Exodus 7:25

Old Testament Law (Torah) ASV (1901)

What does Exodus 7:25 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And seven days were fulfilled, after that Jehovah had smitten the river.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And seven days were fulfilled, after that Jehovah had smitten the river.
Exodus 7:25 — American Standard Version

Context — Exodus 7

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
25And seven days were fulfilled, after that Jehovah had smitten the river.

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 seven days were fulfilled, etc.] Or there were full seven days, a whole week: after that the Lord had smitten the river, and turned it into blood; here the miracle is ascribed to him; Moses and Aaron, and the rod they used, were only instruments, nothing short of almighty power could do such a miracle; it seems this lasted seven days at least. It began, as Bishop Usher f211 computes it, on the eighteen day of the sixth month, or Adar, part of February and part of March, and ended the twenty fifth of the same. It is not said that Pharaoh requested to have it removed, though Philo f212 says he did; his stubborn heart not being humbled enough as yet to ask such a favour, and therefore…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Seven days - This marks the duration of the plague. The natural discoloration of the Nile water lasts generally much longer, about 20 days. return to 'Top of Page' Footnotes: Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliographical Information Barnes, Albert. "Commentary on Exodus 7". "Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/bnb/exodus-7.html. 1870. StudyLight.org © 2001-2026 Powered by Lightspeed Technology”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Seven days were fulfilled - Before this plague was removed. Next: Exodus Chapter 8”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Exo 8:9, Exo 8:10, Exo 10:23; Sa2 24:13 Next: Exodus Chapter 8”
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