Exodus 6:2 – 9:35
The Real Clash of the Titans
| Plague | Description | Targeted Egyptian Deity/Theme | Purpose/Message |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Water Turned to Blood | The Nile and other water sources turn to blood, making them undrinkable. | Hapi (god of the Nile), Osiris (god of fertility) | Attack on the provision of life (water), showing Yahweh’s dominion over creation. |
| 2. Frogs | Frogs infest the land, entering homes and kitchens. | Heket (frog-headed goddess of fertility and childbirth) | Attack on fertility, which was highly valued by Egyptians. |
| 3. Lice or Gnats | Dust turns into lice or gnats, affecting humans and animals. | Geb (god of the earth) | Attack on vanity and humanity’s reliance on the earth’s resources. |
| 4. Flies | Swarms of flies fill the land, causing destruction. | Khepri (god of creation, associated with beetles) | Symbolizing decay, waste, and impurity, leading to discomfort. |
| 5. Disease on Cattle | Egyptian livestock die, devastating the economy. | Hathor (goddess of love, beauty, and fertility, often depicted with horns) | Attack on their cattle and fertility, which were symbols of wealth and protection. |
| 6. Boils | Painful boils and sores break out on people and animals. | Sekhmet (goddess of healing and war, but could cause disease) | Attack on vanity and human dignity, as boils are disfiguring and painful. |
| 7. Hail | A destructive hailstorm with fire that destroys crops and property. | Tefnut (goddess of moisture) | Attack on their provision, showing Yahweh’s control over weather and destruction. |
| 8. Locusts | Locusts swarm, consuming what is left after the hailstorm. | Serapia (god of grain, food) | Attack on their food supply and the fertility of the land. |
| 9. Darkness | A thick darkness covers the land for three days, preventing any activity. | Ra (sun god) | Attack on the power of the sun god, showing Yahweh’s dominion over all celestial forces. |
| 10. Death of the Firstborn | All firstborn in Egypt die, both human and animal. | Pharaoh (considered a god himself) | Final demonstration of Yahweh’s power and control over life and death. |
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