And did eat up all the herbs in their land, and devoured the fruit of their ground.
And did eat up {H398} all the herbs {H6212} in their land {H776}, and devoured {H398} the fruit {H6529} of their ground {H127}.
they ate up everything green in their land, devoured the fruit of their ground. 896
They devoured every plant in their land and consumed the produce of their soil.
And did eat up every herb in their land, And did eat up the fruit of their ground.
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Psalms 105:35 (KJV) describes the devastating impact of the eighth plague inflicted upon ancient Egypt: "And did eat up all the herbs in their land, and devoured the fruit of their ground." This verse is part of a sweeping historical psalm that recounts God's miraculous deeds on behalf of Israel, from the covenant with Abraham to their settlement in the Promised Land, emphasizing His faithfulness and power.
Context of Psalms 105:35
Psalm 105 is a hymn of praise, exhorting God's people to remember and declare His mighty works. Verses 26-38 specifically detail the ten plagues God sent upon Egypt to compel Pharaoh to release the Israelites from bondage. Verse 35 focuses on the plague of locusts, which is vividly described in Exodus 10:1-20. This plague was unique in its comprehensive destruction of all vegetation, leaving nothing green behind. It was a direct assault on Egypt's agricultural foundation, a crucial aspect of their prosperity and a challenge to their deities associated with fertility and crops.
Key Themes and Messages
Linguistic Insights
The KJV uses strong verbs: "did eat up" (Hebrew: אָכַל - 'akhal, to eat, consume) and "devoured" (Hebrew: שָׁמַד - shamadh, to devastate, lay waste). These terms convey not just consumption but utter destruction and annihilation of the land's produce. The repetition emphasizes the completeness of the devastation wrought by the locusts, leaving no hope for a harvest.
Practical Application
Psalms 105:35 serves as a potent reminder of several enduring truths: