Psalm 105:36
New International Version
Then he struck down all the firstborn in their land, the firstfruits of all their manhood.

New Living Translation
Then he killed the oldest son in each Egyptian home, the pride and joy of each family.

English Standard Version
He struck down all the firstborn in their land, the firstfruits of all their strength.

Berean Standard Bible
Then He struck all the firstborn in their land, the firstfruits of all their vigor.

Berean Literal Bible
And He struck all the firstborn in their land, the firstfruits of all their vigor.

King James Bible
He smote also all the firstborn in their land, the chief of all their strength.

New King James Version
He also destroyed all the firstborn in their land, The first of all their strength.

New American Standard Bible
He also fatally struck all the firstborn in their land, The first fruits of all their vigor.

NASB 1995
He also struck down all the firstborn in their land, The first fruits of all their vigor.

NASB 1977
He also struck down all the first-born in their land, The first fruits of all their vigor.

Legacy Standard Bible
He also struck down all the firstborn in their land, The first of all their vigor.

Amplified Bible
He also struck down all the firstborn in their land, The first fruits and chief substance of all their strength.

Berean Annotated Bible
Then He struck all the firstborn in their land, the firstfruits of all their vigor.

Christian Standard Bible
He struck all the firstborn in their land, all their first progeny.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He struck all the firstborn in their land, all their first progeny.

American Standard Version
He smote also all the first-born in their land, The chief of all their strength.

Contemporary English Version
Then God took the life of every first-born son.

English Revised Version
He smote also all the firstborn in their land, the chief of all their strength.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He killed all the firstborn sons, the first ones born in the land when their fathers were young.

Good News Translation
He killed the first-born sons of all the families of Egypt.

International Standard Version
He struck down every firstborn in their land, the first fruits of all their progeny.

NET Bible
He struck down all the firstborn in their land, the firstfruits of their reproductive power.

New Heart English Bible
He struck also all the firstborn in their land, the first fruits of all their manhood.

Webster's Bible Translation
He smote also all the first-born in their land, the chief of all their strength.
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
Then He struck all the firstborn in their land, the firstfruits of all their vigor.

World English Bible
He struck also all the firstborn in their land, the first fruits of all their manhood.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And He strikes every firstborn in their land, "" The first-fruit of all their strength,

Berean Literal Bible
And He struck all the firstborn in their land, the firstfruits of all their vigor.

Young's Literal Translation
And He smiteth every first-born in their land, The first-fruit of all their strength,

Smith's Literal Translation
And he will strike every first-born in their land, the first-fruits to all their strength.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he slew all the firstborn in their land: the firstfruits of all their labour.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he struck all the first-born in their land, the first-fruits of all their labor.

New American Bible
He struck down every firstborn in the land, the first fruits of all their vigor.

New Revised Standard Version
He struck down all the firstborn in their land, the first issue of all their strength.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
He smote also all the first-born of Egypt, the first-born of all their boys.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
He killed all the firstborn of Egypt, the first of all their offspring.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
He smote also all the first-born in their land, The first-fruits of all their strength.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
He smote also every first-born of their land, the first-fruits of all their labour.

Additional Translations ...



Context
Tell of His Wonders
35They devoured every plant in their land and consumed the produce of their soil. 36Then He struck all the firstborn in their land, the firstfruits of all their vigor. 37He brought Israel out with silver and gold, and none among His tribes stumbled.…

Cross References
Then He struck all the firstborn in their land,

Exodus 12:29-30
Now at midnight the LORD struck down every firstborn male in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh, who sat on his throne, to the firstborn of the prisoner in the dungeon, as well as all the firstborn among the livestock. / During the night Pharaoh got up—he and all his officials and all the Egyptians—and there was loud wailing in Egypt; for there was no house without someone dead.

Psalm 78:51
He struck all the firstborn of Egypt, the virility in the tents of Ham.

Exodus 11:4-5
So Moses declared, “This is what the LORD says: ‘About midnight I will go throughout Egypt, / and every firstborn son in the land of Egypt will die, from the firstborn of Pharaoh who sits on his throne, to the firstborn of the servant girl behind the hand mill, as well as the firstborn of all the cattle.
the firstfruits of all their vigor.

Deuteronomy 21:17
Instead, he must acknowledge the firstborn, the son of his unloved wife, by giving him a double portion of all that he has. For that son is the firstfruits of his father’s strength; the right of the firstborn belongs to him.

Genesis 49:3
Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, excelling in honor, excelling in power.

Exodus 13:2
“Consecrate to Me every firstborn male. The firstborn from every womb among the Israelites belongs to Me, both of man and beast.”
Numbers 33:4
who were burying all their firstborn, whom the LORD had struck down among them; for the LORD had executed judgment against their gods.

Psalm 135:8
He struck down the firstborn of Egypt, of both man and beast.

Psalm 136:10
He struck down the firstborn of Egypt His loving devotion endures forever.

Hebrews 11:28
By faith he kept the Passover and the sprinkling of blood, so that the destroyer of the firstborn would not touch Israel’s own firstborn.

Revelation 11:6
These witnesses have power to shut the sky so that no rain will fall during the days of their prophecy, and power to turn the waters into blood and to strike the earth with every kind of plague as often as they wish.

Exodus 4:22-23
Then tell Pharaoh that this is what the LORD says: ‘Israel is My firstborn son, / and I told you to let My son go so that he may worship Me. But since you have refused to let him go, behold, I will kill your firstborn son!’”

Exodus 9:6
And the next day the LORD did just that. All the livestock of the Egyptians died, but not one animal belonging to the Israelites died.

Exodus 12:12
On that night I will pass through the land of Egypt and strike down every firstborn male, both man and beast, and I will execute judgment against all the gods of Egypt. I am the LORD.

Exodus 12:30
During the night Pharaoh got up—he and all his officials and all the Egyptians—and there was loud wailing in Egypt; for there was no house without someone dead.

Acts 7:36
He led them out and performed wonders and signs in the land of Egypt, at the Red Sea, and for forty years in the wilderness.


Treasury of Scripture

He smote also all the firstborn in their land, the chief of all their strength.

he smote

Psalm 78:51
And smote all the firstborn in Egypt; the chief of their strength in the tabernacles of Ham:

Psalm 135:8
Who smote the firstborn of Egypt, both of man and beast.

Psalm 136:10
To him that smote Egypt in their firstborn: for his mercy endureth for ever:

chief

Genesis 49:3
Reuben, thou art my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, the excellency of dignity, and the excellency of power:

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Psalm 105
1. An exhortation to praise God, and to seek out his works
7. The story of God's providence over Abraham
16. Over Joseph
23. Over Jacob in Egypt
26. Over Moses delivering the Israelites
37. Over the Israelites brought out of Egypt, fed in the desert, and planted in Canaan.












Then He struck all the firstborn in their land,

God’s final plague fell upon Egypt after Pharaoh repeatedly refused to release Israel. The death of the firstborn brought Egypt’s resistance to an end and displayed God’s judgment against Pharaoh’s rule and the false gods of Egypt. Israel was spared through the blood of the Passover lamb, pointing to the deliverance God provides through Christ.

Exo 12:29-30 Now at midnight the LORD struck down every firstborn male…
Psa 78:51 He struck all the firstborn of Egypt,…
Exo 11:4-5 So Moses declared, “This is what the LORD says:…

the firstfruits of all their vigor.

The firstborn represented the strength, inheritance, and future of each Egyptian household. Their loss exposed the helplessness of Egypt before the Lord and marked the decisive moment that led to Israel’s departure from slavery.

Deu 21:17 Instead, he must acknowledge the firstborn, the son…
Gen 49:3 Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might, excelling in honor,…
Exo 13:2 “Consecrate to Me every firstborn male. The firstborn”…

Persons / Places / Events
1. God (Yahweh)
The sovereign Lord who executes judgment and delivers His people.

2. Egypt
The land where the Israelites were enslaved and where God demonstrated His power through plagues.

3. Firstborn of Egypt
The firstborn sons of the Egyptians, representing the culmination of God's plagues against Egypt.

4. Israelites
God's chosen people, who were enslaved in Egypt and later delivered by God's mighty acts.

5. Plagues of Egypt
A series of divine judgments, including the death of the firstborn, that God sent upon Egypt to compel Pharaoh to release the Israelites.
Teaching Points
God's Sovereignty and Justice
God's actions in Egypt demonstrate His ultimate authority and justice. He is sovereign over all nations and peoples, executing His will for His purposes.

The Significance of the Firstborn
The firstborn in ancient cultures represented strength and future hope. God's judgment on Egypt's firstborn underscores the seriousness of sin and rebellion against Him.

Deliverance and Redemption
The striking of the firstborn was a pivotal moment leading to Israel's deliverance. It foreshadows the ultimate redemption through Christ, the firstborn over all creation.

Faith and Obedience
The Israelites' obedience in marking their doorposts with lamb's blood during Passover was an act of faith. Believers today are called to trust and obey God's instructions for salvation.

God's Faithfulness to His Promises
This event is a reminder of God's faithfulness to His covenant promises. He delivered Israel as He had promised to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Psalm 105:36?

2. How does Psalm 105:36 demonstrate God's power and judgment over Egypt's firstborn?

3. What lessons can we learn about God's justice from Psalm 105:36?

4. How does Psalm 105:36 connect to the Passover event in Exodus 12?

5. How can we apply the message of Psalm 105:36 in our daily lives?

6. What does Psalm 105:36 teach us about God's faithfulness to His promises?

7. How does Psalm 105:36 align with God's nature as loving and just?

8. What historical evidence supports the events described in Psalm 105:36?

9. Why did God choose to strike down the firstborn in Psalm 105:36?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 105?


(36) See Psalm 78:51.

Verse 36. - He smote also all the firstborn in their land (see Exodus 12:29). The chief of all their strength (comp. Psalm 78:51).

Psalm 105:36 records the climactic blow of the Exodus: God Himself struck Egypt’s firstborn, stripping the nation of its strength and fulfilling His promise to liberate Israel. The verse highlights God’s righteous judgment, Egypt’s helplessness, and the redeeming mercy extended to His covenant people—truths that still call every reader to trust the Lord who rescues and judges with perfect justice.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then He struck
וַיַּ֣ךְ (way·yaḵ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5221: To strike

all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the firstborn
בְּכ֣וֹר (bə·ḵō·wr)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1060: Firstborn, chief

in their land,
בְּאַרְצָ֑ם (bə·’ar·ṣām)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 776: Earth, land

the firstfruits
רֵ֝אשִׁ֗ית (rê·šîṯ)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 7225: The first, in place, time, order, rank

of all
לְכָל־ (lə·ḵāl)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

their vigor.
אוֹנָֽם׃ (’ō·w·nām)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 202: Ability, power, wealth


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