And the LORD said unto Moses, Stretch forth thine hand toward heaven, that there may be hail in all the land of Egypt, upon man, and upon beast, and upon every herb of the field, throughout the land of Egypt.
The LORD said to Moses, 'Raise your hand toward the sky so that hail will fall throughout all of Egypt—on people, animals, and every plant in the fields across the entire land of Egypt.'
God is instructing Moses to call down a devastating hailstorm across all of Egypt as the seventh plague to demonstrate His power and compel Pharaoh to free the Israelites.
📚 Historical Context
This verse introduces the seventh plague against Egypt, occurring around 1450-1250 BC during Israel's bondage. Pharaoh had repeatedly hardened his heart and refused to let the Israelites go despite six previous plagues. Hailstorms were particularly devastating in Egypt's arid climate, where such severe weather was rare and crops were vital for survival.
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