KJV ORIGINAL
And seven days were fulfilled, after that the LORD had smitten the river.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Seven full days passed after the LORD had struck the river.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes the duration of the first plague - the Nile River remained turned to blood for a complete week.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Exodus, Moses and Aaron are acting as God's messengers to Pharaoh, demanding the release of the Israelites who were enslaved in Egypt. This verse follows the first plague, where God turned the Nile River into blood to demonstrate His power over the Egyptian gods and to pressure Pharaoh. The seven days mentioned highlight the passage of time, allowing for reflection on the miracle and Pharaoh's potential response.
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