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Humbled by the Insignificant
Commentators like John Calvin emphasize the deep humiliation of this plague. God didn't use a mighty army but lowly lice or gnats from the dust. This demonstrates that God can use the most contemptible parts of creation to mock human pride and power. It serves as a reminder that all creatures are instruments in God's hand, and He can bring down the proud in the most disgraceful ways.
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Exodus
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Albert Barnes
On Exodus 8:16
18th Century
Theologian
It is observed by Hebrew commentators that the nine plagues are divided into three groups: distinct warnings are given of the first two plagues in …
Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 8:16–17
19th Century
Bishop
THE THIRD PLAGUE (Exodus 8:16–17)
It is disputed whether this plague was one of lice or of mosquitoes. Josephus…
John Calvin
On Exodus 8:16
16th Century
Theologian
And the Lord said to Moses. In this instance again, as before, Aaron is commanded to act as Moses' subordinate in punishing the tyrant. Th…
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John Gill
On Exodus 8:16
17th Century
Pastor
And the Lord said to Moses
On the twenty seventh day of the month, according to Bishop Usher, the same day the flogs…
Matthew Henry
On Exodus 8:16–19
17th Century
Minister
These lice were produced from the dust of the earth. From any part of creation, God can bring a scourge with which to correct those who rebel again…