Exodus 23:28

And I will send hornets before thee, which shall drive out the Hivite, the Canaanite, and the Hittite, from before thee.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Exodus 23:28

BSB

I will send the hornet before you to drive the Hivites and Canaanites and Hittites out of your way.

AKJV

And I will send hornets before you, which shall drive out the Hivite, the Canaanite, and the Hittite, from before you.

CPDV

sending wasps ahead, so that they will put to flight the Hivite, and the Canaanite, and the Hittite, before you enter.

ERV

And I will send the hornet before thee, which shall drive out the Hivite, the Canaanite, and the Hittite, from before thee.

NHEB

I will send the hornet before you, which will drive out the Hivite, the Canaanite, and the Hethite, from before you.

SMT

And I sent hornets before thee and to drive out the Hivite, the Canaanite, and the Hittite from before thee.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Exodus 23:28

AndIwillsendH7971Verb hornetsH6880Noun Feminine beforeH6440Noun MasculinetheewhichshalldriveoutH1644VerbtheHiviteH2340Noun MasculinetheCanaaniteH3669andtheHittiteH2850Noun MasculinefrombeforeH6440Noun Masculinethee

Commentary for Exodus 23:28

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Exodus 23:28

Summary

Insects as divine weapon against Canaanites

Place

Canaan

Event

Hornet plague sent

Estimated Time Period

c. 1300 BC