made it myself.’ / But I will put hooks in your jaws and cause the fish of your streams to cling to your scales. I will haul you up out of your rivers, and all the fish of your streams will cling to your scales. / I will leave you in the desert, you and all the fish of your streams. You will fall on the open field and will not be taken away or gathered for burial. I have given you as food to the beasts of the earth and the birds of the air.
Matthew 8:26-27“You of little faith,” Jesus replied, “why are you so afraid?” Then He got up and rebuked the winds and the sea, and it was perfectly calm. / The men were amazed and asked, “What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the sea obey Him!”
Matthew 14:19-20And He directed the crowds to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, He spoke a blessing. Then He broke the loaves and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people. / They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.
Treasury of Scripture And the LORD spoke to Moses, Say to Aaron, Stretch forth your hand with your rod over the streams, over the rivers, and over the ponds, and cause frogs to come up on the land of Egypt. Exodus 7:19 And the LORD spake unto Moses, Say unto Aaron, Take thy rod, and stretch out thine hand upon the waters of Egypt, upon their streams, upon their rivers, and upon their ponds, and upon all their pools of water, that they may become blood; andthat there may be blood throughout all the land of Egypt, both invessels of wood, and invessels of stone. Jump to Previous AaronCanalsCauseEgyptForthFrogsHandMosesPondsPoolsRiversRodStaffStreamsStretchJump to Next AaronCanalsCauseEgyptForthFrogsHandMosesPondsPoolsRiversRodStaffStreamsStretchExodus 8 1.Frogs are sent8.Pharaoh complains to Moses, who by prayer removes them16.The dust is turned into lice, which the magicians could not do20.The plague of flies25.Pharaoh inclines to let the people go, but yet is hardenedAnd the LORD said to MosesThis phrase emphasizes the direct communication between God and Moses, highlighting Moses' role as a prophet and leader chosen by God. It reflects the intimate relationship and trust God placed in Moses to lead the Israelites. This divine communication is a recurring theme in the Pentateuch, establishing Moses as a central figure in God's plan for His people. Tell Aaron
Aaron, Moses' brother, serves as his spokesperson and assistant. This reflects the partnership between the two brothers in leading the Israelites. Aaron's role is significant as he later becomes the first high priest, establishing the priestly lineage. This partnership also demonstrates God's provision in equipping His chosen leaders with the necessary support. ‘Stretch out your hand with your staff
The staff is a symbol of authority and divine power. It is the same staff that was turned into a serpent before Pharaoh (Exodus 7:10) and used to perform other miracles. The act of stretching out the hand with the staff signifies the execution of God's will and the manifestation of His power through human agency. over the rivers and canals and ponds
This phrase indicates the geographical setting of Egypt, known for its extensive network of waterways, primarily the Nile River. The Nile was central to Egyptian life, economy, and religion, often worshipped as a deity. The targeting of these waters in the plague of frogs is a direct challenge to the Egyptian gods and a demonstration of the LORD's supremacy over creation. and cause the frogs to come up onto the land of Egypt
Frogs were associated with the Egyptian goddess Heqet, symbolizing fertility and life. The plague of frogs is a direct affront to this deity, showcasing the LORD's power over Egyptian gods. This event is part of a series of plagues designed to compel Pharaoh to release the Israelites, each plague targeting specific aspects of Egyptian life and belief, demonstrating the futility of their gods and the sovereignty of the LORD. Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant God of Israel, who is demonstrating His power over the gods of Egypt through the plagues. 2. MosesThe prophet and leader of the Israelites, chosen by God to lead His people out of Egyptian bondage. 3. AaronMoses' brother and spokesperson, who acts on God's command to initiate the plague. 4. EgyptThe land where the Israelites are enslaved, and the setting for the plagues that demonstrate God's power. 5. FrogsThe second plague sent by God as a judgment against Egypt, symbolizing the powerlessness of Egyptian deities. Teaching Points God's SovereigntyThe plagues demonstrate God's control over nature and His authority over all creation. We can trust in God's power and His ability to intervene in our lives. Obedience to God's CommandsMoses and Aaron's obedience in following God's instructions is crucial. We are called to listen and act according to God's Word, even when it seems challenging. Judgment and DeliveranceThe plagues serve as both judgment against Egypt and a means of deliverance for Israel. This dual purpose reminds us of God's justice and His desire to save His people. Spiritual WarfareThe plagues can be seen as a spiritual battle between the true God and the false gods of Egypt. We are reminded to stand firm in our faith against spiritual deception. God's FaithfulnessDespite the hardships, God remains faithful to His promises. We can rely on His faithfulness in our own lives, trusting that He will fulfill His promises to us. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1.What is the meaning of Exodus 8:5?
2.How does Exodus 8:5 demonstrate God's power through Moses' obedience and faith?
3.What can we learn about God's authority from Moses' actions in Exodus 8:5?
4.How does Exodus 8:5 connect to other instances of obedience in Scripture?
5.How can we apply Moses' example of obedience in Exodus 8:5 to our lives?
6.In what ways does Exodus 8:5 encourage us to trust God's timing and commands?
7.How does Exodus 8:5 demonstrate God's power over nature?
8.Why did God choose frogs as a plague in Exodus 8:5?
9.What is the significance of Moses stretching out his hand in Exodus 8:5?
10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 8?
11.What were the Ten Plagues of Egypt in the Bible?
12.What events occur in the biblical book of Exodus?
13.Exodus 5:1: Where is the historical or archaeological evidence of Moses confronting an Egyptian Pharaoh as described?
14.Exodus 5:20-21: Would enslaved leaders realistically have such direct access to Pharaoh and survive speaking against him?What Does Exodus 8:5 Mean And the LORD said to Moses- The initiative is entirely God’s; He directs every step of the judgment on Egypt (cf.Exodus 6:2–8). - Yahweh’s personal involvement underscores that the coming plague is no natural coincidence but a divinely timed act, just as in the earlier Nile-to-blood miracle (Exodus 7:17). - God’s word is authoritative and sufficient; Moses does not improvise but conveys exactly what is spoken (Deuteronomy 4:2).
"Tell Aaron"- God chooses to work through human agents in ordered roles. Earlier, Aaron had been appointed as Moses’ spokesman because of Moses’ hesitation (Exodus 4:14–16; 7:1–2). - The chain of command models submission and obedience—Moses hears, Aaron acts, the people witness. - By using both brothers, God displays that His purposes involve cooperative ministry (Ecclesiastes 4:9–10).
"Stretch out your hand with your staff"- The staff, once an ordinary shepherd’s tool, became a visible sign of divine power at the burning bush (Exodus 4:2–4). - Stretching out the hand pictures deliberate action and public accountability; everyone will see who wields the authority (Exodus 7:19; 17:9–11). - Repeated use of the staff in the plagues highlights God’s consistency: the same instrument that brought judgment on the Nile now summons frogs.
over the rivers and canals and ponds- The scope is total: every water source in Egypt is targeted, demonstrating that no corner of the land escapes God’s reach (Psalm 105:29). - Egypt revered the Nile and its offshoots as lifegiving deities; by naming each waterway, God confronts those false gods head-on (Numbers 33:4). - Comprehensive judgment reveals God’s supremacy over nature and idols alike (Isaiah 42:8).
and cause the frogs to come up onto the land of Egypt- Frogs, normally confined to wetlands, will invade homes, beds, and ovens (Exodus 8:3), turning a symbol of fertility into a curse (Psalm 78:45). - The plague is both nuisance and humiliation: Egypt’s goddess Heqet, often depicted as a frog, is powerless to stop the very creatures associated with her. - God sets boundaries for the plague and later will remove it at His chosen moment (Exodus 8:9–13), showing absolute control—as echoed inRevelation 16:13 where frogs again figure in divine judgment.
summaryExodus 8:5 reveals a deliberate, ordered act of God: He speaks, appoints His servants, wields His chosen instrument, targets specific arenas, and produces a plague that exposes Egypt’s idols. The verse underscores that the LORD reigns over creation and history, and His word accomplishes exactly what He intends. Verse 5. - Over the streams... rivers... ponds. See the comment on Exodus 7:19.
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew And the LORDיְהוָה֮(Yah·weh)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068:LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israelsaidוַיֹּ֣אמֶר(way·yō·mer)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 559:To utter, saytoאֶל־(’el-)Preposition
Strong's 413:Near, with, among, toMoses,מֹשֶׁה֒(mō·šeh)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4872:Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver“Tellאֱמֹ֣ר(’ĕ·mōr)Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular
Strong's 559:To utter, sayAaron,אַהֲרֹ֗ן(’a·hă·rōn)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 175:Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses‘Stretch outנְטֵ֤ה(nə·ṭêh)Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular
Strong's 5186:To stretch out, spread out, extend, incline, bendyour handיָדְךָ֙(yā·ḏə·ḵā)Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 3027:A handwith your staffבְּמַטֶּ֔ךָ(bə·maṭ·ṭe·ḵā)Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 4294:A staff, rod, shaft, branch, a tribeoverעַל־(‘al-)Preposition
Strong's 5921:Above, over, upon, againstthe riversהַ֨נְּהָרֹ֔ת(han·nə·hā·rōṯ)Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 5104:A stream, prosperityand canalsהַיְאֹרִ֖ים(hay·’ō·rîm)Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 2975:Nile -- a channel, a fosse, canal, shaft, the Nile, the Tigrisand ponds,הָאֲגַמִּ֑ים(hā·’ă·ḡam·mîm)Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 98:A marsh, a rush, a stockade of reedsand cause the frogsהַֽצְפַרְדְּעִ֖ים(haṣ·p̄ar·də·‘îm)Article | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 6854:A marsh-leaper, frogto come upוְהַ֥עַל(wə·ha·‘al)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular
Strong's 5927:To ascend, in, activelyontoעַל־(‘al-)Preposition
Strong's 5921:Above, over, upon, againstthe landאֶ֥רֶץ(’e·reṣ)Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 776:Earth, landof Egypt.’”מִצְרָֽיִם׃(miṣ·rā·yim)Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 4714:Egypt -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their country in Northwest Africa
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