Exodus 7:24

And all the Egyptians digged round about the river for water to drink; for they could not drink of the water of the river.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Exodus 7:24

BSB

So all the Egyptians dug around the Nile for water to drink, because they could not drink the water from the river.

AKJV

And all the Egyptians dig round about the river for water to drink; for they could not drink of the water of the river.

CPDV

Then all the Egyptians dug along the borders of the river for water to drink. For they were not able to drink from the water of the river.

ERV

And all the Egyptians digged round about the river for water to drink; for they could not drink of the water of the river.

NHEB

All the Egyptians dug around the river for water to drink; for they couldn't drink of the water of the river.

SMT

And all the Egyptians will dig round about the river for water to drink; for they will not be able to drink from the water of the river.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Exodus 7:24

AndalltheEgyptiansH4714 diggedH2658VerbroundaboutH5439theriverH2975Noun MasculineforwaterH4325Noun MasculinetodrinkH8354VerbfortheycouldH3201VerbnotdrinkH8354VerbofthewaterH4325Noun MasculineoftheriverH2975Noun Masculine

Commentary for Exodus 7:24

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

Overview of Exodus 7:24

Summary

Egyptians dig wells seeking drinking water elsewhere

Place

Egypt

Event

Egyptians search for water

Estimated Time Period

c. 1300 BC