Exodus 11:5
Exodus · Old Testament · Chapter 11
“And all the firstborn in the land of Egypt shall die, from the first born 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.”Exodus 11:5
What Does Exodus 11:5 Mean?
Exodus 11:5 is found in the book of Exodus, chapter 11, verse 5 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 16 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (16)
These passages are connected to Exodus 11:5 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
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.”Psalms 78:51“And smote all the firstborn in Egypt; the chief of their strength in the tabernacles of Ham:”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.”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.”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.”Judges 16:21“But the Philistines took him, and put out his eyes, and brought him down to Gaza, and bound him with fetters of brass; and he did grind in the prison house.”Psalms 105:36“He smote also all the firstborn in their land, the chief of all their strength.”Psalms 135:8“Who smote the firstborn of Egypt, both of man and beast.”Psalms 136:10“To him that smote Egypt in their firstborn: for his mercy endureth for ever:”Isaiah 47:2“Take the millstones, and grind meal: uncover thy locks, make bare the leg, uncover the thigh, pass over the rivers.”Matthew 24:41“Two women shall be grinding at the mill; the one shall be taken, and the other left.”Job 31:10“Then let my wife grind unto another, and let others bow down upon her.”Luke 17:35“Two women shall be grinding together; the one shall be taken, and the other left.”Lamentations 5:13“They took the young men to grind, and the children fell under the wood.”Hebrews 11:28“Through faith he kept the passover, and the sprinkling of blood, lest he that destroyed the firstborn should touch them.”Psalms 139:15“My substance was not hid from thee, when I was made in secret, and curiously wrought in the lowest parts of the earth.”
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