Exodus 8:12
And Moses and Aaron went out from Pharaoh: and Moses cried unto the LORD because of the frogs which he had brought against Pharaoh.
Original Language Analysis
וַיֵּצֵ֥א
went out
H3318
וַיֵּצֵ֥א
went out
Strong's:
H3318
Word #:
1 of 15
to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim
מֵעִ֣ם
H5973
מֵעִ֣ם
Strong's:
H5973
Word #:
4 of 15
adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then
לְפַרְעֹֽה׃
against Pharaoh
H6547
לְפַרְעֹֽה׃
against Pharaoh
Strong's:
H6547
Word #:
5 of 15
paroh, a general title of egyptian kings
וַיִּצְעַ֤ק
cried
H6817
וַיִּצְעַ֤ק
cried
Strong's:
H6817
Word #:
6 of 15
to shriek; (by implication) to proclaim (an assembly)
יְהוָ֔ה
unto the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֔ה
unto the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
9 of 15
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
עַל
H5921
עַל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
10 of 15
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
דְּבַ֥ר
because of
H1697
דְּבַ֥ר
because of
Strong's:
H1697
Word #:
11 of 15
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
אֲשֶׁר
H834
אֲשֶׁר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
13 of 15
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
Cross References
Exodus 8:30And Moses went out from Pharaoh, and intreated the LORD.Exodus 10:18And he went out from Pharaoh, and intreated the LORD.Exodus 8:8Then Pharaoh called for Moses and Aaron, and said, Intreat the LORD, that he may take away the frogs from me, and from my people; and I will let the people go, that they may do sacrifice unto the LORD.Exodus 32:11And Moses besought the LORD his God, and said, LORD, why doth thy wrath wax hot against thy people, which thou hast brought forth out of the land of Egypt with great power, and with a mighty hand?Exodus 9:33And Moses went out of the city from Pharaoh, and spread abroad his hands unto the LORD: and the thunders and hail ceased, and the rain was not poured upon the earth.Ezekiel 36:37Thus saith the Lord GOD; I will yet for this be enquired of by the house of Israel, to do it for them; I will increase them with men like a flock.1 Samuel 12:23Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you: but I will teach you the good and the right way:
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 12 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.