KJV ORIGINAL
He spake, and the locusts came, and caterpillers, and that without number,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
He spoke, and locusts came, along with caterpillars, in countless numbers.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes how God brought swarms of locusts and caterpillars as one of the plagues upon Egypt when Pharaoh refused to let the Israelites go.
📚 Historical Context
This verse refers to the eighth plague God sent upon Egypt through Moses, as recorded in Exodus 10:12-15. The locusts devoured everything green in the land, including crops and trees, demonstrating God's power over nature and His determination to free the Israelites from slavery. This plague was part of a series of ten plagues that ultimately convinced Pharaoh to release God's people.
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