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The Devouring Plague
Commentators explain that the 'caterpillar' and 'locust' refer to the eighth plague God sent upon Egypt (Exodus 10). The Hebrew word for 'caterpillar' likely describes a specific type or developmental stage of the locust, emphasizing its role as a 'devourer' that consumed all the fruit of the Egyptians' labor.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 78:46
18th Century
Theologian
He gave also their increase unto the caterpillar - The increase or the produce of their fields (Exodus 10:12–14). The w…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 78:46
19th Century
Bishop
Caterpillar. —Hebrew, chasîl. (See 1 Kings 8:37.) Probably the locust in the larva or p…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 78:46–56
19th Century
Preacher
He gave also their increase unto the caterpillar, and their labour unto the locust. He destroyed their vines with hail, and their sycamore tree…
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John Gill
On Psalms 78:46
17th Century
Pastor
He gave also their increase unto the caterpillar
A kind of locust, and the same with the locust in the next clause; …
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 78:40–55
17th Century
Minister
Let not those who receive mercy from God be thereby made bold to sin, for the mercies they receive will hasten its punishment; yet let not those wh…