Exodus 10:14

Authorized King James Version

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.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיַּ֣עַל

H5927

went up

to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative

אַרְבֶּה֙

H697

And the locusts

a locust (from its rapid increase)

עַ֚ל

H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

כָּל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

אֶ֣רֶץ

H776

over all the land

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

מִצְרָ֑יִם

H4714

of Egypt

mitsrajim, i.e., upper and lower egypt

וַיָּ֕נַח

H5117

and rested

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

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

גְּב֣וּל

H1366

in all the coasts

properly, a cord (as twisted), i.e., (by implication) a boundary; by extension the territory inclosed

#10

מִצְרָ֑יִם

H4714

of Egypt

mitsrajim, i.e., upper and lower egypt

#11

כָּבֵ֣ד

H3515

grievous

heavy; figuratively in a good sense (numerous) or in a bad sense (severe, difficult, stupid)

#12

מְאֹ֔ד

H3966

very

properly, vehemence, i.e., (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or

#13

לְ֠פָנָיו

H6440

were they before

the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi

#14

לֹא

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

#15

הָ֨יָה

H1961

to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)

#16

כֵּֽן׃

H3651

them there were no such

properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner

#17

אַרְבֶּה֙

H697

And the locusts

a locust (from its rapid increase)

#18

כָּמֹ֔הוּ

H3644

as, thus, so

#19

וְאַֽחֲרָ֖יו

H310

as they neither after

properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)

#20

לֹ֥א

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

#21

יִֽהְיֶה

H1961

to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)

#22

כֵּֽן׃

H3651

them there were no such

properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of Exodus Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?
In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?

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