Exodus 9:18
Behold, to morrow about this time I will cause it to rain a very grievous hail, such as hath not been in Egypt since the foundation thereof even until now.
Original Language Analysis
כָּעֵ֣ת
about this time
H6256
כָּעֵ֣ת
about this time
Strong's:
H6256
Word #:
3 of 17
time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc
מָחָ֔ר
Behold to morrow
H4279
מָחָ֔ר
Behold to morrow
Strong's:
H4279
Word #:
4 of 17
properly, deferred, i.e., the morrow; usually (adverbially) tomorrow; indefinitely, hereafter
כָּבֵ֣ד
grievous
H3515
כָּבֵ֣ד
grievous
Strong's:
H3515
Word #:
6 of 17
heavy; figuratively in a good sense (numerous) or in a bad sense (severe, difficult, stupid)
מְאֹ֑ד
a very
H3966
מְאֹ֑ד
a very
Strong's:
H3966
Word #:
7 of 17
properly, vehemence, i.e., (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or
אֲשֶׁ֨ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֨ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
8 of 17
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
לֹֽא
H3808
לֹֽא
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
9 of 17
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
הָיָ֤ה
H1961
הָיָ֤ה
Strong's:
H1961
Word #:
10 of 17
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
לְמִן
H4480
לְמִן
Strong's:
H4480
Word #:
13 of 17
properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses
הַיּ֥וֹם
the foundation
H3117
הַיּ֥וֹם
the foundation
Strong's:
H3117
Word #:
14 of 17
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
הִוָּֽסְדָ֖ה
H3245
הִוָּֽסְדָ֖ה
Strong's:
H3245
Word #:
15 of 17
to set (literally or figuratively); intensively, to found; reflexively, to sit down together, i.e., settle, consult
Historical Context
Nut, sky goddess, arched over earth as protective dome. Seth controlled storms and chaos. The storm's supernatural nature—fire and ice together—proves divine origin. Only those who 'feared the word of the LORD' (v.20) saved their livestock.
Questions for Reflection
- How does God use creation to reveal His power?
- What does the response of God-fearing Egyptians (v.20) teach about individual faith?
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Analysis & Commentary
Verse 18 describes the plague of hail with fire, targeting Nut (sky goddess) and Seth (storm god). This unprecedented storm combines hail and fire, destroying crops and livestock left in fields. God reveals 'there is none like me in all the earth' (v.14).