Behold, the hand of the LORD is upon thy cattle which is in the field, upon the horses, upon the asses, upon the camels, upon the oxen, and upon the sheep: there shall be a very grievous murrain.
Look, the Lord's power will strike your livestock that are out in the fields, your horses, donkeys, camels, cattle, and sheep. A terrible disease will kill them.
God is warning Pharaoh that a deadly plague will destroy Egypt's livestock as punishment for refusing to let the Israelites go.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of Exodus, this verse is part of the series of plagues God sent upon Egypt to demonstrate His supreme power and compel Pharaoh to release the Israelites from slavery. It specifically refers to the fifth plague, a severe livestock disease that targeted the Egyptians' animals in the fields, symbolizing God's judgment on their dependence on false gods and economic stability. This event unfolded during the Israelites' oppression in Egypt, highlighting God's protection of His chosen people while punishing their oppressors.
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