And the flax and the barley was smitten: for the barley was in the ear, and the flax was bolled.
The flax and barley crops were destroyed because the barley was ready for harvest and the flax was in bloom.
This verse describes how specific crops were ruined by the hail plague because they were at vulnerable stages of growth when the disaster struck.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the seventh plague God sent upon Egypt - a devastating hailstorm that destroyed crops and livestock. The timing was significant because it occurred during Egypt's harvest season when these particular crops were at their most vulnerable stages. This plague, like the others, was designed to demonstrate God's power over Egypt's gods and economy, ultimately pressuring Pharaoh to release the Israelites.
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