Exodus 8:31
Exodus 8:31 in Multiple Translations
and the LORD did as Moses requested. He removed the swarms of flies from Pharaoh and his officials and his people; not one fly remained.
And the LORD did according to the word of Moses; and he removed the swarms of flies from Pharaoh, from his servants, and from his people; there remained not one.
And Jehovah did according to the word of Moses; and he removed the swarms of flies from Pharaoh, from his servants, and from his people; there remained not one.
And the Lord did as Moses said, and took away the cloud of flies from Pharaoh and from his servants and from his people; not one was to be seen.
and the Lord did as Moses asked, and removed the swarms of flies from Pharaoh and his officials and his people. Not a single fly remained.
And the Lord did according to the saying of Moses, and the swarmes of flies departed from Pharaoh, from his seruants, and from his people, and there remained not one.
and Jehovah doth according to the word of Moses, and turneth aside the beetle from Pharaoh, from his servants, and from his people — there hath not been left one;
The LORD did according to the word of Moses, and he removed the swarms of flies from Pharaoh, from his servants, and from his people. There remained not one.
And the LORD did according to the word of Moses; and he removed the swarms of flies from Pharaoh, from his servants, and from his people; there remained not one.
And he did according to his word: and he took away the flies from Pharao, and from his servants, and from his people: there was not left so much as one.
And Yahweh did what Moses/I asked, and he got rid of the swarms of flies from around the king and his officials and the rest of his people. No flies remained.
Study Notes — Exodus 8:31
Context — The Fourth Plague: Flies
31and the LORD did as Moses requested. He removed the swarms of flies from Pharaoh and his officials and his people; not one fly remained.
32But Pharaoh hardened his heart this time as well, and he would not let the people go.Exodus 8:31 Summary
[Exodus 8:31 shows us that God is a powerful and faithful God who answers the prayers of His people. When Moses prayed for the removal of the swarms of flies, God responded immediately and completely, just as He promised in Exodus 8:29. This should encourage us to trust in God's goodness and power, even when we face difficult circumstances, and to pray boldly, knowing that He hears and answers our prayers, as seen in Psalm 34:15. By trusting in God's faithfulness, we can have confidence that He will work everything out for our good, as stated in Romans 8:28.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the purpose of the plague of flies in Exodus 8:31?
The purpose of the plague of flies was to demonstrate God's power and to persuade Pharaoh to let the Israelites go, as seen in Exodus 8:29 and Exodus 9:1. This plague was a direct result of Pharaoh's refusal to obey God's command to release the Israelites.
How did Moses' prayer relate to the removal of the flies?
Moses' prayer, as recorded in Exodus 8:30, was a direct request to God to remove the swarms of flies, and God answered his prayer, as stated in Exodus 8:31. This shows the effectiveness of prayer in accomplishing God's will, as also seen in James 5:16.
Why did Pharaoh harden his heart again after the flies were removed?
Pharaoh hardened his heart because he was stubborn and refused to acknowledge God's power and authority, as seen in Exodus 8:32. This is similar to the hardness of heart described in Romans 2:5, where people refuse to repent and acknowledge God's righteousness.
What can we learn from God's response to Moses' request in Exodus 8:31?
We can learn that God is a faithful and responsive God who hears and answers the prayers of His people, as seen in Psalm 34:15 and Psalm 145:18. This should encourage us to pray boldly and trust in God's goodness and power.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to trust in God's power and faithfulness, just like Moses did in Exodus 8:30-31?
- How do I respond to God's answers to my prayers, whether they are yes, no, or wait?
- What are some ways I can demonstrate my trust in God's sovereignty, even in difficult circumstances, like Pharaoh's refusal to obey God?
- How can I balance my desire for God to intervene in my life with the need to trust in His timing and wisdom, as seen in Exodus 8:29-32?