Psalms 135:8 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Who smote the firstborn of Egypt, both of man and beast.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

He struck down the firstborn in Egypt, both people and animals.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse remembers how God powerfully delivered His people by striking down Egypt's firstborn during the final plague.

📚 Historical Context

Psalms 135 is a hymn of praise that celebrates God's mighty works throughout history, drawing from Israel's past to highlight His power and faithfulness. This verse specifically recalls the tenth plague in Egypt, where God struck down the firstborn of both humans and animals as a divine judgment on Pharaoh's stubborn refusal to release the Israelites from slavery. This event was a pivotal moment in the Exodus narrative, demonstrating God's deliverance and leading to the Israelites' freedom.

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Exodus 9:6

The next day, the LORD did exactly what He said He would do. All the livestock in Egypt died, but not a single animal belonging to the Israelites died.

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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.

Exodus 11:5

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.

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