Exodus 8:11
And the frogs shall depart from thee, and from thy houses, and from thy servants, and from thy people; they shall remain in the river only.
Original Language Analysis
מִמְּךָ֙
H4480
מִמְּךָ֙
Strong's:
H4480
Word #:
3 of 9
properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses
וּמִבָּ֣תֶּ֔יךָ
from thee and from thy houses
H1004
וּמִבָּ֣תֶּ֔יךָ
from thee and from thy houses
Strong's:
H1004
Word #:
4 of 9
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
וּמֵֽעַמֶּ֑ךָ
and from thy people
H5971
וּמֵֽעַמֶּ֑ךָ
and from thy people
Strong's:
H5971
Word #:
6 of 9
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
רַ֥ק
H7535
רַ֥ק
Strong's:
H7535
Word #:
7 of 9
properly, leanness, i.e., (figuratively) limitation; only adverbial, merely, or conjunctional, although
Historical Context
Heqet assisted in childbirth and symbolized life and fertility. Frogs were sacred, making them untouchable. The plague forced Egyptians to encounter their goddess everywhere, yet powerless and disgusting.
Questions for Reflection
- How does God expose the impotence of idols you've trusted?
- What happens when blessings become curses through misplaced worship?
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Analysis & Commentary
Verse 11 describes the plague of frogs, targeting Heqet, Egyptian goddess of fertility portrayed as frog-headed. Frogs filled houses, bedrooms, ovens, and kneading bowls—contaminating private and sacred spaces. What Egypt worshipped became its torment.