Exodus 10:5
And they shall cover the face of the earth, that one cannot be able to see the earth: and they shall eat the residue of that which is escaped, which remaineth unto you from the hail, and shall eat every tree which groweth for you out of the field:
Original Language Analysis
וְכִסָּה֙
And they shall cover
H3680
וְכִסָּה֙
And they shall cover
Strong's:
H3680
Word #:
1 of 25
properly, to plump, i.e., fill up hollows; by implication, to cover (for clothing or secrecy)
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
2 of 25
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
עֵ֣ין
the face
H5869
עֵ֣ין
the face
Strong's:
H5869
Word #:
3 of 25
an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
וְלֹ֥א
H3808
וְלֹ֥א
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
5 of 25
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
יוּכַ֖ל
that one cannot be able
H3201
יוּכַ֖ל
that one cannot be able
Strong's:
H3201
Word #:
6 of 25
to be able, literally (can, could) or morally (may, might)
לִרְאֹ֣ת
to see
H7200
לִרְאֹ֣ת
to see
Strong's:
H7200
Word #:
7 of 25
to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
8 of 25
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
11 of 25
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
יֶ֣תֶר
the residue
H3499
יֶ֣תֶר
the residue
Strong's:
H3499
Word #:
12 of 25
properly, an overhanging, i.e., (by implication) a small rope (as hanging free)
הַפְּלֵטָ֗ה
of that which is escaped
H6413
הַפְּלֵטָ֗ה
of that which is escaped
Strong's:
H6413
Word #:
13 of 25
deliverance; concretely, an escaped portion
הַנִּשְׁאֶ֤רֶת
which remaineth
H7604
הַנִּשְׁאֶ֤רֶת
which remaineth
Strong's:
H7604
Word #:
14 of 25
properly, to swell up, i.e., be (causatively, make) redundant
מִן
H4480
מִן
Strong's:
H4480
Word #:
16 of 25
properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
19 of 25
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
20 of 25
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
הָעֵ֔ץ
every tree
H6086
הָעֵ֔ץ
every tree
Strong's:
H6086
Word #:
21 of 25
a tree (from its firmness); hence, wood (plural sticks)
הַצֹּמֵ֥חַ
which groweth
H6779
הַצֹּמֵ֥חַ
which groweth
Strong's:
H6779
Word #:
22 of 25
to sprout (transitive or intransitive, literal or figurative)
Cross References
Exodus 9:32But the wheat and the rie were not smitten: for they were not grown up.Joel 1:4That which the palmerworm hath left hath the locust eaten; and that which the locust hath left hath the cankerworm eaten; and that which the cankerworm hath left hath the caterpiller eaten.Joel 2:25And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten, the cankerworm, and the caterpiller, and the palmerworm, my great army which I sent among you.
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 5 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.