Exodus 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.
Original Language Analysis
וַיַּ֣עַל
went up
H5927
וַיַּ֣עַל
went up
Strong's:
H5927
Word #:
1 of 22
to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
עַ֚ל
H5921
עַ֚ל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
3 of 22
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
4 of 22
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
וַיָּ֕נַח
and rested
H5117
וַיָּ֕נַח
and rested
Strong's:
H5117
Word #:
7 of 22
to rest, i.e., settle down; used in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, intransitive, transitive and causative (to dwell, stay, l
בְּכֹ֖ל
H3605
בְּכֹ֖ל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
8 of 22
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
גְּב֣וּל
in all the coasts
H1366
גְּב֣וּל
in all the coasts
Strong's:
H1366
Word #:
9 of 22
properly, a cord (as twisted), i.e., (by implication) a boundary; by extension the territory inclosed
כָּבֵ֣ד
grievous
H3515
כָּבֵ֣ד
grievous
Strong's:
H3515
Word #:
11 of 22
heavy; figuratively in a good sense (numerous) or in a bad sense (severe, difficult, stupid)
מְאֹ֔ד
very
H3966
מְאֹ֔ד
very
Strong's:
H3966
Word #:
12 of 22
properly, vehemence, i.e., (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or
לְ֠פָנָיו
were they before
H6440
לְ֠פָנָיו
were they before
Strong's:
H6440
Word #:
13 of 22
the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi
לֹא
H3808
לֹא
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
14 of 22
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
הָ֨יָה
H1961
הָ֨יָה
Strong's:
H1961
Word #:
15 of 22
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
כֵּֽן׃
them there were no such
H3651
כֵּֽן׃
them there were no such
Strong's:
H3651
Word #:
16 of 22
properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner
וְאַֽחֲרָ֖יו
as they neither after
H310
וְאַֽחֲרָ֖יו
as they neither after
Strong's:
H310
Word #:
19 of 22
properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
לֹ֥א
H3808
לֹ֥א
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
20 of 22
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
Historical Context
Osiris ruled agriculture and resurrection, while Isis protected crops. Locusts were ancient Near Eastern terror, but this swarm's density exceeded natural plague. The total devastation left Egypt economically ruined.
Questions for Reflection
- How does God demonstrate His power through natural means taken to supernatural extremes?
- What does Pharaoh's servants' fear teach about recognizing God's hand in judgment?
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Analysis & Commentary
Verse 14 describes the locust plague, targeting Osiris (agriculture god) and Isis (grain goddess). Moses warns locusts will 'cover the face of the earth' and devour everything the hail left. Pharaoh's servants beg him to relent, recognizing Egypt's destruction.