KJV ORIGINAL
Behold, the hand of the LORD is upon thy cattle which is in the field, upon the horses, upon the asses, upon the camels, upon the oxen, and upon the sheep: there shall be a very grievous murrain.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
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.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is warning Pharaoh that a deadly plague will destroy Egypt's livestock as punishment for refusing to let the Israelites go.
📚 Historical Context
This is the fifth plague God sent upon Egypt when Pharaoh refused to release the Israelites from slavery. Livestock were extremely valuable in ancient Egypt, representing wealth, food sources, and transportation. This plague would have been economically devastating and demonstrated God's power over Egypt's prosperity.
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