Exodus 8:14 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And they gathered them together upon heaps: and the land stank.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

They piled the dead frogs together in huge heaps, and the whole land smelled terrible.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes the aftermath of God's plague of frogs on Egypt - when the frogs died, their rotting bodies created a horrible stench across the land.

📚 Historical Context

In the biblical account of the Exodus, God sent a series of plagues on Egypt to demonstrate His power and persuade Pharaoh to free the Israelites from slavery. The second plague involved a massive invasion of frogs that covered the land, and after Moses prayed for their removal, the frogs died and were gathered into heaps by the Egyptians. This event resulted in a foul stench throughout the land, serving as a vivid illustration of the consequences of Pharaoh's refusal to obey God.

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