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God's Precise Protection
Commentators emphasize that the sparing of Goshen was a clear, miraculous sign. While devastating hail fell on Egypt, God placed a precise boundary of protection around His people. As Matthew Henry notes, this demonstrates God's sovereign ability to send judgment on one place and mercy on another, showing His faithful care for those He has chosen.
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Exodus
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Albert Barnes
On Exodus 9:13–34
18th Century
Theologian
With the plague of hail begins the last series of plagues, which differ from the former both in their severity and their effects. Each produced a t…
John Gill
On Exodus 9:26
17th Century
Pastor
Only in the land of Goshen, where the children of Israel [were], was there no hail. So that such Egyptians as might dwell…
Matthew Henry
On Exodus 9:22–35
17th Century
Minister
Woeful havoc this hail caused: it killed both men and cattle. The grain above ground was destroyed, and only that which had not yet come up was pre…