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behold, the hand of Yahweh is on your cattle which are in the field, on the horses, on the donkeys, on the camels, on the herds, and on the flocks with a very grievous pestilence.
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A Strike at Egypt's Wealth
Commentators explain that this plague was a direct assault on Egypt's economic foundation. By destroying their livestock—which were essential for war (horses), transport (asses, camels), agriculture (oxen), and trade—God demonstrated His power over the nation's prosperity. As one scholar notes, because the Egyptians had impoverished Israel, God was now making them poor.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
A very grievous murrain - Or “pestilence;” but the word “murrain,” that is, “a great mortality,” exactly expresses the meaning. This terrib…
19th Century
Anglican
The nature of the fifth plague is clear and admits of no dispute. It was a rinderpest, or murrain on cattle, which, however, unlike most s…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Behold, the hand of the Lord Which was stronger than his, with which he held the Israelites: is upon you…
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