And it shall become fine dust over all the land of Egypt, and become boils breaking out in sores on man and beast throughout all the land of Egypt."

Commentaries

4

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

A boil probably means a burning tumor or carbuncle breaking out in pustulous ulcers. The miracle consisted in the severity of the plague and…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

THE SIXTH PLAGUE.

Here, again, there is little question about what the plague was. Doubts may be entertained regarding its e…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And it shall become small dust in all the land of Egypt
Which ashes, thrown up into the air, should be so multiplied…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

When the Egyptians were not moved by the death of their cattle, God sent a plague that seized their own bodies. If lesser judgments do not work, Go…

Loading related resources...