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What the Bible Says About Hail

Overview

The Bible addresses hail across 12 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Exodus. Closely related themes include Rain, Herbs, &c, Servants and Miracles Wrought Through Servants of God. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Moses and Aaron.

Key Bible verses about hail

Old Testament

Exodus

Exodus 9:18

Behold, to morrow about this time I will cause it to rain a very grievous hail, such as hath not been in Egypt since the foundation thereof even until now.

Exodus 9:19

Send therefore now, and gather thy cattle, and all that thou hast in the field; for upon every man and beast which shall be found in the field, and shall not be brought home, the hail shall come down upon them, and they shall die.

Exodus 9:20

He that feared the word of the LORD among the servants of Pharaoh made his servants and his cattle flee into the houses:

Exodus 9:21

And he that regarded not the word of the LORD left his servants and his cattle in the field. regarded: Heb. set not his heart unto

Exodus 9:22

And the LORD said unto Moses, Stretch forth thine hand toward heaven, that there may be hail in all the land of Egypt, upon man, and upon beast, and upon every herb of the field, throughout the land of Egypt.

Exodus 9:23

And Moses stretched forth his rod toward heaven: and the LORD sent thunder and hail, and the fire ran along upon the ground; and the LORD rained hail upon the land of Egypt.

Exodus 9:24

So there was hail, and fire mingled with the hail, very grievous, such as there was none like it in all the land of Egypt since it became a nation.

Exodus 9:25

And the hail smote throughout all the land of Egypt all that was in the field, both man and beast; and the hail smote every herb of the field, and brake every tree of the field.

Exodus 9:26

Only in the land of Goshen, where the children of Israel were, was there no hail.

Exodus 9:27

And Pharaoh sent, and called for Moses and Aaron, and said unto them, I have sinned this time: the LORD is righteous, and I and my people are wicked.

Exodus 9:28

Intreat the LORD (for it is enough) that there be no more mighty thunderings and hail; and I will let you go, and ye shall stay no longer. mighty: Heb. voices of God

Exodus 9:29

And Moses said unto him, As soon as I am gone out of the city, I will spread abroad my hands unto the LORD; and the thunder shall cease, neither shall there be any more hail; that thou mayest know how that the earth is the LORD'S.

People in the Bible and hail

Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.

In the Bible dictionary

Studying hail for yourself

  • Begin with Exodus 9:18, then read the passages below in canonical order.
  • Consider the lives of Moses and Aaron and how their stories intersect with it.
  • Widen the study to related themes: Rain, Herbs, &c, Servants and Miracles Wrought Through Servants of God.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Bible say about hail?

The Bible addresses hail across 12 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Exodus. Closely related themes include Rain, Herbs, &c, Servants and Miracles Wrought Through Servants of God. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Moses and Aaron.

How many Bible verses are about hail?

The Bible references hail in 12 verses (King James Version).

Where does the Bible first mention hail?

In canonical order, the first of these passages is Exodus 9:18: “Behold, to morrow about this time I will cause it to rain a very grievous hail, such as hath not been in Egypt since the foundation thereof even until now.”

Which people in the Bible are associated with hail?

Moses and Aaron.

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