He smote their vines also and their fig trees; and brake the trees of their coasts.
He smote {H5221} their vines {H1612} also and their fig trees {H8384}; and brake {H7665} the trees {H6086} of their coasts {H1366}.
He struck their vines and fig trees, shattering trees all over their country.
He struck their vines and fig trees and shattered the trees of their country.
He smote their vines also and their fig-trees, And brake the trees of their borders.
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Revelation 9:4
And it was commanded them that they should not hurt the grass of the earth, neither any green thing, neither any tree; but only those men which have not the seal of God in their foreheads. -
Psalms 78:47
He destroyed their vines with hail, and their sycomore trees with frost.
Context of Psalms 105:33
Psalm 105 is a historical psalm, recounting God's faithfulness to Israel from the covenant with Abraham through their deliverance from Egypt and settlement in the Promised Land. This particular verse, Psalms 105:33, specifically refers to the devastating plagues God sent upon Egypt, a pivotal moment in Israel's history. It describes the direct impact of one of these divine judgments, likely the seventh plague of hail, which destroyed the crops and trees of the Egyptians, as recorded in Exodus 9:25.
Key Themes and Messages
Linguistic Insights
The Hebrew word translated "smote" (נָכָה, nakah) implies a forceful, decisive strike, often with destructive or punitive intent. Similarly, "brake" (שָׁבַר, shavar) means to shatter or break into pieces. These strong verbs emphasize the totality and severity of the destruction wrought by God's hand, leaving no doubt about the divine origin and complete effectiveness of the plague. The use of these terms underscores the irreversible nature of the judgment.
Significance and Application
For a general audience, Psalms 105:33 serves as a powerful reminder of God's attributes: