I will make a distinction between the animals of the Israelites and those of the Egyptians, and no animal that belongs to the Israelites will die.

The next day the LORD did as he had said, and all the animals of the Egyptians died, but not one of the animals of the Israelites died.

The region of Goshen, where the Israelites lived, was the only place where there was no hail.

The Egyptians could not see each other, and no one left his house during that time. But the Israelites had light where they were living.

There will be loud crying all over Egypt, such as there has never been before or ever will be again.

But not even a dog will bark at the Israelites or their animals. Then you will know that I, the LORD, make a distinction between the Egyptians and the Israelites.' "

The blood on the doorposts will be a sign to mark the houses in which you live. When I see the blood, I will pass over you and will not harm you when I punish the Egyptians.

Once again my people will see the difference between what happens to the righteous and to the wicked, to the person who serves me and the one who does not."

The king answered, "Pray for me tomorrow." Moses said, "I will do as you ask, and then you will know that there is no other god like the LORD, our God.

Now, Your Majesty, the LORD says that you will find out who he is by what he is going to do. Look, I am going to strike the surface of the river with this stick, and the water will be turned into blood.

When I punish Egypt in this way, they will know that I am the LORD."

But you have been our king from the beginning, O God; you have saved us many times.

From Zion the LORD will extend your royal power. "Rule over your enemies," he says.