Exodus 10:12
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The LORD commands Moses to stretch his hand over Egypt so the locusts will come and consume every remaining plant.
Context
God's command is direct and clear: Moses' lifted hand becomes the signal for the plague. This action recalls the parting of the Red Sea and other signs where Moses' raised hand channels God's power. The locusts are presented as obedient to God's will, instruments of judgment.
What Does Exodus 10:12 Mean?
God's command is direct and clear: Moses' lifted hand becomes the signal for the plague. This action recalls the parting of the Red Sea and other signs where Moses' raised hand channels God's power. The locusts are presented as obedient to God's will, instruments of judgment.
The focus on consuming 'every herb' and all remaining vegetation emphasizes totality. Nothing will survive this plague except what God preserves for His people Israel. The judgment is not random but precisely directed.