Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Moses replied, “When I have gone out of the city, I will spread out my hands in prayer to the LORD. The thunder will stop and there will be no more hail, so you may know that the earth is the LORD’s. New Living Translation “All right,” Moses replied. “As soon as I leave the city, I will lift my hands and pray to the LORD. Then the thunder and hail will stop, and you will know that the earth belongs to the LORD. English Standard Version Moses said to him, “As soon as I have gone out of the city, I will stretch out my hands to the LORD. The thunder will cease, and there will be no more hail, so that you may know that the earth is the LORD’s. Berean Standard Bible Moses said to him, “When I have left the city, I will spread out my hands to the LORD. The thunder will cease, and there will be no more hail, so that you may know that the earth is the LORD’s. Berean Literal Bible And Moses said to him, “As I leave the city, I will spread out my hands to YHWH, and the voices will cease, and there will not be the hail anymore, in order that you may know that the earth belongs to YHWH. King James Bible And Moses said unto him, As soon as I am gone out of the city, I will spread abroad my hands unto the LORD; and the thunder shall cease, neither shall there be any more hail; that thou mayest know how that the earth is the LORD'S. New King James Version So Moses said to him, “As soon as I have gone out of the city, I will spread out my hands to the LORD; the thunder will cease, and there will be no more hail, that you may know that the earth is the LORD’s. New American Standard Bible Moses said to him, “As soon as I go out of the city, I will spread out my hands to the LORD; the thunder will cease and there will no longer be hail, so that you may know that the earth is the LORD’S. NASB 1995 Moses said to him, “As soon as I go out of the city, I will spread out my hands to the LORD; the thunder will cease and there will be hail no longer, that you may know that the earth is the LORD’S. NASB 1977 And Moses said to him, “As soon as I go out of the city, I will spread out my hands to the LORD; the thunder will cease, and there will be hail no longer, that you may know that the earth is the LORD’S. Legacy Standard Bible And Moses said to him, “As soon as I go out of the city, I will spread out my hands to Yahweh; the thunder will cease, and there will be hail no longer, that you may know that the earth is Yahweh’s. Amplified Bible Moses said to him, “As soon as I leave the city, I will stretch out my hands to the LORD; the thunder will cease and there will be no more hail, so that you may know [without any doubt] and acknowledge that the earth is the LORD’S. Berean Annotated Bible Moses (drawn out) said to him, “When I have left the city, I will spread out my hands to the LORD {YHWH}. The thunder will cease, and there will be no more hail, so that you may know that the earth is the LORD’s. Christian Standard Bible Moses said to him, “When I have left the city, I will spread out my hands to the LORD. The thunder will cease, and there will be no more hail, so that you may know the earth belongs to the LORD. Holman Christian Standard Bible Moses said to him, “When I have left the city, I will extend my hands to Yahweh. The thunder will cease, and there will be no more hail, so that you may know the earth belongs to Yahweh. American Standard Version And Moses said unto him, As soon as I am gone out of the city, I will spread abroad my hands unto Jehovah; the thunders shall cease, neither shall there be any more hail; that thou mayest know that the earth is Jehovah's. Contemporary English Version Moses answered, "As soon as I leave the city, I will lift my arms in prayer. When the thunder and hail stop, you will know that the earth belongs to the LORD. English Revised Version And Moses said unto him, As soon as I am gone out of the city, I will spread abroad my hands unto the LORD; the thunders shall cease, neither shall there be any more hail; that thou mayest know that the earth is the LORD'S. GOD'S WORD® Translation Moses replied, "As soon as I'm out of the city, I'll spread out my hands to the LORD in prayer. The thunder will stop, and there will be no more hail. This is how you will know that the earth belongs to the LORD. Good News Translation Moses said to him, "As soon as I go out of the city, I will lift up my hands in prayer to the LORD. The thunder will stop, and there will be no more hail, so that you may know that the earth belongs to the LORD. International Standard Version Moses told him, "When I leave the city I'll spread out my hands to the LORD. The thunder will cease and the hail won't continue, so that you may know that the earth belongs to the LORD. NET Bible Moses said to him, "When I leave the city I will spread my hands to the LORD, the thunder will cease, and there will be no more hail, so that you may know that the earth belongs to the LORD. New Heart English Bible Moses said to him, "As soon as I have gone out of the city, I will spread abroad my hands to the LORD. The thunders shall cease, neither shall there be any more hail; that you may know that the earth is the LORD's. Webster's Bible Translation And Moses said to him, As soon as I am gone out of the city, I will spread abroad my hands to the LORD; and the thunder shall cease, neither shall there be any more hail; that thou mayest know how that the earth is the LORD'S. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleMoses said to him, “When I have left the city, I will spread out my hands to the LORD. The thunder will cease, and there will be no more hail, so that you may know that the earth is the LORD’s. World English Bible Moses said to him, “As soon as I have gone out of the city, I will spread out my hands to Yahweh. The thunders shall cease, and there will not be any more hail; that you may know that the earth is Yahweh’s. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Moses says to him, “At my going out of the city, I spread my palms to YHWH—the voices cease, and there is no more hail, so that you know that the earth [is] YHWH’s; Berean Literal Bible And Moses said to him, “As I leave the city, I will spread out my hands to YHWH, and the voices will cease, and there will not be the hail anymore, in order that you may know that the earth belongs to YHWH. Young's Literal Translation And Moses saith unto him, 'At my going out of the city, I spread my palms unto Jehovah -- the voices cease, and the hail is not any more, so that thou knowest that the earth is Jehovah's; Smith's Literal Translation And Moses will say to him, When I have gone forth from the city, I will spread forth my hands to Jehovah; the voices shall cease, and the hail shall be no more; for thou shalt know that to Jehovah is the earth. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleMoses said: As soon as I am gone out of the city, I will stretch forth my hands to the Lord, and the thunders shall cease, and the hail shall be no more: that thou mayst know that the earth is the Lord's. Catholic Public Domain Version Moses said: “When I have departed from the city, I will extend my hands to the Lord, and the thunders will cease, and the hail will not be, so that you may know that the earth belongs to the Lord. New American Bible Moses replied to him, “As soon as I leave the city I will extend my hands to the LORD; the thunder will cease, and there will be no more hail so that you may know that the earth belongs to the LORD. New Revised Standard Version Moses said to him, “As soon as I have gone out of the city, I will stretch out my hands to the LORD; the thunder will cease, and there will be no more hail, so that you may know that the earth is the LORD’s. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Moses said to him, As soon as I am gone out of the city, I will stretch forth my hands to the LORD; and the thunder shall cease and there shall be no more hail, that you may know that the earth belongs to the LORD. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Moshe said to him, “When I go out from the city, I shall stretch out my hands to LORD JEHOVAH; the noises shall depart and hail will fall no more, so that you may know that the Earth is LORD JEHOVAH’s. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Moses said unto him: 'As soon as I am gone out of the city, I will spread forth my hands unto the LORD; the thunders shall cease, neither shall there be any more hail; that thou mayest know that the earth is the LORD's. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Moses said to him, When I shall have departed from the city, I will stretch out my hands to the Lord, and the thunderings shall cease, and the hail and the rain shall be no longer, that thou mayest know that the earth is the Lord's. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Seventh Plague: Hail…28Pray to the LORD, for there has been enough of God’s thunder and hail. I will let you go; you do not need to stay any longer.” 29Moses said to him, “When I have left the city, I will spread out my hands to the LORD. The thunder will cease, and there will be no more hail, so that you may know that the earth is the LORD’s. 30But as for you and your officials, I know that you still do not fear the LORD our God.”… Cross References Moses said to him, Exodus 8:8 Pharaoh summoned Moses and Aaron and said, “Pray to the LORD to take the frogs away from me and my people. Then I will let your people go, that they may sacrifice to the LORD.” Exodus 10:3 So Moses and Aaron went to Pharaoh and told him, “This is what the LORD, the God of the Hebrews, says: ‘How long will you refuse to humble yourself before Me? Let My people go, so that they may worship Me. Exodus 5:1 After that, Moses and Aaron went to Pharaoh and said, “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘Let My people go, so that they may hold a feast to Me in the wilderness.’” “When I have left the city, Exodus 8:30 Then Moses left Pharaoh and prayed to the LORD, Acts 16:13 On the Sabbath we went outside the city gate along the river, where it was customary to find a place of prayer. After sitting down, we spoke to the women who had gathered there. 1 Kings 18:42 So Ahab went up to eat and drink. But Elijah climbed to the summit of Carmel, bent down on the ground, and put his face between his knees. I will spread out my hands to the LORD. 2 Chronicles 6:13 Now Solomon had made a bronze platform five cubits long, five cubits wide, and three cubits high and had placed it in the middle of the courtyard. He stood on it, knelt down before the whole assembly of Israel, spread out his hands toward heaven, 1 Kings 8:22 Then Solomon stood before the altar of the LORD in front of the whole assembly of Israel, spread out his hands toward heaven, Psalm 143:6 I stretch out my hands to You; my soul thirsts for You like a parched land. Selah The thunder will cease, and there will be no more hail, Psalm 107:29 He calmed the storm to a whisper, and the waves of the sea were hushed. 1 Samuel 7:10 As the Philistines drew near to fight against Israel, Samuel was offering up the burnt offering. But that day the LORD thundered loudly against the Philistines and threw them into such confusion that they fled before Israel. Psalm 78:47-48 He killed their vines with hailstones and their sycamore-figs with sleet. / He abandoned their cattle to the hail and their livestock to bolts of lightning. so that you may know that the earth is the LORD’s. Psalm 24:1 A Psalm of David. The earth is the LORD’s, and the fullness thereof, the world and all who dwell therein. Deuteronomy 10:14 Behold, to the LORD your God belong the heavens, even the highest heavens, and the earth and everything in it. Psalm 89:11 The heavens are Yours, and also the earth. The earth and its fullness You founded. Psalm 135:6-7 The LORD does all that pleases Him in the heavens and on the earth, in the seas and in all their depths. / He causes the clouds to rise from the ends of the earth. He generates the lightning with the rain and brings forth the wind from His storehouses. Treasury of Scripture And Moses said to him, As soon as I am gone out of the city, I will spread abroad my hands to the LORD; and the thunder shall cease, neither shall there be any more hail; that you may know how that the earth is the LORD's. spread Exodus 9:33 And Moses went out of the city from Pharaoh, and spread abroad his hands unto the LORD: and the thunders and hail ceased, and the rain was not poured upon the earth. 1 Kings 8:22,38 And Solomon stood before the altar of the LORD in the presence of all the congregation of Israel, and spread forth his hands toward heaven: … 2 Chronicles 6:12,13 And he stood before the altar of the LORD in the presence of all the congregation of Israel, and spread forth his hands: … that the earth Deuteronomy 10:14 Behold, the heaven and the heaven of heavens is the LORD'S thy God, the earth also, with all that therein is. Psalm 24:1,2 A Psalm of David. The earth is the LORD'S, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein… Psalm 50:12 If I were hungry, I would not tell thee: for the world is mine, and the fulness thereof. Jump to Previous Abroad Cease City Earth Forth Hail Hands LORD'S Mayest Moses Outside Soon Spread Stretch Thunder ThundersJump to Next Abroad Cease City Earth Forth Hail Hands LORD'S Mayest Moses Outside Soon Spread Stretch Thunder ThundersExodus 9 1. The plague on livestock8. 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 Moses said to him This phrase indicates a direct communication between Moses and Pharaoh. Moses, as the leader of the Israelites, acts as God's spokesperson. This interaction highlights the ongoing confrontation between God's representative and the Egyptian ruler, emphasizing the theme of divine authority versus human authority. When I have left the city I will spread out my hands to the LORD The thunder will cease, and there will be no more hail so that you may know that the earth is the LORD’s Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe prophet and leader of the Israelites, chosen by God to lead His people out of Egypt. In this verse, Moses acts as an intermediary between God and Pharaoh. 2. Pharaoh The ruler of Egypt, whose heart is hardened against letting the Israelites go. He experiences the plagues as a demonstration of God's power. 3. The LORD (Yahweh) The God of Israel, who demonstrates His sovereignty over the earth through the plagues. 4. Egypt The land where the Israelites are enslaved and where the plagues occur as a sign of God's power and judgment. 5. The Plague of Hail One of the ten plagues sent by God upon Egypt, demonstrating His control over nature and His judgment against Pharaoh's stubbornness. Teaching Points God's SovereigntyRecognize that God is in control of all creation. The plagues demonstrate His power and authority over the natural world. Intercessory Prayer Moses' action of spreading out his hands signifies intercessory prayer. Believers are encouraged to pray for others, trusting in God's power to intervene. Obedience and Faith Moses' obedience in following God's instructions is a model for believers. Trusting God even in challenging circumstances is crucial. God's Purpose in Judgment The plagues were not just acts of judgment but also opportunities for Pharaoh and the Egyptians to recognize God's sovereignty. Acknowledging God's Ownership Understanding that "the earth is the LORD’s" should influence how we steward the resources and responsibilities God has given us. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Exodus 9:29?2. How does Moses' action in Exodus 9:29 demonstrate faith in God's power? 3. What does "spread out my hands to the LORD" signify about prayer posture? 4. How can we apply Moses' example of obedience in our daily challenges? 5. What other biblical instances show God's control over nature as in Exodus 9:29? 6. How does acknowledging God's sovereignty in Exodus 9:29 impact our trust in Him? 7. How does Exodus 9:29 demonstrate God's control over nature and human affairs? 8. What is the significance of Moses' role in Exodus 9:29? 9. How does Exodus 9:29 reflect God's power and authority? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 9? 11. What does secretive action between hands signify? 12. What were the Ten Plagues of Egypt in the Bible? 13. Does 1 Samuel 9:15-17, describing God's direct revelation to Samuel about Saul, conflict with other biblical texts suggesting a more gradual or indirect selection of leaders? 14. (Deut 29:4) Why would God withhold understanding and clarity from His people, then hold them responsible for disobedience? What Does Exodus 9:29 Mean “Moses said to him”• Moses is addressing Pharaoh directly (Exodus 9:27). • The confrontation highlights the clash between the word of God delivered through Moses and the stubbornness of a self-deified king (Exodus 5:2; Romans 9:17). • Moses speaks with confidence because God has already promised, “I will be with you” (Exodus 3:12). • This verse shows faithful obedience in action: Moses does not negotiate; he declares what God will do (Hebrews 11:27). “When I have left the city” • Earlier, Moses prayed right where he stood (Exodus 8:30). Now he purposely exits Memphis (the likely capital) to avoid any charge of manipulating natural phenomena within city temples. • The public, observable departure underscores that the miracle is not sleight of hand but divine intervention (2 Corinthians 8:21). • It also models separation from idolatry; Moses steps away from Egypt’s religious center before appealing to the LORD (Joshua 24:14). “I will spread out my hands to the LORD.” • The physical gesture of uplifted hands signals surrender and dependence (Psalm 28:2; 1 Timothy 2:8). • Moses stands as intercessor—foreshadowing Christ, our ultimate Mediator (1 Timothy 2:5; Hebrews 7:25). • He approaches the covenant name, “the LORD,” affirming that Yahweh—and not Egypt’s gods—controls nature (Exodus 7:5). “The thunder will cease” • God reverses the very plague He unleashed, proving mastery over the skies (Psalm 29:3-4). • Thunder accompanied the hail (Exodus 9:23). Its silencing would be instant, demonstrating supernatural timing (Mark 4:39). • The cessation answers Pharaoh’s plea and shows God’s mercy even amid judgment (Lamentations 3:22). “and there will be no more hail,” • This was a record-breaking storm that shattered Egypt’s agrarian economy (Exodus 9:24-25). • Total removal confirms that every detail of creation obeys God’s voice (Job 37:6-13). • The promise came with conditions; Pharaoh’s heart would soon harden again, revealing that signs alone cannot convert a rebel heart (John 12:37). “so that you may know that the earth is the LORD’s.” • Purpose statement: the plague and its lifting both serve revelation (Exodus 7:17; 8:22). • “The earth is the LORD’s, and the fullness thereof” (Psalm 24:1) underscores universal ownership, contradicting Pharaoh’s assumed sovereignty. • God’s global claim echoes through Scripture (Deuteronomy 10:14; 1 Corinthians 10:26) and assures believers today that every realm—natural, political, spiritual—belongs to Him. summary Moses promises Pharaoh that once he exits the city and lifts his hands in prayer, the Lord will instantly halt the thunder and hail. Each phrase underscores God’s supremacy, Moses’ role as obedient mediator, and the redemptive purpose behind the plague: Egypt—and we—must recognize that the entire earth belongs to the Lord. (29) That thou mayest know how that the earth is the Lord's.--Comp, Exodus 9:15. It was the general belief of the Egyptians, as of most ancient nations, that each country had its own god or gods. Pharaoh had already admitted Jehovah's power (Exodus 8:8), and now regarded Him as the God of the Hebrews (Exodus 8:28). God desired to have it generally acknowledged that He was the God of the whole earth.Verse 29. - As soon as I am gone out of the city. "The city" is probably Tanis (Zoan). We may gather from the expression of this verse, and again of verse 33, that Moses and Aaron did not live in the city, but in the country with the other Israelites. When it was necessary for them to have an interview with the king, they sought the city: when their interview was over they quitted it. To obtain for Pharaoh a speedy accomplishment of his wish, Moses undertakes to pray for the removal of the plague as soon as he is outside the city walls. That thou mayest know that the earth is the Lord's. The phrase used is ambiguous. It may mean either "that the earth is Jehovah's," or "that the land (of Egypt) is his." On the whole, perhaps the former rendering is the best. The other plagues sufficiently showed that Egypt was Jehovah's; this, which came from the open heaven that surrounds and embraces the whole world, indicated that the entire earth was his. (Comp. Psalm 24:1: "The earth is the Lord's and the fulness thereof: the world, and they that dwell therein.")Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Mosesמֹשֶׁ֔ה (mō·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver said וַיֹּ֤אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say to him, אֵלָיו֙ (’ê·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to “When I have left כְּצֵאתִי֙ (kə·ṣê·ṯî) Preposition-k | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | first person common singular Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim the city, הָעִ֔יר (hā·‘îr) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5892: Excitement I will spread out אֶפְרֹ֥שׂ (’ep̄·rōś) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 6566: To break apart, disperse my hands כַּפַּ֖י (kap·pay) Noun - fdc | first person common singular Strong's 3709: Hollow or flat of the hand, palm, sole (of the foot), a pan to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the LORD. יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel The thunder הַקֹּל֣וֹת (haq·qō·lō·wṯ) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 6963: A voice, sound will cease, יֶחְדָּל֗וּן (yeḥ·dā·lūn) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural | Paragogic nun Strong's 2308: To be flabby, desist, be lacking, idle and there will be יִֽהְיֶה־ (yih·yeh-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be no לֹ֣א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no more ע֔וֹד (‘ō·wḏ) Adverb Strong's 5750: Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more hail, וְהַבָּרָד֙ (wə·hab·bā·rāḏ) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1259: Hail so that לְמַ֣עַן (lə·ma·‘an) Conjunction Strong's 4616: Purpose -- intent you may know תֵּדַ֔ע (tê·ḏa‘) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 3045: To know that כִּ֥י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction the earth הָאָֽרֶץ׃ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land [is] the LORD’s. לַיהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel Links Exodus 9:29 NIVExodus 9:29 NLT Exodus 9:29 ESV Exodus 9:29 NASB Exodus 9:29 KJV Exodus 9:29 BibleApps.com Exodus 9:29 Biblia Paralela Exodus 9:29 Chinese Bible Exodus 9:29 French Bible Exodus 9:29 Catholic Bible OT Law: Exodus 9:29 Moses said to him As soon as (Exo. 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