KJV ORIGINAL
He gave also their increase unto the caterpiller, and their labour unto the locust.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
He gave their crops to caterpillars to destroy, and handed over all their hard work to swarms of locusts.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God allowed destructive insects to devour the crops that people had worked hard to grow as a form of judgment.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Psalm 78, which recounts Israel's history and God's dealings with His people. It specifically references the plagues God sent upon Egypt before the Exodus, including the plague of locusts that devastated their agriculture. The psalm serves as a warning to Israel about the consequences of disobedience by reminding them of God's past judgments.
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