And I will sever in that day the land of Goshen, in which my people dwell, that no swarms of flies shall be there; to the end thou mayest know that I am the LORD in the midst of the earth.
And on that day I will set apart the land of Goshen, where my people live, so that no swarms of flies will be there. I'm doing this so you will know that I am the LORD in the middle of the earth.
God is showing Pharaoh His power by protecting the Israelites from the plague of flies while letting it affect the Egyptians, proving He controls everything on earth.
📚 Historical Context
This verse occurs during the fourth plague God sent on Egypt when Moses was demanding Pharaoh release the Israelites from slavery. Goshen was the fertile region in northeastern Egypt where the Israelites had settled and lived for over 400 years. God was demonstrating His sovereignty by protecting His people while judging their oppressors.
Ask the AI Assistant
Have a question about this chapter or verse? Ask below for a clear explanation.