Exodus 9:25
And the hail smote throughout all the land of Egypt all that was in the field, both man and beast; and the hail smote every herb of the field, and brake every tree of the field.
Original Language Analysis
הִכָּ֣ה
smote
H5221
הִכָּ֣ה
smote
Strong's:
H5221
Word #:
1 of 23
to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
בְּכָל
H3605
בְּכָל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
3 of 23
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
אֶ֣רֶץ
throughout all the land
H776
אֶ֣רֶץ
throughout all the land
Strong's:
H776
Word #:
4 of 23
the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
אֵ֚ת
H853
אֵ֚ת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
6 of 23
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
7 of 23
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
8 of 23
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
מֵֽאָדָ֖ם
both man
H120
מֵֽאָדָ֖ם
both man
Strong's:
H120
Word #:
10 of 23
ruddy i.e., a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
וְעַד
H5704
וְעַד
Strong's:
H5704
Word #:
11 of 23
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
בְּהֵמָ֑ה
and beast
H929
בְּהֵמָ֑ה
and beast
Strong's:
H929
Word #:
12 of 23
properly, a dumb beast; especially any large quadruped or animal (often collective)
וְאֵ֨ת
H853
וְאֵ֨ת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
13 of 23
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
14 of 23
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
הִכָּ֣ה
smote
H5221
הִכָּ֣ה
smote
Strong's:
H5221
Word #:
17 of 23
to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
וְאֶת
H853
וְאֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
19 of 23
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
20 of 23
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
עֵ֥ץ
every tree
H6086
עֵ֥ץ
every tree
Strong's:
H6086
Word #:
21 of 23
a tree (from its firmness); hence, wood (plural sticks)
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 25 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).