Introduction
The Ten Plagues of Egypt are a significant biblical event recorded in the Book of Exodus. These plagues were sent by God as a demonstration of His power and to compel Pharaoh to release the Israelites from slavery. Each plague targeted a specific aspect of Egyptian life and gods, showing that the God of Israel was supreme. Here is a short description of each plague in order.
1.Water Turning to Blood
In the first plague, God turned the Nile River and all water sources in Egypt into blood. This caused the fish to die and the water to become undrinkable (Exodus 7:14-24).
2.Frogs
The second plague brought an overwhelming number of frogs that invaded homes, fields, and beds. This infestation became unbearable for the Egyptians (Exodus 8:1-15).
3. Lice (Gnats)
In the third plague, the dust of the ground turned into lice (or gnats) that infested people and animals, causing great discomfort and irritation (Exodus 8:16-19).
4.Flies
The fifth plague brought a severe disease that struck the livestock of Egypt, killing horses, donkeys, camels, cattle, sheep, and goats, but leaving the Israelites’ animals unharmed (Exodus 9:1-7).
5.Livestock Pestilence
The fifth plague brought a severe disease that struck the livestock of Egypt, killing horses, donkeys, camels, cattle, sheep, and goats, but leaving the Israelites’ animals unharmed (Exodus 9:1-7).
6.Boils
The sixth plague afflicted the Egyptians with painful boils that broke out as sores on their skin, affecting both people and animals (Exodus 9:8-12).
7.Hail
In the seventh plague, God sent a devastating hailstorm mixed with fire that struck down everything in the fields, including people, animals, and crops. The Israelites were protected from this plague (Exodus 9:13-35).
8.Locusts
The eighth plague unleashed a massive swarm of locusts that devoured every green plant and crop left by the hail. This devastating event led to a severe food crisis, leaving Egypt’s fields barren and its people desperate (Exodus 10:1-20).
9.Darkness
The ninth plague brought an impenetrable darkness over Egypt for three days. This darkness was so thick that people could not see each other or move about. In contrast, the Israelites had light in their homes, demonstrating God’s protection over them (Exodus 10:21-29).
10. Death of the Firstborn
The final and most devastating plague was the death of all firstborns in Egypt. This included the firstborn of Pharaoh, the servants, and even the livestock. The Israelites were spared by marking their doorposts with lamb’s blood, as God instructed, which led to their liberation from bondage (Exodus 11:1-12:30).
