Exodus 9:11
New International Version
The magicians could not stand before Moses because of the boils that were on them and on all the Egyptians.

New Living Translation
Even the magicians were unable to stand before Moses, because the boils had broken out on them and all the Egyptians.

English Standard Version
And the magicians could not stand before Moses because of the boils, for the boils came upon the magicians and upon all the Egyptians.

Berean Standard Bible
The magicians could not stand before Moses, because the boils had broken out on them and on all the Egyptians.

King James Bible
And the magicians could not stand before Moses because of the boils; for the boil was upon the magicians, and upon all the Egyptians.

New King James Version
And the magicians could not stand before Moses because of the boils, for the boils were on the magicians and on all the Egyptians.

New American Standard Bible
The soothsayer priests could not stand before Moses because of the boils, for the boils were on the soothsayer priests as well as on all the Egyptians.

NASB 1995
The magicians could not stand before Moses because of the boils, for the boils were on the magicians as well as on all the Egyptians.

NASB 1977
And the magicians could not stand before Moses because of the boils, for the boils were on the magicians as well as on all the Egyptians.

Legacy Standard Bible
And the magicians could not stand before Moses because of the boils, for the boils were on the magicians as well as on all the Egyptians.

Amplified Bible
The magicians (soothsayer-priests) could not stand before Moses because of the boils, for the boils were on the magicians as well as on all the Egyptians.

Christian Standard Bible
The magicians could not stand before Moses because of the boils, for the boils were on the magicians as well as on all the Egyptians.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The magicians could not stand before Moses because of the boils, for the boils were on the magicians as well as on all the Egyptians.

American Standard Version
And the magicians could not stand before Moses because of the boils; for the boils were upon the magicians, and upon all the Egyptians.

Contemporary English Version
The magicians were suffering so much from the sores, that they could not even come to Moses.

English Revised Version
And the magicians could not stand before Moses because of the boils; for the boils were upon the magicians, and upon all the Egyptians.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The magicians couldn't compete with Moses because they had boils like all the other Egyptians.

Good News Translation
The magicians were not able to appear before Moses, because they were covered with boils, like all the other Egyptians.

International Standard Version
The magicians were not able to stand before Moses because of the boils, because the boils were on the magicians and on all the Egyptians.

Majority Standard Bible
The magicians could not stand before Moses, because the boils had broken out on them and on all the Egyptians.

NET Bible
The magicians could not stand before Moses because of the boils, for boils were on the magicians and on all the Egyptians.

New Heart English Bible
The magicians couldn't stand before Moses because of the boils; for the boils were on the magicians, and on all the Egyptians.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the magicians could not stand before Moses, because of the boil: for the boil was upon the magicians, and upon all the Egyptians.

World English Bible
The magicians couldn’t stand before Moses because of the boils; for the boils were on the magicians and on all the Egyptians.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and the enchanters have not been able to stand before Moses because of the boil, for the boil has been on the enchanters, and on all the Egyptians.

Young's Literal Translation
and the scribes have not been able to stand before Moses, because of the boil, for the boil hath been on the scribes, and on all the Egyptians.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the sacred scribes will not be able to stand before Moses on account of the burning sore: for the burning sore was upon the sacred scribes, and in all Egypt.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Neither could the magicians stand before Moses for the boils that were upon them, and in all the land of Egypt.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Neither could the sorcerers stand in the sight of Moses, because of the sores that were on them and on all the land of Egypt.

New American Bible
Because of the boils the magicians could not stand in Moses’ presence, for there were boils on the magicians as well as on the rest of the Egyptians.

New Revised Standard Version
The magicians could not stand before Moses because of the boils, for the boils afflicted the magicians as well as all the Egyptians.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the magicians could not stand before Moses because of the boils; for the boils had spread among the magicians and throughout all the land of Egypt.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the Sorcerers were unable to stand before Moshe because of the abscesses that multiplied among the Sorcerers and in all Egypt.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the magicians could not stand before Moses because of the boils; for the boils were upon the magicians, and upon all the Egyptians.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the sorcerers could not stand before Moses because of the sores, for the sores were on the sorcerers, and in all the land of Egypt.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Sixth Plague: Boils
10So they took soot from the furnace and stood before Pharaoh. Moses tossed it into the air, and festering boils broke out on man and beast. 11The magicians could not stand before Moses, because the boils had broken out on them and on all the Egyptians. 12But the LORD hardened Pharaoh’s heart, and he would not listen to them, just as the LORD had said to Moses.…

Cross References
Deuteronomy 28:27
The LORD will afflict you with the boils of Egypt, with tumors and scabs and itch from which you cannot be cured.

Revelation 16:2
So the first angel went and poured out his bowl on the earth, and loathsome, malignant sores broke out on those who had the mark of the beast and worshiped its image.

Leviticus 13:18-20
When a boil appears on someone’s skin and it heals, / and a white swelling or a reddish-white spot develops where the boil was, he must present himself to the priest. / The priest shall examine it, and if it appears to be beneath the skin and the hair in it has turned white, the priest shall pronounce him unclean; it is a diseased infection that has broken out in the boil.

Job 2:7
So Satan went out from the presence of the LORD and infected Job with terrible boils from the soles of his feet to the crown of his head.

Isaiah 1:6
From the sole of your foot to the top of your head, there is no soundness—only wounds and welts and festering sores neither cleansed nor bandaged nor soothed with oil.

2 Kings 20:7
Then Isaiah said, “Prepare a poultice of figs.” So they brought it and applied it to the boil, and Hezekiah recovered.

2 Chronicles 26:19-21
Uzziah, with a censer in his hand to offer incense, was enraged. But while he raged against the priests in their presence in the house of the LORD before the altar of incense, leprosy broke out on his forehead. / When Azariah the chief priest and all the priests turned to him and saw his leprous forehead, they rushed him out. Indeed, he himself hurried to get out, because the LORD had afflicted him. / So King Uzziah was a leper until the day of his death. He lived in isolation, leprous and cut off from the house of the LORD, while his son Jotham had charge of the royal palace and governed the people of the land.

Luke 16:20-21
And a beggar named Lazarus lay at his gate, covered with sores / and longing to be fed with the crumbs that fell from the rich man’s table. Even the dogs came and licked his sores.

Matthew 8:2-3
Suddenly a leper came and knelt before Him, saying, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” / Jesus reached out His hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” He said. “Be clean!” And immediately his leprosy was cleansed.

Mark 1:40-42
Then a leper came to Jesus, begging on his knees: “If You are willing, You can make me clean.” / Moved with compassion, Jesus reached out His hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” He said. “Be clean!” / And immediately the leprosy left him, and the man was cleansed.

Numbers 12:10
As the cloud lifted from above the Tent, suddenly Miriam became leprous, white as snow. Aaron turned toward her, saw that she was leprous,

2 Samuel 3:29
May it whirl over the head of Joab and over the entire house of his father, and may the house of Joab never be without one having a discharge or skin disease, or one who leans on a staff or falls by the sword or lacks food.”

Isaiah 38:21
Now Isaiah had said, “Prepare a lump of pressed figs and apply it to the boil, and he will recover.”

Acts 28:8
The father of Publius was sick in bed, suffering from fever and dysentery. Paul went in to see him, and after praying and placing his hands on him, he healed the man.

1 Samuel 5:6
Now the hand of the LORD was heavy on the people of Ashdod and its vicinity, ravaging them and afflicting them with tumors.


Treasury of Scripture

And the magicians could not stand before Moses because of the boils; for the boil was on the magicians, and on all the Egyptians.

Exodus 7:11,12
Then Pharaoh also called the wise men and the sorcerers: now the magicians of Egypt, they also did in like manner with their enchantments…

Exodus 8:18,19
And the magicians did so with their enchantments to bring forth lice, but they could not: so there were lice upon man, and upon beast…

2 Timothy 3:8,9
Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith…

Revelation 16:2
And the first went, and poured out his vial upon the earth; and there fell a noisome and grievous sore upon the men which had the mark of the beast, and upon them which worshipped his image.

Jump to Previous
Able Boil Boils Couldn't Disease Egyptians Magicians Moses Places Scribes Stand Wonder-Workers
Jump to Next
Able Boil Boils Couldn't Disease Egyptians Magicians Moses Places Scribes Stand Wonder-Workers
Exodus 9
1. The plague on livestock
8. The plague of boils
13. The message of Moses about the hail,
22. The plague of hail
27. Pharaoh pleads with Moses, but yet is hardened














The magicians
In the context of ancient Egypt, magicians were not mere entertainers but were considered wise men and priests who wielded significant influence. They were seen as intermediaries between the gods and the people, possessing knowledge of the spiritual and natural worlds. The Hebrew term used here, "חַרְטֻמִּים" (chartummim), refers to these learned men. Their inability to stand before Moses signifies the impotence of Egyptian wisdom and power against the God of Israel. This moment underscores the supremacy of Yahweh over the gods of Egypt, as even those who were supposed to have divine insight and power were rendered helpless.

could not stand
The phrase "could not stand" indicates a position of defeat and humiliation. In the Hebrew context, standing often symbolizes strength, authority, and readiness. The magicians' inability to stand before Moses is a powerful image of their complete subjugation and the futility of their arts against the divine will. This phrase also foreshadows the ultimate downfall of Pharaoh's resistance, as even his most trusted advisors are incapacitated.

before Moses
Moses, whose name in Hebrew, "מֹשֶׁה" (Moshe), means "drawn out," is a central figure in the Exodus narrative. His role as God's chosen leader is emphasized here, as he stands unscathed while the magicians suffer. This contrast highlights Moses' divine appointment and the authority given to him by God. It also serves as a testament to his faithfulness and obedience, which are rewarded by God's protection and empowerment.

because the boils
The boils, or "שְׁחִין" (shechin) in Hebrew, were a severe affliction that struck both man and beast. This plague, the sixth in the series, was a direct attack on the physical bodies of the Egyptians, demonstrating God's control over health and disease. The boils were not just a physical ailment but a symbol of spiritual and moral corruption, reflecting the hardened hearts of the Egyptians and their leader, Pharaoh.

had broken out
The phrase "had broken out" suggests a sudden and uncontrollable spread, indicative of divine judgment. The Hebrew verb "פָּרַח" (parach) conveys the idea of bursting forth, emphasizing the intensity and severity of the plague. This sudden outbreak serves as a reminder of the unpredictability and power of God's judgments, which can manifest swiftly and decisively.

on them and on all the Egyptians
The inclusion of "on them and on all the Egyptians" highlights the comprehensive nature of the plague. It was not limited to the magicians but affected the entire Egyptian populace, signifying a collective judgment. This universality underscores the seriousness of Egypt's sin and the extent of God's wrath. It also serves as a stark contrast to the protection afforded to the Israelites, who were spared from this affliction, illustrating the distinction between God's people and those who oppose Him.

(11) The magicians could not stand before Moses.--It is uncertain whether the magicians were present accidentally, or had come for the express purpose of "withstanding Moses" (2Timothy 3:8). The latter may be suspected, as the plague was made to fall with special violence upon them.

Verse 11. - The magicians could not stand. It is gathered from this that the magicians had, up to this time, been always in attendance when the miracles were wrought, though they had now for some time failed to produce any counterfeits of them. On this occasion their persistency was punished by the sudden falling of the pestilence upon themselves with such severity that they were forced to quit the royal presence and hasten to their homes to be nursed.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The magicians
הַֽחַרְטֻמִּ֗ים (ha·ḥar·ṭum·mîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 2748: An engraver, writer

could
יָכְל֣וּ (yā·ḵə·lū)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 3201: To be able, have power

not
וְלֹֽא־ (wə·lō-)
Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

stand
לַעֲמֹ֛ד (la·‘ă·mōḏ)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations

before
לִפְנֵ֥י (lip̄·nê)
Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct
Strong's 6440: The face

Moses,
מֹשֶׁ֖ה (mō·šeh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver

because
מִפְּנֵ֣י (mip·pə·nê)
Preposition-m | Noun - common plural construct
Strong's 6440: The face

the boils
הַשְּׁחִ֑ין (haš·šə·ḥîn)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7822: Inflammation, an ulcer

had broken out
הָיָ֣ה (hā·yāh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

on [them]
בַּֽחֲרְטֻמִּ֖ם (ba·ḥăr·ṭum·mim)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 2748: An engraver, writer

and on all
וּבְכָל־ (ū·ḇə·ḵāl)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the Egyptians.
מִצְרָֽיִם׃ (miṣ·rā·yim)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 4713: Egyptian -- inhabitant of Egypt


Links
Exodus 9:11 NIV
Exodus 9:11 NLT
Exodus 9:11 ESV
Exodus 9:11 NASB
Exodus 9:11 KJV

Exodus 9:11 BibleApps.com
Exodus 9:11 Biblia Paralela
Exodus 9:11 Chinese Bible
Exodus 9:11 French Bible
Exodus 9:11 Catholic Bible

OT Law: Exodus 9:11 The magicians couldn't stand before Moses because (Exo. Ex)
Exodus 9:10
Top of Page
Top of Page