Exodus 8:23
ESV
Thus I will put a division between my people and your people. Tomorrow this sign shall happen."’"
NIV
I will make a distinction between my people and your people. This sign will occur tomorrow.’ "
NASB
I will put a division between My people and your people. Tomorrow this sign will occur.'?’?'
CSB
I will make a distinction between my people and your people. This sign will take place tomorrow."
NLT
I will make a clear distinction between my people and your people. This miraculous sign will happen tomorrow.’'
KJV
And I will put a division between my people and thy people: to morrow shall this sign be.
NKJV
I will make a difference between My people and your people. Tomorrow this sign shall be.” ’ ”
What does Exodus 8:23 mean?
Egyptian religion included deities supposedly controlling the Nile River, various animals, disease, light, and even life and death. God's use of plagues (Exodus 3:19–20) shows that He has power, while these imaginary idols do not. To emphasize this even further, God begins making noticeably clear distinction between the nations of Egypt and Israel (Exodus 8:22). This is a sign within a sign; the miracle shows divine power (Exodus 8:19). The distinction between the two cultures proves that no Egyptian deity could be responsible. The timing shows that Moses and Aaron's communication with God is sure.The same distinction appears to apply to the remaining plagues. Egypt suffers, while the people of the Lord are spared (Exodus 9:4, 11, 25–26; 10:23).
