Exodus 10:15

Authorized King James Version

For they covered the face of the whole earth, so that the land was darkened; and they did eat every herb of the land, and all the fruit of the trees which the hail had left: and there remained not any green thing in the trees, or in the herbs of the field, through all the land of Egypt.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיְכַ֞ס
H3680
For they covered
properly, to plump, i.e., fill up hollows; by implication, to cover (for clothing or secrecy)
#2
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#3
עֵ֣ין
H5869
the face
an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
#4
כָּל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#5
אֶ֥רֶץ
H776
of the land
the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
#6
וַתֶּחְשַׁ֣ךְ
H2821
was darkened
to be dark (as withholding light); transitively, to darken
#7
אֶ֥רֶץ
H776
of the land
the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
#8
וַיֹּ֜אכַל
H398
and they did eat
to eat (literally or figuratively)
#9
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#10
כָּל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#11
וּבְעֵ֥שֶׂב
H6212
every herb
grass (or any tender shoot)
#12
אֶ֥רֶץ
H776
of the land
the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
#13
וְאֵת֙
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#14
כָּל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#15
פְּרִ֣י
H6529
and all the fruit
fruit (literally or figuratively)
#16
בָּעֵ֛ץ
H6086
in the trees
a tree (from its firmness); hence, wood (plural sticks)
#17
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#18
נוֹתַ֨ר
H3498
and there remained
to jut over or exceed; by implication, to excel; (intransitively) to remain or be left; causatively to leave, cause to abound, preserve
#19
הַבָּרָ֑ד
H1259
which the hail
hail
#20
וְלֹֽא
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#21
נוֹתַ֨ר
H3498
and there remained
to jut over or exceed; by implication, to excel; (intransitively) to remain or be left; causatively to leave, cause to abound, preserve
#22
כָּל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#23
יֶ֧רֶק
H3418
not any green thing
properly, pallor, i.e., hence, the yellowish green of young and sickly vegetation; concretely, verdure, i.e., grass or vegetation
#24
בָּעֵ֛ץ
H6086
in the trees
a tree (from its firmness); hence, wood (plural sticks)
#25
וּבְעֵ֥שֶׂב
H6212
every herb
grass (or any tender shoot)
#26
הַשָּׂדֶ֖ה
H7704
of the field
a field (as flat)
#27
בְּכָל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#28
אֶ֥רֶץ
H776
of the land
the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
#29
מִצְרָֽיִם׃
H4714
of Egypt
mitsrajim, i.e., upper and lower egypt

Analysis

Within the broader context of Exodus, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of Exodus.

Historical Context

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

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