Exodus 7:24
King James Version (KJV)
And all the Egyptians digged round about the river for water to drink; for they could not drink of the water of the river.
In context
22 And the magicians of Egypt did so with their enchantments: and Pharaoh’s heart was hardened, neither did he hearken unto them; as the LORD had said.
23 And Pharaoh turned and went into his house, neither did he set his heart to this also.
24 And all the Egyptians digged round about the river for water to drink; for they could not drink of the water of the river.
25 And seven days were fulfilled, after that the LORD had smitten the river.
Exodus 7:24 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- And all the Egyptians digged round about the river for water to drink; for they could not drink of the water of the river.
- WEB World English Bible
- All the Egyptians dug around the river for water to drink; for they couldn’t drink the river water.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- So all the Egyptians dug around the Nile for water to drink, because they could not drink the water from the river.
- ASV American Standard Version
- And all the Egyptians digged round about the river for water to drink; for they could not drink of the water of the river.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- and all the Egyptians seek water round about the river to drink, for they have not been able to drink of the waters of the River.
- DBY Darby Translation
- And all the Egyptians dug round about the river for water to drink; for they could not drink of the water of the river.
- WBS Webster Bible
- And all the Egyptians digged round about the river for water to drink; for they could not drink of the water of the river.