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Yahweh did according to the word of Moses, and he removed the swarms of flies from Pharaoh, from his servants, and from his people. There remained not one.

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The Miracle of Removal

Commentators emphasize that the complete and sudden removal of the flies was as miraculous as their arrival. The text specifies "there remained not one," showcasing God's absolute and precise control, not just in bringing judgment but also in lifting it. This wasn't a natural phenomenon fading away; it was a direct and total act of God.

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Exodus

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Exodus 8:31

19th Century

Bishop

There remained not one. —The sudden and entire removal of a plague like this at the word of Moses was almost as great a m…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Exodus 8:31

16th Century

Theologian

And the Lord did according to the word of Moses. The phrase “the word” here may be interpreted as either the answer or the prayer of Moses…

John Gill

John Gill

On Exodus 8:31

17th Century

Pastor

And the Lord did according to the word of Moses
Did as he entreated him to do, as follows: and he remove…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Exodus 8:20–32

17th Century

Minister

Pharaoh was early at his false devotions to the river; and should we seek more sleep and more slumber when any service to the Lord is to be done? T…