Exodus 8:6
And Aaron stretched out his hand over the waters of Egypt; and the frogs came up, and covered the land of Egypt.
Original Language Analysis
וַיֵּ֤ט
stretched out
H5186
וַיֵּ֤ט
stretched out
Strong's:
H5186
Word #:
1 of 13
to stretch or spread out; by implication, to bend away (including moral deflection); used in a great variety of application (as follows)
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
3 of 13
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
יָד֔וֹ
his hand
H3027
יָד֔וֹ
his hand
Strong's:
H3027
Word #:
4 of 13
a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v
עַ֖ל
H5921
עַ֖ל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
5 of 13
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
מֵימֵ֣י
over the waters
H4325
מֵימֵ֣י
over the waters
Strong's:
H4325
Word #:
6 of 13
water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
וַתַּ֙עַל֙
came up
H5927
וַתַּ֙עַל֙
came up
Strong's:
H5927
Word #:
8 of 13
to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
וַתְּכַ֖ס
and covered
H3680
וַתְּכַ֖ס
and covered
Strong's:
H3680
Word #:
10 of 13
properly, to plump, i.e., fill up hollows; by implication, to cover (for clothing or secrecy)
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
11 of 13
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
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 6 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.