King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
For they covered the face of the whole earth, so that the land was darkened; and they did eat every herb of the land, and all the fruit of the trees which the hail had left: and there remained not any green thing in the trees, or in the herbs of the field, through all the land of Egypt.
Complete Jewish Bible:
They completely covered the ground, so that the ground looked black. They ate every plant growing from the ground and all the fruit of the trees left by the hail. Not one green thing remained, not a tree and not a plant in the field, in all the land of Egypt.
Berean Standard Bible:
They covered the face of all the land until it was black, and they consumed all the plants on the ground and all the fruit on the trees that the hail had left behind. Nothing green was left on any tree or plant in all the land of Egypt.
American Standard Version:
For they covered the face of the whole earth, so that the land was darkened; and they did eat every herb of the land, and all the fruit of the trees which the hail had left: and there remained not any green thing, either tree or herb of the field, through all the land of Egypt.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
For they covered{H3680} the face{H5869} of the whole earth{H776}, so that the land{H776} was darkened{H2821}; and they did eat{H398} every herb{H6212} of the land{H776}, and all the fruit{H6529} of the trees{H6086} which the hail{H1259} had left{H3498}: and there remained{H3498} not any green thing{H3418} in the trees{H6086}, or in the herbs{H6212} of the field{H7704}, through all the land{H776} of Egypt{H4714}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Exodus 10:5
- And they shall cover the face of the earth, that one cannot be able to see the earth: and they shall eat the residue of that which is escaped, which remaineth unto you from the hail, and shall eat every tree which groweth for you out of the field:
Joel 1:6
- For a nation is come up upon my land, strong, and without number, whose teeth [are] the teeth of a lion, and he hath the cheek teeth of a great lion.
Joel 1:7
- He hath laid my vine waste, and barked my fig tree: he hath made it clean bare, and cast [it] away; the branches thereof are made white.
Psalms 105:34
- He spake, and the locusts came, and caterpillers, and that without number,
Psalms 105:35
- And did eat up all the herbs in their land, and devoured the fruit of their ground.
Psalms 78:46
- He gave also their increase unto the caterpiller, and their labour unto the locust.
Joel 2:25
- And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten, the cankerworm, and the caterpiller, and the palmerworm, my great army which I sent among you.
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Commentary for Exodus 10:15
1. Themes:
- Divine Power and Judgment: The verse illustrates the extent of God's power over nature, as He brings about a devastating plague of locusts that ravage the land of Egypt. This demonstrates God's ability to execute judgment and His sovereignty over all creation.
- Contrast between Egypt and Israel: The plagues, including the locusts, are selective, affecting Egypt but sparing the Israelites. This highlights the theme of God's protection and favor towards His people.
- The Hardening of Pharaoh's Heart: Despite the cumulative impact of the plagues, Pharaoh's heart remains hardened, showcasing the theme of human resistance to divine will and the consequences thereof.
2. Historical Context:
- The Exodus Narrative: Exodus 10:15 is part of the larger story of the Israelites' deliverance from slavery in Egypt. The verse describes the eighth plague, where God sends a swarm of locusts that devour all the vegetation in Egypt, intensifying the pressure on Pharaoh to release the Israelites.
- Time Period: The events of Exodus are traditionally dated to the late Bronze Age, around the 13th century BCE. The narrative reflects the ancient Near Eastern context where societies were highly dependent on agriculture, making the plagues particularly devastating.
- Religious and Political Conflict: The plagues, including the locust swarm, serve to undermine the Egyptian polytheistic system by showing the impotence of Egyptian gods against the God of Israel. This conflict also reflects the political struggle between Pharaoh, the ruler of Egypt, and Moses, the leader of the Israelites, acting on God's command.
In summary, Exodus 10:15 reflects themes of divine power, protection, and judgment within the historical context of the Israelites' struggle for freedom from Egyptian oppression, emphasizing the supremacy of the God of Israel over the gods and rulers of Egypt.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H3680
There are 149 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כָּסָה
Transliteration: kâçâh
Pronunciation: kaw-saw'
Description: a primitive root; properly, to plump, i.e. fill up hollows; by implication, to cover (for clothing or secrecy); clad self, close, clothe, conceal, cover (self), (flee to) hide, overwhelm. Compare כָּשָׂה. - Strong's Number: H5869
There are 830 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עַיִן
Transliteration: ʻayin
Pronunciation: ah'-yin
Description: probably a primitive word; an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape); affliction, outward appearance, [phrase] before, [phrase] think best, colour, conceit, [phrase] be content, countenance, [phrase] displease, eye((-brow), (-d), -sight), face, [phrase] favour, fountain, furrow (from the margin), [idiom] him, [phrase] humble, knowledge, look, ([phrase] well), [idiom] me, open(-ly), [phrase] (not) please, presence, [phrase] regard, resemblance, sight, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them, [phrase] think, [idiom] us, well, [idiom] you(-rselves). - Strong's Number: H776
There are 2739 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֶרֶץ
Transliteration: ʼerets
Pronunciation: eh'-rets
Description: from an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth (at large, or partitively a land); [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. - Strong's Number: H2821
There are 18 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חָשַׁךְ
Transliteration: châshak
Pronunciation: khaw-shak'
Description: a primitive root; to be dark (as withholding light); transitively, to darken; be black, be (make) dark, darken, cause darkness, be dim, hide. - Strong's Number: H398
There are 825 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָכַל
Transliteration: ʼâkal
Pronunciation: aw-kal'
Description: a primitive root; to eat (literally or figuratively); [idiom] at all, burn up, consume, devour(-er, up), dine, eat(-er, up), feed (with), food, [idiom] freely, [idiom] in...wise(-deed, plenty), (lay) meat, [idiom] quite. - Strong's Number: H6212
There are 32 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֶשֶׂב
Transliteration: ʻeseb
Pronunciation: eh'seb
Description: from an unused root meaning to glisten (or be green); grass (or any tender shoot); grass, herb. - Strong's Number: H6529
There are 107 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פְּרִי
Transliteration: pᵉrîy
Pronunciation: per-ee'
Description: from פָּרָה; fruit (literally or figuratively); bough, (first-)fruit(-ful), reward. - Strong's Number: H6086
There are 288 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֵץ
Transliteration: ʻêts
Pronunciation: ates
Description: from עָצָה; a tree (from its firmness); hence, wood (plural sticks); [phrase] carpenter, gallows, helve, [phrase] pine, plank, staff, stalk, stick, stock, timber, tree, wood. - Strong's Number: H1259
There are 26 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בָּרָד
Transliteration: bârâd
Pronunciation: baw-rawd'
Description: from בָּרַד; hail; hail(stones). - Strong's Number: H3498
There are 101 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָתַר
Transliteration: yâthar
Pronunciation: yaw-thar'
Description: a primitive root; to jut over or exceed; by implication, to excel; (intransitively) to remain or be left; causatively, to leave, cause to abound, preserve; excel, leave (a remnant), left behind, too much, make plenteous, preserve, (be, let) remain(-der, -ing, -nant), reserve, residue, rest. - Strong's Number: H3418
There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יֶרֶק
Transliteration: yereq
Pronunciation: yeh'-rek
Description: from יָרָק (in the sense of vacuity of color); properly, pallor, i.e. hence, the yellowish green of young and sickly vegetation; concretely, verdure, i.e. grass or vegetation; grass, green (thing). - Strong's Number: H7704
There are 309 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׂדֶה
Transliteration: sâdeh
Pronunciation: saw-deh'
Description: or שָׂדַי; from an unused root meaning to spread out; a field (as flat); country, field, ground, land, soil, [idiom] wild. - Strong's Number: H4714
There are 602 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מִצְרַיִם
Transliteration: Mitsrayim
Pronunciation: mits-rah'-yim
Description: dual of מָצוֹר; Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt; Egypt, Egyptians, Mizraim.