Exodus 8:14
And they gathered them together upon heaps: and the land stank.
Original Language Analysis
אֹתָ֖ם
H853
אֹתָ֖ם
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
2 of 6
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
חֳמָרִ֑ם
upon heaps
H2563
חֳמָרִ֑ם
upon heaps
Strong's:
H2563
Word #:
3 of 6
properly, a bubbling up, i.e., of water, a wave; hence, a chomer or dry measure
חֳמָרִ֑ם
upon heaps
H2563
חֳמָרִ֑ם
upon heaps
Strong's:
H2563
Word #:
4 of 6
properly, a bubbling up, i.e., of water, a wave; hence, a chomer or dry measure
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 14 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.