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Exodus 11:5

PharaohEgypt
Judgment

3 And the LORD gave the people favour in the sight of the Egyptians. Moreover the man Moses was very great in the land of Egypt, in the sight of Pharaoh’s servants, and in the sight of the people.

4 And Moses said, Thus saith the LORD, About midnight will I go out into the midst of Egypt:

And all the firstborn in the land of Egypt shall die, from the firstborn of Pharaoh that sitteth upon his throne, even unto the firstborn of the maidservant that is behind the mill; and all the firstborn of beasts.

6 And there shall be a great cry throughout all the land of Egypt, such as there was none like it, nor shall be like it any more.

7 But against any of the children of Israel shall not a dog move his tongue, against man or beast: that ye may know how that the LORD doth put a difference between the Egyptians and Israel.

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BSB
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.
KJV
And all the firstborn in the land of Egypt shall die, from the firstborn of Pharaoh that sitteth upon his throne, even unto the firstborn of the maidservant that is behind the mill; and all the firstborn of beasts.
WEB
and all the firstborn in the land of Egypt shall die, from the firstborn of Pharaoh who sits on his throne, even to the firstborn of the female servant who is behind the mill, and all the firstborn of livestock.
ASV
and all the first-born in the land of Egypt shall die, from the first-born of Pharaoh that sitteth upon his throne, even unto the first-born of the maid-servant that is behind the mill; and all the first-born of cattle.
DARBY
And all the firstborn in the land of Egypt shall die, from the firstborn of Pharaoh who sitteth on his throne, even unto the firstborn of the bondwoman that is behind the mill; and all the firstborn of cattle.
BLB
and every firstborn in the land of Egypt shall die, from the firstborn of Pharaoh who sits on his throne, even to the firstborn of the maidservant who [is] behind the handmill, and every firstborn of a beast.
ÅB
og alle førstefødte i Egypt skal dø, fra den førstefødte sønn av Farao, som sitter på sin trone, til den førstefødte sønn av slavekvinnen, som står bak håndkvernen, og alt førstefødt blant buskapen.
OTB
Hver førstefødt i landet Egypt skal omkomme, fra den førstefødte av farao som sitter på tronen, til den førstefødte av slavejenta bak kvernsteinene, og alle de førstefødte av buskapen også.
B1930
og alle førstefødte i Egyptens land skal dø, fra den førstefødte sønn av Farao, som sitter på sin trone, til den førstefødte sønn av trælkvinnen, som står bak håndkvernen, og alt førstefødt blandt buskapen.

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  • Psalms 78:51

    And smote all the firstborn in Egypt; the chief of their strength in the tabernacles of Ham:

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  • Exodus 12:29

    And it came to pass, that at midnight the LORD smote all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh that sat on his throne unto the firstborn of the captive that was in the dungeon; and all the firstborn of cattle.

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  • Exodus 13:15

    And it came to pass, when Pharaoh would hardly let us go, that the LORD slew all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, both the firstborn of man, and the firstborn of beast: therefore I sacrifice to the LORD all that openeth the matrix, being males; but all the firstborn of my children I redeem.

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  • Matthew 24:41

    Two women shall be grinding at the mill; the one shall be taken, and the other left.

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  • Exodus 12:12

    For I will pass through the land of Egypt this night, and will smite all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, both man and beast; and against all the gods of Egypt I will execute judgment: I am the LORD.

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  • Psalms 105:36

    He smote also all the firstborn in their land, the chief of all their strength.

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  • Exodus 4:23

    And I say unto thee, Let my son go, that he may serve me: and if thou refuse to let him go, behold, I will slay thy son, even thy firstborn.

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  • Psalms 136:10

    To him that smote Egypt in their firstborn: for his mercy endureth for ever:

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