Exodus 9:9
New International Version
It will become fine dust over the whole land of Egypt, and festering boils will break out on people and animals throughout the land.”

New Living Translation
The ashes will spread like fine dust over the whole land of Egypt, causing festering boils to break out on people and animals throughout the land.”

English Standard Version
It shall become fine dust over all the land of Egypt, and become boils breaking out in sores on man and beast throughout all the land of Egypt.”

Berean Standard Bible
It will become fine dust over all the land of Egypt, and festering boils will break out on man and beast throughout the land.”

King James Bible
And it shall become small dust in all the land of Egypt, and shall be a boil breaking forth with blains upon man, and upon beast, throughout all the land of Egypt.

New King James Version
And it will become fine dust in all the land of Egypt, and it will cause boils that break out in sores on man and beast throughout all the land of Egypt.”

New American Standard Bible
Then it will become fine dust over all the land of Egypt, and will turn into boils breaking out with sores on every person and animal through all the land of Egypt.”

NASB 1995
“It will become fine dust over all the land of Egypt, and will become boils breaking out with sores on man and beast through all the land of Egypt.”

NASB 1977
“And it will become fine dust over all the land of Egypt, and will become boils breaking out with sores on man and beast through all the land of Egypt.”

Legacy Standard Bible
And it will become fine dust over all the land of Egypt, and it will become boils breaking out with sores on man and beast through all the land of Egypt.”

Amplified Bible
It will become fine dust over the entire land of Egypt, and it will become boils breaking out in sores on man and animal in all the land [occupied by the Egyptians].”

Christian Standard Bible
It will become fine dust over the entire land of Egypt. It will become festering boils on people and animals throughout the land of Egypt.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
It will become fine dust over the entire land of Egypt. It will become festering boils on man and beast throughout the land of Egypt.”

American Standard Version
And it shall become small dust over all the land of Egypt, and shall be a boil breaking forth with blains upon man and upon beast, throughout all the land of Egypt.

Contemporary English Version
The ashes will blow across the land of Egypt, causing sores to break out on people and animals.

English Revised Version
And it shall become small dust over all the land of Egypt, and shall be a boil breaking forth with blains upon man and upon beast, throughout all the land of Egypt.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
They will become a fine dust throughout Egypt. The dust will cause boils to break into open sores on people and animals throughout Egypt."

Good News Translation
They will spread out like fine dust over all the land of Egypt, and everywhere they will produce boils that become open sores on the people and the animals."

International Standard Version
The soot will become dust over the entire land of Egypt, and it will become boils erupting into sores on people and animals throughout the land of Egypt."

Majority Standard Bible
It will become fine dust over all the land of Egypt, and festering boils will break out on man and beast throughout the land.”

NET Bible
It will become fine dust over the whole land of Egypt and will cause boils to break out and fester on both people and animals in all the land of Egypt."

New Heart English Bible
It shall become small dust over all the land of Egypt, and shall be a boil breaking forth with boils on man and on animal, throughout all the land of Egypt."

Webster's Bible Translation
And it shall become small dust in all the land of Egypt, and shall be a boil breaking forth with blains upon man, and upon beast, throughout all the land of Egypt.

World English Bible
It shall become small dust over all the land of Egypt, and shall be boils and blisters breaking out on man and on animal, throughout all the land of Egypt.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and it has become small dust over all the land of Egypt, and it has become on man and on livestock a boil breaking forth [with] blisters in all the land of Egypt.”

Young's Literal Translation
and it hath become small dust over all the land of Egypt, and it hath become on man and on cattle a boil breaking forth with blains, in all the land of Egypt.'

Smith's Literal Translation
And it was for dust upon all the land of Egypt, and it was upon man, and upon quadruped for a burning sore breaking forth with pustules over all the land of Egypt.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And be there dust upon all the land of Egypt: for there shall be boils and swelling blains both in men and beasts in the whole land of Egypt.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And let there be dust upon all the land of Egypt. For there will be sores and swelling pustules on men and on beasts, throughout the entire land of Egypt.”

New American Bible
It will turn into fine dust over the whole land of Egypt and cause festering boils on human being and beast alike throughout the land of Egypt.

New Revised Standard Version
It shall become fine dust all over the land of Egypt, and shall cause festering boils on humans and animals throughout the whole land of Egypt.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And it shall become fine dust in all the land of Egypt, and there shall be boils breaking forth with sores upon men, and upon cattle, throughout all the land of Egypt.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And there will be dust in all the land of Egypt and there will be on the children of men and upon beast, abscesses of blisters that multiply in all the land of Egypt.”
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And it shall become small dust over all the land of Egypt, and shall be a boil breaking forth with blains upon man and upon beast, throughout all the land of Egypt.'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And let it become dust over all the land of Egypt, and there shall be upon men and upon beasts sore blains breaking forth both on men and on beasts, in all the land of Egypt.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Sixth Plague: Boils
8Then the LORD said to Moses and Aaron, “Take handfuls of soot from the furnace; in the sight of Pharaoh, Moses is to toss it into the air. 9It will become fine dust over all the land of Egypt, and festering boils will break out on man and beast throughout the land.” 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.…

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.

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.

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.

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.

Leviticus 13:10-11
The priest will examine him, and if there is a white swelling on the skin that has turned the hair white, and there is raw flesh in the swelling, / it is a chronic skin disease and the priest must pronounce him unclean. He need not isolate him, for he is unclean.

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.

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.

2 Chronicles 26:19-20
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.

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.

Leviticus 14:56
and for a swelling, rash, or spot,

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,

Acts 28:8-9
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. / After this had happened, the rest of the sick on the island came and were cured as well.

Deuteronomy 7:15
And the LORD will remove from you all sickness. He will not lay upon you any of the terrible diseases you knew in Egypt, but He will inflict them on all who hate you.


Treasury of Scripture

And it shall become small dust in all the land of Egypt, and shall be a boil breaking forth with blains on man, and on beast, throughout all the land of Egypt.

a boil

Leviticus 13:18-20
The flesh also, in which, even in the skin thereof, was a boil, and is healed, …

Deuteronomy 28:27,35
The LORD will smite thee with the botch of Egypt, and with the emerods, and with the scab, and with the itch, whereof thou canst not be healed…

Job 2:7
So went Satan forth from the presence of the LORD, and smote Job with sore boils from the sole of his foot unto his crown.

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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














It will become fine dust
The phrase "fine dust" in Hebrew is "אָבָק" (avak), which signifies a very small, powdery substance. This imagery of dust is significant in the biblical context, as dust often symbolizes something that is easily scattered and pervasive. In Genesis 2:7, God forms man from the dust of the ground, highlighting the humble and fragile nature of humanity. Here, the dust becomes a tool of divine judgment, spreading across Egypt as a symbol of God's power to transform the ordinary into an instrument of His will.

over all the land of Egypt
The phrase "over all the land of Egypt" emphasizes the comprehensive nature of the plague. Egypt, a powerful and advanced civilization, is depicted as vulnerable to the divine will. Historically, Egypt was known for its wealth and influence, yet this phrase underscores that no part of the land is exempt from God's judgment. This serves as a reminder of God's sovereignty over all nations and lands, regardless of their earthly power or prestige.

and festering boils
"Festering boils" translates from the Hebrew "שְׁחִין" (shechin), which refers to painful, inflamed sores. This affliction is not only physically agonizing but also ritually impure according to Levitical law (Leviticus 13:18-23). The boils symbolize both physical suffering and spiritual impurity, serving as a tangible manifestation of God's judgment. The use of boils as a plague highlights the personal and intimate nature of God's intervention, affecting individuals directly and unmistakably.

will break out on man and beast
The phrase "will break out on man and beast" indicates the indiscriminate nature of the plague, affecting both humans and animals. This reflects the interconnectedness of creation, where the sin and suffering of humanity impact the entire ecosystem. In the biblical narrative, animals often share in the consequences of human actions, as seen in the account of Noah's Ark. This phrase serves as a reminder of the far-reaching effects of sin and the comprehensive scope of divine judgment.

throughout the land
"Throughout the land" reiterates the widespread impact of the plague. The entire nation of Egypt, from the highest official to the lowest servant, experiences the consequences of Pharaoh's hardened heart. This phrase underscores the theme of universal accountability before God. It serves as a powerful reminder that God's justice is not limited by geographical or social boundaries, and His presence permeates every corner of creation.

Verse 9. - It shall become small dust. Rather, "It shall be as dust." No physical change is intended by the expression used, but simply that the "soot" or "ash" should be spread by the air throughout all Egypt, as dust was wont to be spread. And shall be a boil breaking forth with blains. Literally, "an inflammation, begetting pustules." The description would apply to almost any eruptive disease. The attempts definitely to determine what exactly the malady was, seem to be futile - more especially as diseases are continually changing their forms, and a malady which belongs to the fourteenth or fifteenth century before our era is almost certain to have been different from any now prevalent. The word "blains" - now obsolete as a separate word - appears in "chilblains." Ver 10. - The furnace. It is perhaps not very important what kind of "furnace" is meant. But the point has been seriously debated. Some suppose a furnace for the consumption of victims, human or other; some a baking oven, or cooking stove; others a furnace for smelting metal; others again a limekiln. The ordinary meaning of the word used, kibshon, is a "brick-kiln;" but bricks were not often baked in Egypt. Nor is it at all clear that any victims were ever consumed in furnaces. Probably either a brick-kiln or a furnace for the smelting of metals is meant.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
It will become
וְהָיָ֣ה (wə·hā·yāh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

fine dust
לְאָבָ֔ק (lə·’ā·ḇāq)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 80: Light particles

over
עַ֖ל (‘al)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

all the
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

land
אֶ֣רֶץ (’e·reṣ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 776: Earth, land

of Egypt,
מִצְרָ֑יִם (miṣ·rā·yim)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 4714: Egypt -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their country in Northwest Africa

and
וְהָיָ֨ה (wə·hā·yāh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

festering
אֲבַעְבֻּעֹ֖ת (’ă·ḇa‘·bu·‘ōṯ)
Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 76: An inflammatory pustule

boils
לִשְׁחִ֥ין (liš·ḥîn)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7822: Inflammation, an ulcer

will break out
פֹּרֵ֛חַ (pō·rê·aḥ)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 6524: To break forth as a, bud, bloom, to spread, to fly, to flourish

on
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

man
הָאָדָ֜ם (hā·’ā·ḏām)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 120: Ruddy, a human being

and beast
הַבְּהֵמָ֗ה (hab·bə·hê·māh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 929: A dumb beast, any large quadruped, animal

throughout
בְּכָל־ (bə·ḵāl)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the land.”
אֶ֥רֶץ (’e·reṣ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 776: Earth, land


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