The Ten Plagues of Egypt
Ten devastating signs by which God broke Pharaoh's pride and freed His people.
When Pharaoh refused to let Israel go, the Lord sent ten escalating plagues on Egypt — water turned to blood, frogs, lice, flies, livestock disease, boils, hail, locusts, darkness, and the death of the firstborn. Each one struck at an Egyptian god and revealed that the Lord alone is God.
Egypt
What Happened
- 1The Nile turned to blood (Exodus 7)
- 2Frogs, lice, and flies covered the land (Exodus 8)
- 3Livestock died, boils broke out, hail fell (Exodus 9)
- 4Locusts and three days of darkness came (Exodus 10)
- 5The firstborn of Egypt died at midnight; Pharaoh let Israel go (Exodus 12)
Key KJV Scriptures
"And the Egyptians shall know that I am the LORD, when I stretch forth mine hand upon Egypt, and bring out the children of Israel from among them."
"And it came to pass, that at midnight the LORD smote all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh that sat on his throne unto the firstborn of the captive that was in the dungeon."
Spiritual Significance
The plagues are a direct contest between the Lord and the gods of Egypt (Exodus 12:12). The final plague gave birth to the Passover, which points forward to Christ our Passover, sacrificed for us (1 Corinthians 5:7).
Lesson for Today
A hardened heart only invites greater judgment. The Lord is patient, but He will not be mocked — and the blood of the Lamb is the only shelter from wrath.
Key People
Frequently Asked Questions
How many plagues were there in Egypt?
There were ten plagues, recorded in Exodus chapters 7 through 12.
Why did God send the plagues?
To deliver Israel from slavery, to judge the false gods of Egypt, and so that both Egypt and Israel would know that He is the LORD (Exodus 7:5).
Where in the Bible is the miracle of The Ten Plagues of Egypt?
The miracle of The Ten Plagues of Egypt is recorded in Exodus 7:5 (KJV), with additional references in Exodus 12:29.
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