But the wheat and the rie were not smitten: for they were not grown up.
But the wheat and spelt were not destroyed, because they had not yet grown up.
This verse explains that some crops survived the hail plague because they were still young and not fully grown yet.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Exodus, God sent a series of plagues on Egypt to compel Pharaoh to release the Israelites from slavery, with the seventh plague being a devastating hailstorm that destroyed fully grown crops like flax and barley. Wheat and rye were not affected because they were still in an early growth stage and not yet ready for harvest, demonstrating God's selective control over nature during this judgment. This event underscores the broader narrative of God's deliverance and His precise timing in executing His plans.
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