Exodus 9

Exodus 9:1-7

The Fifth Plague (Disease of Livestock) - Exodus 9:1-7 tells us about the fifth plague in which a plague of disease killed all of the domestic livestock in the land of Egypt.Exodus 9:3 — Word Study on “murrain” – Gesenius tells us the Hebrew word “murrain” (ãֶּ ?áֶ ?ø) (H1698) means properly, “destruction, death,” hence, “a plague.” Strong tells us the word means, “pestilence, plague, murrain.” Enhanced Strong says this word is used 49 times in the Old Testament being translated in the KJV as “pestilence 47, plagues 1, murrain 1.”

Exodus 9:8-12

The Sixth Plague (Boils) - Exodus 9:8-12 tells us about the sixth plague in which boils came upon all of the Egyptians.Exodus 9:10 — Comments - Webster tells us that a blain is “an inflammatory swelling or sore; a bulla, pustule, or blister.”

Exodus 9:13-35

The Seventh Plague (Hail) - Exodus 9:13-35 tells us about the seventh plague in which hail destroys the land of Egypt.Exodus 9:16 — Comments - Exodus 9:16 is quoted in the book of Romans when it uses two Old Testament examples of God’s sovereign will to show mercy to fulfil His divine plan of redemption for mankind. The second example that is quoted is the story of Jacob and Esau. Romans 9:17-18, “For the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, Even for this same purpose have I raised thee up, that I might shew my power in thee, and that my name might be declared throughout all the earth. Therefore hath he mercy on whom he will have mercy, and whom he will he hardeneth.”