Exodus 10:16
Then Pharaoh called for Moses and Aaron in haste; and he said, I have sinned against the LORD your God, and against you.
Original Language Analysis
וַיְמַהֵ֣ר
in haste
H4116
וַיְמַהֵ֣ר
in haste
Strong's:
H4116
Word #:
1 of 10
properly, to be liquid or flow easily, i.e., (by implication)
לִקְרֹ֖א
called
H7121
לִקְרֹ֖א
called
Strong's:
H7121
Word #:
3 of 10
to call out to (i.e., properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
חָטָ֛אתִי
I have sinned
H2398
חָטָ֛אתִי
I have sinned
Strong's:
H2398
Word #:
7 of 10
properly, to miss; hence (figuratively and generally) to sin; by inference, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, (causatively) lead astray, condemn
לַֽיהוָ֥ה
against the LORD
H3068
לַֽיהוָ֥ה
against the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
8 of 10
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
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 16 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.