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Exodus 8:17 Cross-References

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And they did so; for Aaron stretched out his hand with his rod, and smote the dust of the earth, and it became lice in man, and in beast; all the dust of the land became lice throughout all the land of Egypt.

Exodus 8:17 (KJV)

Historical Context for Exodus 8:17

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Aaronbrother of Moses (EXO 4:14) and Levitical priest (EXO 28:1)

Commentary on Exodus 8:17

Verse 17 introduces the plague of lice or gnats (כִּנִּם, kinnim), targeting Geb, earth god. Aaron struck the dust of the earth, and it became lice throughout Egypt. This plague attacks Egypt's very ground, showing YHWH's power over the earth itself.

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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