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Exodus 8:21 · KJV

"Else, if thou wilt not let my people go, behold, I will send swarms of flies upon thee, and upon thy servants, and upon thy people, and into thy houses: and the houses of the Egyptians shall be full of swarms of flies, and also the ground whereon they are."

King James Version

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Passage Context

19Then the magicians said unto Pharaoh, This is the finger of God: and Pharaoh's heart was hardened, and he hearkened not unto them; as the LORD had said.
20And the LORD said unto Moses, Rise up early in the morning, and stand before Pharaoh; lo, he cometh forth to the water; and say unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Let my people go, that they may serve me.
21Else, if thou wilt not let my people go, behold, I will send swarms of flies upon thee, and upon thy servants, and upon thy people, and into thy houses: and the houses of the Egyptians shall be full of swarms of flies, and also the ground whereon they are.
22And I will sever in that day the land of Goshen, in which my people dwell, that no swarms of flies shall be there; to the end thou mayest know that I am the LORD in the midst of the earth.
23And I will put a division between my people and thy people: to morrow shall this sign be.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond to challenges in your life?

2

What does it mean for you to be freed from your own 'Egypt'?

3

When have you experienced a situation that felt overwhelming?

Life Application

faith

Trusting in God's promises can help you face difficult situations. Reflect on how faith can guide your decisions.

relationships

Consider how you can support someone who feels trapped in their circumstances.

People in This Verse

MosesBoth

A central figure in the Old Testament, Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt and received the Ten Commandments. He is known for his close relationship with God and his role as a prophet.

First appearance: Exodus 2:1

Places in This Verse

Egypt(Egypt today)

Ancient Egypt was a powerful civilization known for its wealth and polytheistic beliefs. It was the setting for the Israelites' enslavement and subsequent liberation.

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