Exodus 10:14
The locusts came up over all the land of Egypt and settled on the whole country of Egypt, such a dense swarm of locusts as had never been before, nor ever will be again.
English Standard Version (ESV)
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The verse emphasizes that this plague of locusts was utterly unprecedented, declaring it was "such a dense swarm of locusts as had never been before, nor ever will be again." This isn't just hyperbole; it highlights that God's power transcends ordinary natural phenomena, orchestrating a unique and singular judgment for a unique and singular rebellion.
This verse describes the eighth plague God sent upon Egypt, a devastating swarm of locusts. It follows the plague of hail, which had already destroyed much of the crops, and now these locusts consume what little remained. The sheer scale of this infestation is emphasized, highlighting its unprecedented and unparalleled nature before and after this event.
Imagine a natural disaster so extreme it's never happened before and will never happen again. That's what God unleashes on Egypt. What does this tell us about His power?
A Divine Signature
Exodus 10:14 states, "the locusts went up over all the land of Egypt and settled on the whole country of Egypt, such a dense swarm of locusts as had never been before, nor ever will be again." This isn't just a description of a terrible infestation; it's a divine signature.
Pharaoh cries out, confesses sin, and begs for mercy. Yet, the text says God hardened his heart. How can these two things be true?
The Paradox of a Hardened Heart
Pharaoh's reaction to the locust plague is complex. He's terrified enough to call for Moses and Aaron, confess his sin, and plead for the plague to be removed. However, the narrative emphasizes that God hardened his heart.
This plague of locusts was the eighth of ten divine judgments, occurring after hail and before an oppressive darkness. It was a sign of God's escalating power and a direct response to Pharaoh's hardened heart, illustrating that even natural phenomena become instruments of God's justice against persistent rebellion.
c. 1446 BC— this verse
Moses and Aaron Confront Pharaoh
Following God's call, Moses and Aaron repeatedly confronted Pharaoh, demanding the release of the Israelites. Their confrontations were met with escalating plagues sent by God upon Egypt.
c. 1446 BC
The Fifth Plague: Livestock Dies
A devastating pestilence killed all the Egyptian livestock, while the livestock of the Israelites remained unharmed. This was the fifth in the series of plagues.
c. 1446 BC
The Sixth Plague: Boils and Sores
God sent boils and sores upon the Egyptians and their animals, affecting even the magicians who were previously unaffected by the plagues.
c. 1446 BC
The Seventh Plague: Hail and Fire
A violent hailstorm, accompanied by fire, ravaged the land of Egypt, destroying crops and people who had not taken shelter. This marked the seventh plague.
This passage describes locusts released from the abyss as part of a divine judgment, echoing the unprecedented and devastating nature of the plague in Exodus.
Joel 1:4Joel's prophecy uses locusts as a metaphor for invading armies and divine judgment, highlighting the destructive power of such swarms and their symbolic meaning as agents of God's wrath.
Psalm 78:46This psalm recounts God giving over Egypt's produce to the locust and their labor to the locust swarms, directly paralleling the devastation described in Exodus and emphasizing God's sovereignty over natural elements.
Exodus 10:15This verse immediately follows Exodus 10:14 and provides further detail on the extent of the locust plague, emphasizing that it covered the entire land and darkened the earth, underscoring the unparalleled severity mentioned in 10:14.
Amos 7:1Amos describes a vision of locusts sent by the Lord that threatened to devour the crops, showing a similar divine use of locusts as a judgment that prompts intercession from the prophet.
calvinExodus 10:12-20: "And the LORD said unto Moses, Stretch out thine hand over the land of Egypt for the locusts, that they may come up upon the land of Egypt, and eat every herb of the land, even all that the hail hath left."
And the Lord said unto Moses, Stretch out thine hand over the land of Egypt for the locusts, that they may come up upon the land of Egypt, and eat every herb of the land, even all that the hail hath left.
Tunc dixit Jehova Mosi, Extende manum tuam super terram AEgyp…
gillExodus 10:14: "And the locusts went up over all the land of Egypt, and rested in all the coasts of Egypt: very grievous were they; before them there were no such locusts as they, neither after them shall be such."
And the locusts went up over all the land of Egypt,.... Being raised up by the wind in the places where they were generated, they flew and spread themselves all over the land, being in a wonderful manner produced and multiplied by the power of God: and rested in all the coasts of Egyp…
The verse emphasizes that this plague of locusts was utterly unprecedented, declaring it was "such a dense swarm of locusts as had never been before, nor ever will be again." This isn't just hyperbole; it highlights that God's power transcends ordinary natural phenomena, orchestrating a unique and singular judgment for a unique and singular rebellion.
This verse describes the eighth plague God sent upon Egypt, a devastating swarm of locusts. It follows the plague of hail, which had already destroyed much of the crops, and now these locusts consume what little remained. The sheer scale of this infestation is emphasized, highlighting its unprecedented and unparalleled nature before and after this event.
This verse describes the eighth plague God sent upon Egypt, a devastating swarm of locusts. It follows the plague of hail, which had already destroyed much of the crops, and now these locusts consume what little remained. The sheer scale of this infestation is emphasized, highlighting its unprecedented and unparalleled nature before and after this event.
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c. 1446 BC
The Eighth Plague: Locusts
An unprecedented swarm of locusts descended upon Egypt, devouring all remaining vegetation, leaving the land stripped bare. This was the eighth plague.
c. 1446 BC
The Ninth Plague: Darkness
A thick, palpable darkness covered the land of Egypt for three days, while the Israelites in Goshen had light. This was the ninth plague, plunging the nation into despair.
c. 1446 BC
The Tenth Plague: Death of the Firstborn
God struck down every firstborn son in Egypt, from Pharaoh's heir to the firstborn of the lowest servant, and the firstborn of animals. This ultimate plague finally broke Pharaoh's resistance.
"The locusts came up over all the land of Egypt and settled on the whole country of Egypt, such a dense swarm of locusts as had never been before, nor ever will be again." — The verse emphasizes that this plague of locusts was utterly unprecedented, declaring it was "such a dense swarm of locusts as had never been before, nor ever will be again." This isn't just hyperbol…
