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Exodus 8:22-32

22 “‘But on that day I will deal differently with the land of Goshen, where my people live; no swarms of flies will be there, so that you will know that I, the Lord, am in this land.

23 I will make a distinction between my people and your people. This miraculous sign will occur tomorrow.’”

24 And the Lord did this. Dense swarms of flies poured into Pharaoh’s palace and into the houses of his officials, and throughout Egypt the land was ruined by the flies.

25 Then Pharaoh summoned Moses and Aaron and said, “Go, sacrifice to your God here in the land.”

26 But Moses said, “That would not be right. The sacrifices we offer the Lord our God would be detestable to the Egyptians. And if we offer sacrifices that are detestable in their eyes, will they not stone us?

27 We must take a three-day journey into the desert to offer sacrifices to the Lord our God, as he commands us.”

28 Pharaoh said, “I will let you go to offer sacrifices to the Lord your God in the desert, but you must not go very far. Now pray for me.”

29 Moses answered, “As soon as I leave you, I will pray to the Lord, and tomorrow the flies will leave Pharaoh and his officials and his people. Only be sure that Pharaoh does not act deceitfully again by not letting the people go to offer sacrifices to the Lord.”

30 Then Moses left Pharaoh and prayed to the Lord,

31 and the Lord did what Moses asked: The flies left Pharaoh and his officials and his people; not a fly remained.

32 But this time also Pharaoh hardened his heart and would not let the people go.

Cross References for Exodus 8:22-32

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Exodus 12:13 - The blood will be a sign for you on the houses where you are; and when I see the blood, I will ... Click to read the verse Exodus 12:13 Click to read the verse Exodus 12:13

Malachi 3:18 - And you will again see the distinction between the righteous and the wicked, between those who ... Click to read the verse Malachi 3:18 Click to read the verse Malachi 3:18

Exodus 11:7 - But among the Israelites not a dog will bark at any man or animal.’ Then you will know that the... Click to read the verse Exodus 11:7 Click to read the verse Exodus 11:7

Genesis 45:10 - You shall live in the region of Goshen and be near me—you, your children and grandchildren, you... Click to read the verse Genesis 45:10 Click to read the verse Genesis 45:10

Exodus 9:26 - The only place it did not hail was the land of Goshen, where the Israelites were. Click to read the verse Exodus 9:26 Click to read the verse Exodus 9:26

Genesis 47:1 - Joseph went and told Pharaoh, “My father and brothers, with their flocks and herds and everythi... Click to read the verse Genesis 47:1 Click to read the verse Genesis 47:1

Psalms 110:2 - The Lord will extend your mighty scepter from Zion; you will rule in the midst of your enemies. Click to read the verse Psalms 110:2 Click to read the verse Psalms 110:2

Ezekiel 30:19 - So I will inflict punishment on Egypt, and they will know that I am the Lord.’” Click to read the verse Ezekiel 30:19 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 30:19

Exodus 7:5 - And the Egyptians will know that I am the Lord when I stretch out my hand against Egypt and bri... Click to read the verse Exodus 7:5 Click to read the verse Exodus 7:5

Exodus 8:10 - “Tomorrow,” Pharaoh said. Moses replied, “It will be as you say, so that you may know there is ... Click to read the verse Exodus 8:10 Click to read the verse Exodus 8:10

Exodus 7:17 - This is what the Lord says: By this you will know that I am the Lord: With the staff that is in... Click to read the verse Exodus 7:17 Click to read the verse Exodus 7:17

1 Kings 20:28 - The man of God came up and told the king of Israel, “This is what the Lord says: ‘Because the A... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 20:28 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 20:28

Exodus 10:23 - No one could see anyone else or leave his place for three days. Yet all the Israelites had ligh... Click to read the verse Exodus 10:23 Click to read the verse Exodus 10:23

Exodus 9:29 - Moses replied, “When I have gone out of the city, I will spread out my hands in prayer to the L... Click to read the verse Exodus 9:29 Click to read the verse Exodus 9:29

Exodus 11:6-7 - There will be loud wailing throughout Egypt—worse than there has ever been or ever will be again. Click to read the verse Exodus 11:6-7 Click to read the verse Exodus 11:6-7

Psalms 74:12 - But you, O God, are my king from of old; you bring salvation upon the earth. Click to read the verse Psalms 74:12 Click to read the verse Psalms 74:12

Exodus 9:6 - And the next day the Lord did it: All the livestock of the Egyptians died, but not one animal b... Click to read the verse Exodus 9:6 Click to read the verse Exodus 9:6

Exodus 9:4 - But the Lord will make a distinction between the livestock of Israel and that of Egypt, so that... Click to read the verse Exodus 9:4 Click to read the verse Exodus 9:4

Revelation 11:4 - These are the two olive trees and the two lampstands that stand before the Lord of the earth. Click to read the verse Revelation 11:4 Click to read the verse Revelation 11:4

Exodus 33:16 - How will anyone know that you are pleased with me and with your people unless you go with us? W... Click to read the verse Exodus 33:16 Click to read the verse Exodus 33:16

Ezekiel 22:16 - When you have been defiled in the eyes of the nations, you will know that I am the Lord.’” Click to read the verse Ezekiel 22:16 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 22:16