Exodus 9:18 Meaning and Explanation
“Behold, to morrow about this time I will cause it to rain a very grievous hail, such as hath not been in Egypt since the foundation thereof even until now.”
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The Context of Exodus 9:18
God announces the hail plague, the most destructive plague yet, and gives Pharaoh another warning.
What Does Exodus 9:18 Mean?
God announces the seventh plague with a specific time. Tomorrow about this time—the same pattern as the livestock plague and boils. Again, advance notice gives Pharaoh opportunity to act. Again, the specificity proves divine knowledge.
The hail will be unprecedented, 'such as hath not been' since Egypt's founding. This is the most extreme weather event in the nation's entire history. It will be unmistakably divine, not merely bad luck or seasonal weather.
Exodus 9:18 in the Original Language
hail (בָּרָד) — ice pellets, a severe form of precipitation used as a weapon of judgment.
Frequently Asked Questions About Exodus 9:18
What does Exodus 9:18 mean?
God will send devastating hail the next day, unprecedented in Egypt's history.
What is the context of Exodus 9:18?
God announces the hail plague, the most destructive plague yet, and gives Pharaoh another warning.