Psalms 105:31 Meaning and Explanation
“He spake, and there came divers sorts of flies, and lice in all their coasts.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →At God's word, swarms of insects invaded Egypt, covering the entire land.
The Context of Psalms 105:31
Plagues of insects show God's word creates immediate and inescapable judgment.
What Does Psalms 105:31 Mean?
The third and fourth plagues—flies and lice—show that God's word is immediately effective. 'He spake, and there came'—no delay, no natural process, but direct and instant consequence. Flies and lice invaded every coast (border and region) of Egypt without exception. No place was safe or clean.
Lice represent a particularly degrading plague, impossible to escape or wash away. Combined with swarms of biting flies, these plagues made normal life impossible. Animals and humans suffered, crops could not be managed, and sleep became difficult. The multiplication of small, uncontrollable creatures humbled Egyptian might.
Psalms 105:31 in the Original Language
divers sorts (עָרוֹב 'ârôb), 'mixed insects; flies' — perhaps different types of flying insects.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 105:31
What does Psalms 105:31 mean?
At God's word, swarms of insects invaded Egypt, covering the entire land.
What is the context of Psalms 105:31?
Plagues of insects show God's word creates immediate and inescapable judgment.