Exodus 9:22 Meaning and Explanation
“And the LORD said unto Moses, Stretch forth thine hand toward heaven, that there may be hail in all the land of Egypt, upon man, and upon beast, and upon every herb of the field, throughout the land of Egypt.”
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Read Full Chapter →God commands Moses to stretch his hand toward heaven, bringing hail upon all Egypt—people, animals, and crops.
The Context of Exodus 9:22
God instructs Moses to trigger the hail plague that will devastate all of Egypt's land and people.
What Does Exodus 9:22 Mean?
God commands Moses to stretch his hand toward heaven. This gesture invokes God's power from above. As God parts the sea with His hand, Moses now brings judgment through the same symbolic action, acting as God's agent.
The scope is comprehensive: man, beast, and every herb of the field. Nothing is spared in the hail plague. Crops are destroyed, animals die, people are endangered. The entire support system of Egypt's life and economy faces destruction.
Exodus 9:22 in the Original Language
stretch forth (נָטַל) — extend or reach out, the gesture of divine action through Moses.
Frequently Asked Questions About Exodus 9:22
What does Exodus 9:22 mean?
God commands Moses to stretch his hand toward heaven, bringing hail upon all Egypt—people, animals, and crops.
What is the context of Exodus 9:22?
God instructs Moses to trigger the hail plague that will devastate all of Egypt's land and people.