And all the firstborn in the land of Egypt shall die, from the first born of Pharaoh that sitteth upon his throne, even unto the firstborn of the maidservant that is behind the mill; and all the firstborn of beasts.
Every firstborn in the land of Egypt will die, from the firstborn of Pharaoh who sits on his throne, all the way down to the firstborn of the servant woman who works at the grinding mill, and even the firstborn of all the animals.
God is announcing that the final plague will strike every Egyptian family equally, from the palace to the poorest household, affecting both people and animals.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the biblical account of the Exodus, where God is preparing to deliver the Israelites from slavery in Egypt through a series of plagues as a response to Pharaoh's stubborn refusal to release them. It specifically announces the tenth and final plague, the death of the firstborn, which highlights the escalating severity of God's judgments on Egypt for their oppression of His chosen people. This event serves as a pivotal moment in the narrative, leading to the Israelites' eventual freedom.
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