Exodus 8:7
And the magicians did so with their enchantments, and brought up frogs upon the land of Egypt.
Original Language Analysis
וַיַּֽעֲשׂוּ
did
H6213
וַיַּֽעֲשׂוּ
did
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
1 of 10
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
כֵ֥ן
H3651
כֵ֥ן
Strong's:
H3651
Word #:
2 of 10
properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner
הַֽחֲרְטֻמִּ֖ים
And the magicians
H2748
הַֽחֲרְטֻמִּ֖ים
And the magicians
Strong's:
H2748
Word #:
3 of 10
a horoscopist (as drawing magical lines or circles)
בְּלָֽטֵיהֶ֑ם
so with their enchantments
H3909
בְּלָֽטֵיהֶ֑ם
so with their enchantments
Strong's:
H3909
Word #:
4 of 10
properly, covered, i.e., secret; by implication, incantation; also secrecy or (adverb) covertly
וַיַּֽעֲל֥וּ
and brought up
H5927
וַיַּֽעֲל֥וּ
and brought up
Strong's:
H5927
Word #:
5 of 10
to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
6 of 10
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
עַל
H5921
עַל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
8 of 10
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
Cross References
Exodus 7:11Then Pharaoh also called the wise men and the sorcerers: now the magicians of Egypt, they also did in like manner with their enchantments.Exodus 7:22And the magicians of Egypt did so with their enchantments: and Pharaoh's heart was hardened, neither did he hearken unto them; as the LORD had said.
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 7 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.