Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Before our eyes the LORD sent signs and wonders—great and terrible—on Egypt and Pharaoh and his whole household. New Living Translation The LORD did miraculous signs and wonders before our eyes, dealing terrifying blows against Egypt and Pharaoh and all his people. English Standard Version And the LORD showed signs and wonders, great and grievous, against Egypt and against Pharaoh and all his household, before our eyes. Berean Standard Bible Before our eyes the LORD inflicted great and devastating signs and wonders on Egypt, on Pharaoh, and on all his household. Berean Literal Bible And YHWH showed signs and wonders, great and severe, on Egypt, on Pharaoh, and on all his house, before our eyes. King James Bible And the LORD shewed signs and wonders, great and sore, upon Egypt, upon Pharaoh, and upon all his household, before our eyes: New King James Version and the LORD showed signs and wonders before our eyes, great and severe, against Egypt, Pharaoh, and all his household. New American Standard Bible Moreover, the LORD provided great and terrible signs and wonders before our eyes against Egypt, Pharaoh, and all his household; NASB 1995 ‘Moreover, the LORD showed great and distressing signs and wonders before our eyes against Egypt, Pharaoh and all his household; NASB 1977 ‘Moreover, the LORD showed great and distressing signs and wonders before our eyes against Egypt, Pharaoh and all his household; Legacy Standard Bible Moreover, Yahweh showed great and calamitous signs and wonders before our eyes against Egypt, Pharaoh, and all his household; Amplified Bible Moreover, the LORD showed great and terrible signs and wonders before our eyes against Egypt, Pharaoh and all his household; Berean Annotated Bible Before our eyes the LORD {YHWH} inflicted great and devastating signs and wonders on Egypt (land of bondage), on Pharaoh (great house), and on all his household. Christian Standard Bible Before our eyes the LORD inflicted great and devastating signs and wonders on Egypt, on Pharaoh, and on all his household, Holman Christian Standard Bible Before our eyes the LORD inflicted great and devastating signs and wonders on Egypt, on Pharaoh, and on all his household, American Standard Version and Jehovah showed signs and wonders, great and sore, upon Egypt, upon Pharaoh, and upon all his house, before our eyes; Contemporary English Version We saw him perform miracles and make horrible things happen to the king, his officials, and everyone else. English Revised Version and the LORD shewed signs and wonders, great and sore, upon Egypt, upon Pharaoh, and upon all his house, before our eyes: GOD'S WORD® Translation Right before our eyes the LORD did miraculous signs and amazing things that were spectacular but terrible for Egypt, Pharaoh, and his whole family. Good News Translation With our own eyes we saw him work miracles and do terrifying things to the Egyptians and to their king and to all his officials. International Standard Version Before our very eyes, the LORD did great and terrible signs and wonders in Egypt, to Pharaoh, and to his entire household. NET Bible And he brought signs and great, devastating wonders on Egypt, on Pharaoh, and on his whole family before our very eyes. New Heart English Bible and the LORD showed great and awesome signs and wonders on Egypt, on Pharaoh, and on all his house, before our eyes; Webster's Bible Translation And the LORD showed signs and wonders, great and distressing, upon Egypt, upon Pharaoh, and upon all his household, before our eyes: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBefore our eyes the LORD inflicted great and devastating signs and wonders on Egypt, on Pharaoh, and on all his household. World English Bible and Yahweh showed great and awesome signs and wonders on Egypt, on Pharaoh, and on all his house, before our eyes; Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand YHWH gives signs and wonders, great and severe, on Egypt, on Pharaoh, and on all his house, before our eyes; Berean Literal Bible And YHWH showed signs and wonders, great and severe, on Egypt, on Pharaoh, and on all his house, before our eyes. Young's Literal Translation and Jehovah giveth signs and wonders, great and sad, on Egypt, on Pharaoh, and on all his house, before our eyes; Smith's Literal Translation And Jehovah will give signs and wonders, great and evil, upon Egypt, upon Pharaoh and upon all his house before our eyes: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he wrought signs and wonders great and very grievous in Egypt against Pharao, and all his house, in our sight, Catholic Public Domain Version And he wrought signs and wonders, great and very grievous, in Egypt, against Pharaoh and all his house, in our sight. New American Bible and wrought before our eyes signs and wonders, great and dire, against Egypt and against Pharaoh and his whole house. New Revised Standard Version The LORD displayed before our eyes great and awesome signs and wonders against Egypt, against Pharaoh and all his household. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the LORD wrought signs and great wonders, and plagues in Egypt against Pharaoh and against all his army, before our eyes; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And LORD JEHOVAH did great signs and wonders and evils in Egypt with Pharaoh and with all his army before our eyes: OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the LORD showed signs and wonders, great and sore, upon Egypt, upon Pharaoh, and upon all his house, before our eyes. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the Lord wrought signs and great and grievous wonders in Egypt, on Pharao and on his house before us. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Teach Your Children…21then you are to tell him, “We were slaves of Pharaoh in Egypt, but the LORD brought us out of Egypt with a mighty hand. 22Before our eyes the LORD inflicted great and devastating signs and wonders on Egypt, on Pharaoh, and on all his household. 23But He brought us out from there to lead us in and give us the land that He had sworn to our fathers.… Cross References Before our eyes Joshua 24:7 So your fathers cried out to the LORD, and He put darkness between you and the Egyptians, over whom He brought the sea and engulfed them. Your very eyes saw what I did to the Egyptians. Then you lived in the wilderness for a long time. Deuteronomy 29:2 Moses summoned all Israel and proclaimed to them, “You have seen with your own eyes everything the LORD did in Egypt to Pharaoh, to all his officials, and to all his land. the LORD inflicted Exodus 7:4 Pharaoh will not listen to you. Then I will lay My hand on Egypt, and by mighty acts of judgment I will bring the divisions of My people the Israelites out of the land of Egypt. Exodus 12:29 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. great and devastating signs and wonders Deuteronomy 26:8 Then the LORD brought us out of Egypt with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm, with great terror, signs, and wonders. Nehemiah 9:10 You performed signs and wonders against Pharaoh, all his officials, and all the people of his land, for You knew they had acted with arrogance against our fathers. You made a name for Yourself that endures to this day. on Egypt, Exodus 7:5 And the Egyptians will know that I am the LORD, when I stretch out My hand against Egypt and bring the Israelites out from among them.” Psalm 105:27-36 They performed His miraculous signs among them, and wonders in the land of Ham. / He sent darkness, and it became dark—yet they defied His words. / He turned their waters to blood and caused their fish to die. … on Pharaoh, Exodus 9:16 But I have raised you up for this very purpose, that I might display My power to you, and that My name might be proclaimed in all the earth. Exodus 14:4 And I will harden Pharaoh’s heart so that he will pursue them. But I will gain honor by means of Pharaoh and all his army, and the Egyptians will know that I am the LORD.” So this is what the Israelites did. and on all his household. Exodus 11:5 and every firstborn son in the land of Egypt will die, from the firstborn of Pharaoh who sits on his throne, to the firstborn of the servant girl behind the hand mill, as well as the firstborn of all the cattle. Exodus 12:30 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 7:3-5 But I will harden Pharaoh’s heart, and though I will multiply My signs and wonders in the land of Egypt, / Pharaoh will not listen to you. Then I will lay My hand on Egypt, and by mighty acts of judgment I will bring the divisions of My people the Israelites out of the land of Egypt. / And the Egyptians will know that I am the LORD, when I stretch out My hand against Egypt and bring the Israelites out from among them.” Exodus 10:1-2 Then the LORD said to Moses, “Go to Pharaoh, for I have hardened his heart and the hearts of his officials, that I may perform these miraculous signs of Mine among them, / and that you may tell your children and grandchildren how severely I dealt with the Egyptians when I performed miraculous signs among them, so that all of you may know that I am the LORD.” Exodus 12:12 On that night I will pass through the land of Egypt and strike down every firstborn male, both man and beast, and I will execute judgment against all the gods of Egypt. I am the LORD. Exodus 14:30-31 That day the LORD saved Israel from the hand of the Egyptians, and Israel saw the Egyptians dead on the shore. / When Israel saw the great power that the LORD had exercised over the Egyptians, the people feared the LORD and believed in Him and in His servant Moses. Treasury of Scripture And the LORD showed signs and wonders, great and sore, on Egypt, on Pharaoh, and on all his household, before our eyes: shewed Deuteronomy 4:34 Or hath God assayed to go and take him a nation from the midst of another nation, by temptations, by signs, and by wonders, and by war, and by a mighty hand, and by a stretched out arm, and by great terrors, according to all that the LORD your God did for you in Egypt before your eyes? Exodus 7:1-12:10 And the LORD said unto Moses, See, I have made thee a god to Pharaoh: and Aaron thy brother shall be thy prophet… Exodus 14:1-31 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, … sore [heb] evil Deuteronomy 1:30 The LORD your God which goeth before you, he shall fight for you, according to all that he did for you in Egypt before your eyes; Deuteronomy 3:21 And I commanded Joshua at that time, saying, Thine eyes have seen all that the LORD your God hath done unto these two kings: so shall the LORD do unto all the kingdoms whither thou passest. Deuteronomy 4:3 Your eyes have seen what the LORD did because of Baalpeor: for all the men that followed Baalpeor, the LORD thy God hath destroyed them from among you. Jump to Previous Awesome Distressing Egypt Eyes House Household Miraculous Moreover Pharaoh Sad Shewed Showed Signs Sore Terrible Whole WondersJump to Next Awesome Distressing Egypt Eyes House Household Miraculous Moreover Pharaoh Sad Shewed Showed Signs Sore Terrible Whole WondersDeuteronomy 6 1. The end of the law is obedience3. An exhortation thereto 20. What they are to teach their children Before our eyes This phrase emphasizes the firsthand experience of the Israelites. It underscores the importance of witnessing God's power directly, which serves to strengthen faith and ensure the transmission of these events to future generations. The personal witness of God's acts is a recurring theme in Scripture, as seen in 1 John 1:1-3, where the apostles testify to what they have seen and heard. the LORD inflicted great and devastating signs and wonders on Egypt on Pharaoh and on all his household Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who demonstrates His power and faithfulness through signs and wonders. 2. Egypt The land where the Israelites were enslaved, representing oppression and bondage. 3. Pharaoh The ruler of Egypt, whose heart was hardened against God, leading to the plagues. 4. Signs and Wonders Miraculous acts performed by God to demonstrate His power and to deliver His people. 5. Israelites The chosen people of God, witnesses to His mighty acts and recipients of His deliverance. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty and PowerThe signs and wonders in Egypt demonstrate God's supreme authority over all creation and human rulers. Faithfulness in Deliverance God's actions in Egypt are a testament to His faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to His people. The Purpose of Miracles Miracles serve to reveal God's glory and to affirm His covenant relationship with His people. Remembering God's Works Believers are called to remember and recount God's mighty works as a foundation for faith and obedience. Trust in God's Timing The deliverance from Egypt teaches us to trust in God's perfect timing and His plan for our lives. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Deuteronomy 6:22?2. How do "signs and wonders" in Deuteronomy 6:22 demonstrate God's power today? 3. What role do miracles play in affirming faith according to Deuteronomy 6:22? 4. How can we remember God's "great and terrible" acts in our daily lives? 5. Connect Deuteronomy 6:22 with another biblical instance of God's miraculous deliverance. 6. How should Deuteronomy 6:22 influence our trust in God's promises and actions? 7. How do the signs and wonders in Deuteronomy 6:22 affirm God's power and presence? 8. What historical evidence supports the events described in Deuteronomy 6:22? 9. How does Deuteronomy 6:22 influence the understanding of God's relationship with Israel? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 6? 11. What similarities exist between Moses and Jesus? 12. What were the Ten Plagues of Egypt in the Bible? 13. How can a 'divine council' (Psalm 82:1) fit with passages claiming there is only one God (Deuteronomy 6:4)? 14. Who were the believers in the Old Testament? What Does Deuteronomy 6:22 Mean Before our eyes• Moses reminds the people, “Before our eyes the LORD inflicted …,” anchoring the command to love and obey God (Deuteronomy 6:5) in history they personally witnessed or heard from parents (cf. Deuteronomy 4:9; Exodus 14:31). • Eyewitness experience makes obedience relational, not theoretical (Joshua 24:31; 1 John 1:1). • The verse teaches that biblical faith rests on observable acts of God, not myth. the LORD inflicted • The subject is the covenant God, Yahweh, acting deliberately (Exodus 6:6–7; Deuteronomy 4:34). • “Inflicted” highlights judgment, not mere natural disaster; every plague was timed, targeted, and lifted at His word (Exodus 8:8–10). • The Lord’s direct intervention confirms His supremacy over Egypt’s gods (Numbers 33:4; Isaiah 19:1). great and devastating signs and wonders • “Signs” pointed to God’s power; “wonders” produced awe; both were “great and devastating.” • The ten plagues (Exodus 7–12) illustrate: – Water to blood – Frogs – Gnats – Flies – Livestock pestilence – Boils – Hail – Locusts – Darkness – Death of the firstborn • Psalm 78:43–51 and Acts 7:35–36 echo how extraordinary and ruinous these were. • Purpose: to free Israel, expose idolatry, and display God’s glory (Exodus 9:14–16; Romans 9:17). on Egypt • Judgment hit the nation’s land, economy, and religion (Exodus 12:12; Deuteronomy 11:3). • Each plague confronted a specific Egyptian deity, proving the LORD alone is God (Jeremiah 46:25; Zephaniah 2:11). • The devastation was comprehensive—fields, rivers, sky, and livestock (Psalm 105:27–36). on Pharaoh • Pharaoh personified human pride and opposition to God (Exodus 5:2). • God “raised [him] up” to reveal divine power (Exodus 9:16; Romans 9:17). • His hardened heart became the backdrop for God’s mercy toward Israel and warning to future kings (Psalm 136:15; Revelation 15:3). and on all his household • The blow reached Pharaoh’s officials and even the palace firstborn (Exodus 12:29–30). • No social rank shielded anyone from God’s justice (Psalm 135:8–9). • The thoroughness underscores that sin’s consequences are communal as well as personal. summary Deuteronomy 6:22 recalls eyewitness evidence that the LORD alone brought Israel out by overwhelming, targeted judgments on Egypt, Pharaoh, and every stratum of Egyptian society. These mighty acts ground Israel’s covenant obedience, demonstrate God’s supremacy over all earthly powers, and assure believers today that the same faithful, sovereign God still acts in history and keeps His promises. Verse 22. - Signs and wonders (cf. Deuteronomy 4:34).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Before our eyesלְעֵינֵֽינוּ׃ (lə·‘ê·nê·nū) Preposition-l | Noun - cdc | first person common plural Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain the LORD יְהוָ֡ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel inflicted וַיִּתֵּ֣ן (way·yit·tên) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set great גְּדֹלִ֨ים (gə·ḏō·lîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 1419: Great, older, insolent and devastating וְרָעִ֧ים ׀ (wə·rā·‘îm) Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 7451: Bad, evil signs אוֹתֹ֣ת (’ō·w·ṯōṯ) Noun - common plural Strong's 226: A signal, as a, flag, beacon, monument, omen, prodigy, evidence and wonders וּ֠מֹפְתִים (ū·mō·p̄ə·ṯîm) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 4159: A miracle, a token, omen on Egypt, בְּמִצְרַ֛יִם (bə·miṣ·ra·yim) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 4714: Egypt -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their country in Northwest Africa on Pharaoh, בְּפַרְעֹ֥ה (bə·p̄ar·‘ōh) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6547: Pharaoh -- a title of Egypt kings and on all וּבְכָל־ (ū·ḇə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every his household, בֵּית֖וֹ (bê·ṯōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1004: A house Links Deuteronomy 6:22 NIVDeuteronomy 6:22 NLT Deuteronomy 6:22 ESV Deuteronomy 6:22 NASB Deuteronomy 6:22 KJV Deuteronomy 6:22 BibleApps.com Deuteronomy 6:22 Biblia Paralela Deuteronomy 6:22 Chinese Bible Deuteronomy 6:22 French Bible Deuteronomy 6:22 Catholic Bible OT Law: Deuteronomy 6:22 And Yahweh showed great and awesome signs (Deut. 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