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The locusts went up over all the land of Egypt, and rested in all the borders of Egypt. They were very grievous. Before them there were no such locusts as they, neither after them shall be such.

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God's Unstoppable Army

Commentators emphasize the unprecedented scale of the locust plague. The swarm was so vast it could darken the sun and cover thousands of square miles. This event serves as a powerful reminder that God's power is absolute. He can command the smallest parts of creation to execute His judgment, forming an 'army' more irresistible than any human force.

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Exodus

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Exodus 10:14

18th Century

Theologian

Went up - At a distance, the locusts appear hanging, so to speak, like a heavy cloud over the land; as they approach, they seem to rise, and…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Exodus 10:14

19th Century

Bishop

The locusts went up over all the land of Egypt. — It is not, perhaps, certain that this is intended literally, since univ…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Exodus 10:12–17

19th Century

Preacher

See how he is obliged to come to his knees eventually. He will be up again soon, for his heart is not humbled, though he is eating his own words. A…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Exodus 10:14

17th Century

Pastor

And the locusts went up over all the land of Egypt
Being raised up by the wind in the places where they were generat…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Exodus 10:12–20

17th Century

Minister

God commands Moses to stretch out his hand; locusts came at the call. An army might more easily have been resisted than this host of insects. Who t…