KJV ORIGINAL
He gave up their cattle also to the hail, and their flocks to hot thunderbolts.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
He handed over their cattle to the hail, and their flocks to fiery lightning bolts.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes how God allowed the Egyptians' livestock to be destroyed by a devastating hailstorm with lightning during the plagues.
📚 Historical Context
Psalms 78 is a historical psalm that recounts Israel's story, highlighting God's mighty acts and the people's repeated unfaithfulness. This verse draws from the Exodus account, specifically the plagues God sent on Egypt, where hail destroyed the Egyptians' livestock as a demonstration of divine judgment. It serves as a poetic reminder of God's power over creation during the deliverance of His people.
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