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
In the book of Exodus, the Israelites were enslaved in Egypt, and God sent Moses to confront Pharaoh and demand their freedom. As part of this confrontation, God unleashed a series of plagues on Egypt to demonstrate His supreme power and compel Pharaoh to release His people. In this particular plague of flies, God specifically promised to protect the land of Goshen, where the Israelites lived, to show that He alone is the Lord ruling over all creation.
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