Key Verse Spotlight
Psalms 135:8 — Meaning and Application
King James Version
“Who smote the firstborn of Egypt, both of man and beast. {both...: Heb. from man unto beast}”
Psalms 135:8
Verse in Context
Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:
Whatsoever the LORD pleased, {that} did he in heaven, and in earth, in the seas, and all deep places.
He causeth the vapours to ascend from the ends of the earth; he maketh lightnings for the rain; he bringeth the wind out of his treasuries.
Who smote the firstborn of Egypt, both of man and beast. {both...: Heb. from man unto beast}
{Who} sent tokens and wonders into the midst of thee, O Egypt, upon Pharaoh, and upon all his servants.
Who smote great nations, and slew mighty kings;
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