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Exodus 7:24

Old Testament Law (Torah) ASV (1901)

What does Exodus 7:24 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And all the Egyptians digged round about the river for water to drink; for they could not drink of the water of the river.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And all the Egyptians digged round about the river for water to drink; for they could not drink of the water of the river.
Exodus 7:24 — American Standard Version

Context — Exodus 7

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
21And the fish that were in the river died; and the river became foul, and the Egyptians could not drink water from the river; and the blood was throughout all the land of Egypt.
22And the magicians of Egypt did in like manner with their enchantments: and Pharaoh`s heart was hardened, and he hearkened not unto them; as Jehovah had spoken.
23And Pharaoh turned and went into his house, neither did he lay even this to heart.
24And all the Egyptians digged round about the river for water to drink; for they could not drink of the water of the river.
25And seven days were fulfilled, after that Jehovah had smitten the river.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And all the Egyptians digged round about the river, etc.] On each side of it, in order to get clear water; and Aben Ezra thinks the Hebrews also, who were affected with this, and the two following plagues, the frogs and lice: but it is much more reasonable to conclude that they were free from them all. This they did for water to drink: for there was none in the river, streams, ponds and pools, or in vessels, in which they used to reserve it, and therefore could come at none but by digging; and whether they obtained any in that way is not said: for they could not drink of the waters of the river; it being turned into blood, and stunk so exceedingly; and though they might strain it, and make…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“for they: Exo 7:18-21 Exodus 7:25”
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