Numbers 16:48 — Word Study
WLCוַיַּעֲמֹ֥ד בֵּֽין־ הַמֵּתִ֖ים וּבֵ֣ין הַֽחַיִּ֑ים וַתֵּעָצַ֖ר הַמַּגֵּפָֽה׃
BSAand he stoodvai.ya.'a.Mod▸ betweenbein- the deadha.me.Tim and betweenu.Vein the livingha.chai.Yim and it was restrainedva.te.'a.Tzar▸ the plagueha.ma.ge.Fah
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| וַיַּעֲמֹ֥ד | and he stood | Verb, Qal, sequential imperfect third person masculine singular |
| בֵּֽין־ | between | |
| הַמֵּתִ֖ים | the dead | Particle, verb qal participle (active) masculine plural |
| וּבֵ֣ין | and between | Conjunction |
| הַֽחַיִּ֑ים | the living | Particle |
| וַתֵּעָצַ֖ר | and it was restrained | Verb, Niphal, sequential imperfect third person feminine singular |
| הַמַּגֵּפָֽה׃ | the plague | Particle, noun common feminine singular absolute |
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| BSB | He stood between the living and the dead, and the plague was halted. |
| KJV | And he stood between the dead and the living; and the plague was stayed. |
| ASV | And he stood between the dead and the living; and the plague was stayed. |
| YLT | and standeth between the dead and the living, and the plague is restrained; |
| WEB | He stood between the dead and the living; and the plague was stayed. |
| BBE | And he took his place between the dead and the living: and the disease was stopped. |
The translations agree on the key terms and the overall meaning of the verse.
The sentence has a main clause describing Aaron's action, followed by a subordinate clause detailing the outcome of that action.
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Deep Study — Numbers 16:48
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Context — The Plague Stopped by Aaron's Intercessiongenerated
Numbers 16:48 describes a critical moment when Aaron intervened during a plague that had broken out among the Israelites. Following the rebellion led by Korah, the Lord sent a plague as judgment. Aaron, instructed by Moses, took swift action to offer incense, symbolizing atonement, which ultimately led to the plague being halted. This act of standing between the living and the dead highlights the importance of intercession in times of crisis.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Numbers 16:18–35 | So each man took his censer, put fire and incense in it, and stood with Moses and Aaron at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. |
| 2 | Numbers 25:8–11 | followed the Israelite into his tent, and drove the spear through both of them—through the Israelite and on through the belly of the woman. So the plague against the Israelites was halted, |
| 3 | 2 Samuel 24:16–17 | But when the angel stretched out his hand to destroy Jerusalem, the LORD relented from the calamity and said to the angel who was destroying the people, “Enough! Withdraw your hand now!” At that time the angel of the LORD was by the threshing floor of Araunah the Jebusite. |
| 4 | 1 Chronicles 21:26–27 | And there he built an altar to the LORD and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings. He called upon the LORD, who answered him with fire from heaven on the altar of burnt offering. |
| 5 | 1 Thessalonians 1:10 | and to await His Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead—Jesus our deliverer from the coming wrath. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 9 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — וַיַּעֲמֹ֥ד, vai.ya.'a.Modgenerated
The verb עָמַד (amad) means 'to stand' and conveys a strong sense of presence and action. It can imply remaining steadfast or taking a position, whether physically or metaphorically. In this context, Aaron's standing is a powerful image of his role as an intercessor, actively engaging in the situation to protect the people from further harm.
The Qal form indicates a simple action, emphasizing Aaron's direct involvement. The act of standing here is not passive; it signifies a deliberate choice to be in the gap between the living and the dead, showcasing his commitment to the people.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
In this study, we reference the Berean Standard Bible (BSB), which uses the phrase was halted to describe the cessation of the plague.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The finite verb וַיַּעֲמֹ֥ד (he stood) governs the main action of the sentence, with two prepositional phrases detailing his position: בֵּֽין־ (between) and וּבֵ֣ין (and between). The structure emphasizes the contrast between the living and the dead, highlighting the gravity of Aaron's position.
The second verb וַתֵּעָצַ֖ר (and it was restrained) completes the thought, indicating the action taken as a result of Aaron's intercession.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates וַיַּעֲמֹ֥ד as ἔστη (estē), meaning 'he stood.' This choice reflects a direct and active stance, aligning with the Hebrew meaning of standing firm in a critical moment.
For וַתֵּעָצַ֖ר, the LXX uses ἐκωλύθη (ekōlythē), which means 'was hindered' or 'stopped,' emphasizing the effectiveness of Aaron's action in halting the plague.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Numbers 16:48 tells us that Aaron stood in the gap between the living and the dead during a plague among the Israelites, and as a result of his intercession, the plague was halted. This act highlights the importance of standing up for others in times of need.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
This phrase signifies Aaron's role as an intercessor, where he took a position to plead for the people and prevent further death.
The plague was halted as a direct result of Aaron's actions, symbolizing the power of intercession and atonement.
Aaron's actions demonstrate the importance of standing in the gap for others, showing compassion and taking action in times of crisis.
This event illustrates the biblical theme of intercession, where one person stands before God on behalf of another, seeking mercy and protection.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what situations can I stand in the gap for others in my life?
- How can I actively intercede for those who are suffering or in need?
- What does it mean to take a stand in faith during challenging times?
- How can I encourage others to seek intercession in their own lives?
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Numbers 16:48 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleAnd he stood between the dead and the living,.... The plague beginning at one end of the camp, and so proceeded on, Aaron placed himself between that part of it wherein it had made havoc, and that
Read John Gill on Numbers 16 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryAnd he stood between the dead and the living; and the plague was stayed. Stood between the dead and the living. The plague seems to have begun in the extremities of the camp. Aaron, in this remarkable act, was a type of Christ.
Read Robert Jamieson on Numbers 16 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleWhereby it may seem that this plague, like that fire, , began in the uttermost parts of the congregation, and proceeded, destroying one after another in an orderly manner, which gave Aaron occasion and direction so to place himself as a mediator to God on their behalf.
Read Matthew Poole on Numbers 16 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsNumbers 16:48 And he stood between the dead and the living; and the plague was stayed.Ver. 48. And he stood between.] A clear type of Christ.
Read John Trapp on Numbers 16 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(48) And he stood between the dead and the living . . . —Aaron was, in this respect, a striking type of Christ, who “hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling savour” (Ephesians 5:2).
Read Charles John Ellicott on Numbers 16 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 48. He stood between the dead and the living; and the plague, c.] What the plague was we know not, but it seems to have begun at one part of the camp, and to have proceeded regularly onward and Aaron went to the quarter where it was then prevailing, and stood with his atonement where it was now making its ravages, and the plague was stayed; but not before 14,700 had fallen victims to it, Numbers 16:49. IF Aaron the high priest, with his censer and incense, could disarm the wrath of an insulted, angry Deity, so that a guilty people, who deserved nothing but destruction, should be spared; how much more effectual may we expect the great atonement to be which was made by the Lord Jesus…
Read AdamClarke on Numbers 16 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges41–50. The people murmured at the death of Korah’s company, and were punished by a plague, which ceased when Aaron made atonement with incense. In contrast to the action of the princes, the offering of incense by a duly qualified person is accepted by Jehovah.
Read Cambridge on Numbers 16 →Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the Bible48. Between the dead and the living — The secret blast was moving along, like the angel of death, from one extremity of the camp to the other, destroying the people.
Read Daniel Denison Whedon on Numbers 16 →The verse in English, compared — 8 translations, and where they part company
Every translation on this page is a decision someone had to make and commit to. Read down a column and you see one translator's judgement; read across a row and you see the range the Greek actually allows. The BSB is the wording the rest of this page is measured against, so it is listed first.
Modern formal
He stood between the living and the dead, and the plague was halted.
He stood between the dead and the living; and the plague was stayed.
Tyndale line
And he stood between the dead and the living; and the plague was stayed.
And he stood between the dead and the living; and the plague was stayed.
And when hee stoode betweene the dead, and them that were aliue, the plague was stayed.
Simplified
And he took his place between the dead and the living: and the disease was stopped.
He stood between those who had died and those who were still alive, and the plague was stopped.
Strictly literal
and standeth between the dead and the living, and the plague is restrained;
T4T (Translation for Translators) is not shown above. It restates the passage rather than the verse, so there is no line of English to set beside the others — which is a fact about that translation, not a fault in it.
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text reads: וַיַּעֲמֹ֥ד בֵּֽין־ הַמֵּתִ֖ים וּבֵ֣ין הַֽחַיִּ֑ים וַתֵּעָצַ֖ר הַמַּגֵּפָֽה׃. This is consistent across the witnesses, with no significant variations noted.
וַיַּעֲמֹ֥ד בֵּֽין־ הַמֵּתִ֖ים וּבֵ֣ין הַֽחַיִּ֑ים וַתֵּעָצַ֖ר הַמַּגֵּפָֽה׃
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Lexicons — every word in Numbers 16:48
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Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.
The Hebrew word עָמַד (amad) means to stand and encompasses a variety of related actions such as remaining, enduring, and taking a stand. It can refer to both literal and figurative stances, including presenting oneself or being appointed. The word appears in various contexts, including standing still, ceasing movement, and even serving. There are different forms of the verb, such as Qal, Hiphil, and Hophal, each with specific nuances.
עָמַד 620 take one's stand, stand
Qal 435
take one's stand, and (esp. pt.) stand, be in a standing attitude
stand forth
take a stand against, in opposition to
present oneself before
attend upon, be(come) servant of
stand afar
stand (silent)
stand (appealingly)
stand, subj. רֶגֶל
stand, of water
stand still, stop, cease moving
= be inactive
= be attentive
stop, cease doing a thing
tarry, delay
remain
continue, abide
endure
be steadfast
persist
make a stand, hold one's ground
stand upright
arise, appear, come on the scene
stand forth, appear = come into being
rise up as foe
rare usages
Hiph.
83station, set
cause to stand firm
cause to stand up, set up, erect
present one before king
appoint
other meanings
Hoph. be presented
base
H5975 עָמַד take one's stand, stand .. . take one's stand, and (esp. pt.) stand, be in a standing attitude
. stand forth
. take a stand against, in opposition to
. present oneself before
. attend upon, be(come) servant of
. stand afar
. stand (silent)
. stand (appealingly)
. stand, subj. רֶגֶל
. stand, of water
. . stand still, stop, cease moving
. = be inactive
. = be attentive
. stop, cease doing a thing
. . tarry, delay
. remain
. continue, abide
. endure
. be steadfast
. persist
. make a stand, hold one's ground
. stand upright
. . arise, appear, come on the scene
. stand forth, appear = come into being
. rise up as foe
. rare usages
. . station, set
. cause to stand firm
. cause to stand up, set up, erect
. present one before king
. appoint
. other meanings
. be presented
5975 `amad aw-mad'
a primitive root; to stand, in various relations (literal and
figurative, intransitive and transitive):--abide (behind),
appoint, arise, cease, confirm, continue, dwell, be employed,
endure, establish, leave, make, ordain, be (over), place, (be)
present (self), raise up, remain, repair, + serve, set (forth,
over, -tle, up), (make to, make to be at a, with-)stand (by,
fast, firm, still, up), (be at a) stay (up), tarry.
עָמַד (a.mad) — to stand: stand.
: stand/stop/establish
1) to stand, remain, endure, take one's stand
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to stand, take one's stand, be in a standing attitude, stand forth, take a stand, present oneself, attend upon, be or become servant of
1a2) to stand still, stop (moving or doing), cease
1a3) to tarry, delay, remain, continue, abide, endure, persist, be steadfast
1a4) to make a stand, hold one's ground
1a5) to stand upright, remain standing, stand up, rise, be erect, be upright
1a6) to arise, appear, come on the scene, stand forth, appear, rise up or against
1a7) to stand with, take one's stand, be appointed, grow flat, grow insipid
1b) (Hiphil)
1b1) to station, set
1b2) to cause to stand firm, maintain
1b3) to cause to stand up, cause to set up, erect
1b4) to present (one) before (king)
1b5) to appoint, ordain, establish
Hc/Vqw3ms — Verb · Qal · sequential imperfect third person masculine singularHc/Vqw3ms
בַּ֫יִן (beyn) is a noun meaning 'interval' or 'space between.' It primarily functions as a preposition meaning 'between' or 'among,' and can also indicate distinctions or choices. The dual form בֵּנַ֫יִם refers specifically to the space between two entities, such as armies. The entries do not indicate any significant disagreement.
בַּ֫יִן subst. prop. interval, space between
always (exc. dual) as prep. in the interval of, between
Dual בֵּנַ֫יִם space between two armies
base
H996 בַּ֫יִן subst. prop. interval, space between . always (exc. dual) as prep. in the interval of, between
. Dual בֵּנַ֫יִם space between two armies
996 beyn bane
(sometimes in the plural masculine or feminine); properly,
the constructive form of an otherwise unused noun from 995; a
distinction; but used only as a prep, between (repeated before
each noun, often with other particles); also as a conjunction,
either...or:--among, asunder, at, between (-twixt...and), +
from (the widest), X in, out of, whether (it be...or), within.
see HEBREW for 0995
בַּ֫יִן (ba.yin) — between.
: between
between, among, in the midst of (with other preps), from between
בַּ֫יִן (ba.yin) — between: among.
: among
between, among, in the midst of (with other preps), from between
A sub-meaning of ben (בַּ֫יִן ": between" H0996)
HAcmsc — HAcmsc
מוּת (mūth) is a Hebrew verb meaning 'to die' or 'to kill.' It encompasses a range of meanings from dying naturally to being executed as a penalty. The word can refer to both humans and animals, and it includes various forms such as causing death or being killed. There is a distinction in usage based on the subject, whether it is a person or God inflicting death.
מוּת vb. die
Qal
die, of natural or other causes
die as a penalty = be put to death
Po‛lel. kill, put to death, despatch (intens.)
Hiph.
abs., elsewhere c. acc., subj. man
subj. God, by inflicting penalty
of animals killing men
bring to a premature death
Hoph. be killed, put to death
base
H4191 מוּת die .. die, of natural or other causes
. die as a penalty = be put to death
. kill, put to death, despatch (intens.)
. . abs., elsewhere c. acc., subj. man
. subj. God, by inflicting penalty
. of animals killing men
. bring to a premature death
. be killed, put to death
4191 muwth mooth
a primitive root: to die (literally or figuratively);
causatively, to kill:--X at all, X crying, (be) dead (body,
man, one), (put to, worthy of) death, destroy(-er), (cause to,
be like to, must) die, kill, necro(-mancer), X must needs,
slay, X surely, X very suddenly, X in (no) wise.
מוּת (mut) — to die.
1) to die, kill, have one executed
1a)(Qal)
1a1) to die
1a2) to die (as penalty), be put to death
1a3) to die, perish (of a nation)
1a4) to die prematurely (by neglect of wise moral conduct)
1b) (Polel) to kill, put to death, dispatch
1c) (Hiphil) to kill, put to death
1d) (Hophal)
1d1) to be killed, be put to death
1d1a) to die prematurely
HTd/Vqrmpa — Particle · verb qal participle (active) masculine pluralHTd/Vqrmpa
ded (muth; nekros): Used in several senses:
(1) as a substantive, denoting the body deprived of life, as when Abraham speaks of burying his dead (Ge 23);
(2) as a collective noun including all those that have passed away from life (as Re 20:12). In several passages dead in this sense is used in contrast to the quick or living (as Nu 16:48). This collective mode of expression is used when resurrection is described as "rising from the dead";
בַּ֫יִן (beyn) is a noun meaning 'interval' or 'space between.' It primarily functions as a preposition meaning 'between' or 'among,' and can also indicate distinctions or choices. The dual form בֵּנַ֫יִם refers specifically to the space between two entities, such as armies. The entries do not indicate any significant disagreement.
בַּ֫יִן subst. prop. interval, space between
always (exc. dual) as prep. in the interval of, between
Dual בֵּנַ֫יִם space between two armies
base
H996 בַּ֫יִן subst. prop. interval, space between . always (exc. dual) as prep. in the interval of, between
. Dual בֵּנַ֫יִם space between two armies
996 beyn bane
(sometimes in the plural masculine or feminine); properly,
the constructive form of an otherwise unused noun from 995; a
distinction; but used only as a prep, between (repeated before
each noun, often with other particles); also as a conjunction,
either...or:--among, asunder, at, between (-twixt...and), +
from (the widest), X in, out of, whether (it be...or), within.
see HEBREW for 0995
בַּ֫יִן (ba.yin) — between.
: between
between, among, in the midst of (with other preps), from between
בַּ֫יִן (ba.yin) — between: among.
: among
between, among, in the midst of (with other preps), from between
A sub-meaning of ben (בַּ֫יִן ": between" H0996)
HC/Acmsc — ConjunctionHC/Acmsc
The Hebrew word חַי (*chay*) means 'alive' or 'living' and covers a range of meanings related to life, including living beings, vitality, and freshness. It can refer to God, animals, vegetation, and even concepts like appetite and community. Variants include חַיָּה (*chayyah*), meaning 'living thing' or 'animal,' and חַיִּים (*chayim*), which emphasizes life and sustenance.
חַי adj. alive, living
of God, as the living one, the fountain of life
of man
of animals, alive, living
animals and man
(dub.) of vegetation, as thorns, green
of water, fresh
(dub.) lively, active
reviving
base
[חַי] n.[m.] kinsfolk, pl. sf. 1 S 18:18
ref
חַיָּה n.f. living thing, animal
animal
in general
wild animals, on account of their vital energy and activity
living beings, of the cherubic chariot
life, only in late poetry
appetite, activity of hunger
revival, renewal
base
חַיָּה n.f. community
base
חַיִּים n.m. pl. abstr. emph. life
life: physical
life: as welfare and happiness in king's presence
sustenance, maintenance
base
H2416a חַי alive, living . . of God, as the living one, the fountain of life
. of man
. of animals, alive, living
. animals and man
. (dub.) of vegetation, as thorns, green
. of water, fresh
. (dub.) lively, active
. reviving
H2416b חַי kinsfolk H2416c חַיָּה living thing, animal . animal . in general
. wild animals, on account of their vital energy and activity
. living beings, of the cherubic chariot
. life, only in late poetry
. appetite, activity of hunger
. revival, renewal
H2416d חַיָּה community H2416e חַיִּים pl. abstr. emph. life . life: physical
. life: as welfare and happiness in king's presence
. sustenance, maintenance
2416 chay khah'-ee
from 2421; alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water,
year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine
singular and masculine plural) life (or living thing), whether
literally or figuratively:--+ age, alive, appetite, (wild)
beast, company, congregation, life(-time), live(-ly), living
(creature, thing), maintenance, + merry, multitude, + (be)
old, quick, raw, running, springing, troop.
see HEBREW for 02421
חַי (chay) — alive.
adj
1) living, alive
1a) green (of vegetation)
1b) flowing, fresh (of water)
1c) lively, active (of man)
1d) reviving (of the springtime)
Aramaic equivalent: chay (חַי "living" H2417)
חַי (chay) — kinsfolk.
kinsfolk
חַיָּה (chay.yah) — living thing.
1) living thing, animal
1a) animal
1b) life
1c) appetite
1d) revival, renewal
Aramaic equivalent: che.va (חֵיוָא "beast" H2423)
חַיָּה (chay.yah) — community.
community
חַיִּים (chay.yim) — life.
1) life (abstract emphatic)
1a) life
1b) sustenance, maintenance
HTd/Aampa — ParticleHTd/Aampa
עָצַר (atsar) is a Hebrew verb meaning to restrain or retain. It encompasses a range of actions such as holding back, stopping, and withholding. The entries indicate it can be used in various forms, including Qal and Niphal, to express both active and passive restraint. There are no significant disagreements among the lexicons regarding its meanings.
עָצַר 46 vb. restrain, retain
Qal
restrain
(late) retain
Niph. be restrained, stayed
.
base
H6113 עָצַר restrain, retain
6113 `atsar aw-tsar'
a primitive root; to inclose; by analogy, to hold back; also
to maintain, rule, assemble:--X be able, close up, detain,
fast, keep (self close, still), prevail, recover, refrain, X
reign, restrain, retain, shut (up), slack, stay, stop,
withhold (self).
עָצַר (a.tsar) — to restrain.
1) to restrain, retain, close up, shut, withhold, refrain, stay, detain
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to restrain, halt, stop
1a2) to retain
1b) (Niphal) to be restrained, be stayed, be under restraint
Hc/VNw3fs — Verb · Niphal · sequential imperfect third person feminine singularHc/VNw3fs
מַגֵּפָה (maggephah) refers to a blow or stroke, often associated with fatal outcomes such as slaughter or pestilence. It encompasses meanings related to divine judgment and defeat, indicating both physical and metaphorical impacts. The term is used in contexts of plague and slaughter, highlighting its significance in discussions of calamity.
מַגֵּפָה n.f. blow, slaughter, plague, pestilence
base
H4046 מַגֵּפָה blow, slaughter, plague, pestilence
4046 maggephah mag-gay-faw'
from 5062; a pestilence; by analogy, defeat:--(X be)
plague(-d), slaughter, stroke.
see HEBREW for 05062
מַגֵּפָה (mag.ge.phah) — plague.
1) blow, slaughter, plague, pestilence, strike, smite
1a) blow (fatal stroke)
1b) slaughter (of battle)
1c) plague, pestilence (divine judgment)
HTd/Ncfsa — Particle · noun common feminine singular absoluteHTd/Ncfsa
plag (negha`, makkah, maggephah; mastix, plege): This word which occurs more than 120 times is applied, like pestilence, to such sudden outbursts of disease as are regarded in the light of divine visitations. It is used in the description of leprosy about 60 times in Le 13 and 14, as well as in De 24:8. In the poetical, prophetic and eschatological books it occurs about 20 times in the general sense of a punitive disaster. The Gospel references (Mr 3:10; 5:29,34; Lu 7:21) use the word as a synonym for disease.
The specific disease now named "plague" has been from the earliest historic times a frequent visitant to Palestine and Egypt. Indeed in the Southeast between Gaza and Bubastis it has occurred so frequently that it may…
Plague
A “stroke” of affliction, or disease. Sent as a divine chastisement (Num. 11:33; 14:37; 16:46-49; 2 Sam. 24:21). Painful afflictions or diseases, (Lev. 13:3, 5, 30; 1 Kings 8:37), or severe calamity (Mark 5:29; Luke 7:21), or the judgment of God, so called (Ex. 9:14). Plagues of Egypt were ten in number.
(1.) The river Nile was turned into blood, and the fish died, and the river stank, so that the Egyptians loathed to drink of the river (Ex. 7:14-25).
See PESTILENCE.
→ As a judgment on the Egyptians Ps 105; 135:8,9; Ac 7:36
→ The plague of
Blood Ex 7:14-25
Frogs Ex 8:1-15
Lice Ex 8:16-19
Flies Ex 8:20
→ On cattle Ex 9:1-7
→ Of boils and open sores Ex 9:8-12
→ Hail Ex 9:18-34
→ Locusts Ex 10:1-20
→ Darkness Ex 10:21-23
→ Death of the firstborn Ex 11:4-7; 12:17,29,30