Exodus 10:19

Authorized King James Version

And the LORD turned a mighty strong west wind, which took away the locusts, and cast them into the Red sea; there remained not one locust in all the coasts of Egypt.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיַּֽהֲפֹ֨ךְ

H2015

turned

to turn about or over; by implication, to change, overturn, return, pervert

יְהוָ֤ה

H3068

And the LORD

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

רֽוּחַ

H7307

wind

wind; by resemblance breath, i.e., a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the

יָ֣מָּה

H3220

sea

a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the mediterranean sea; sometimes a large river, or an artif

חָזָ֣ק

H2389

strong

strong (usu. in a bad sense, hard, bold, violent)

מְאֹ֔ד

H3966

a mighty

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

וַיִּשָּׂא֙

H5375

which took away

to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative

אֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

אַרְבֶּ֣ה

H697

locust

a locust (from its rapid increase)

#10

וַיִּתְקָעֵ֖הוּ

H8628

and cast

to clatter, i.e., slap (the hands together), clang (an instrument); by analogy, to drive (a nail or tent-pin, a dart, etc.); by implication, to become

#11

יָ֣מָּה

H3220

sea

a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the mediterranean sea; sometimes a large river, or an artif

#12

סּ֑וּף

H5488

them into the Red

a reed, especially the papyrus

#13

לֹ֤א

H3808

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

#14

נִשְׁאַר֙

H7604

there remained

properly, to swell up, i.e., be (causatively, make) redundant

#15

אַרְבֶּ֣ה

H697

locust

a locust (from its rapid increase)

#16

אֶחָ֔ד

H259

not one

properly, united, i.e., one; or (as an ordinal) first

#17

בְּכֹ֖ל

H3605

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

#18

גְּב֥וּל

H1366

in all the coasts

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

#19

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 sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, 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.

Questions for Reflection

How might the original audience's understanding of divine sovereignty differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
How does this verse's literary context within Exodus chapter 10 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
In what ways does understanding divine sovereignty in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?

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