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What Does Exodus 10:6 Mean?

Exodus 10:6 in the King James Version says “And they shall fill thy houses, and the houses of all thy servants, and the houses of all the Egyptians; which neither t... — study this verse from Exodus chapter 10 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.

And they shall fill thy houses, and the houses of all thy servants, and the houses of all the Egyptians; which neither thy fathers, nor thy fathers' fathers have seen, since the day that they were upon the earth unto this day. And he turned himself, and went out from Pharaoh.

Exodus 10:6 · KJV


Context

4

Else, if thou refuse to let my people go, behold, to morrow will I bring the locusts into thy coast:

5

And they shall cover the face of the earth, that one cannot be able to see the earth: and they shall eat the residue of that which is escaped, which remaineth unto you from the hail, and shall eat every tree which groweth for you out of the field: face: Heb. eye

6

And they shall fill thy houses, and the houses of all thy servants, and the houses of all the Egyptians; which neither thy fathers, nor thy fathers' fathers have seen, since the day that they were upon the earth unto this day. And he turned himself, and went out from Pharaoh.

7

And Pharaoh's servants said unto him, How long shall this man be a snare unto us? let the men go, that they may serve the LORD their God: knowest thou not yet that Egypt is destroyed?

8

And Moses and Aaron were brought again unto Pharaoh: and he said unto them, Go, serve the LORD your God: but who are they that shall go? who: Heb. who and who, etc


Commentary

KJV Study Commentary
Verse 6 describes the locust plague, targeting Osiris (agriculture god) and Isis (grain goddess). Moses warns locusts will 'cover the face of the earth' and devour everything the hail left. Pharaoh's servants beg him to relent, recognizing Egypt's destruction.

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Historical & Cultural Context

Osiris ruled agriculture and resurrection, while Isis protected crops. Locusts were ancient Near Eastern terror, but this swarm's density exceeded natural plague. The total devastation left Egypt economically ruined.

Reflection Questions

  1. How does God demonstrate His power through natural means taken to supernatural extremes?
  2. What does Pharaoh's servants' fear teach about recognizing God's hand in judgment?

Original Language Analysis

Hebrew · 25 words
וּמָֽלְא֨וּ1 of 25

And they shall fill

H4390

to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)

וּבָתֵּ֣י2 of 25

and the houses

H1004

a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

וּבָתֵּ֣י3 of 25

and the houses

H1004

a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

כָל4 of 25
H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

עֲבָדֶיךָ֮5 of 25

of all thy servants

H5650

a servant

וּבָתֵּ֣י6 of 25

and the houses

H1004

a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

כָל7 of 25
H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

מִצְרַיִם֒8 of 25

of all the Egyptians

H4714

mitsrajim, i.e., upper and lower egypt

אֲשֶׁ֨ר9 of 25
H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

לֹֽא10 of 25
H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

רָא֤וּ11 of 25

have seen

H7200

to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)

אֲבֹתֶ֔יךָ12 of 25

fathers

H1

father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application

אֲבֹתֶ֔יךָ13 of 25

fathers

H1

father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application

אֲבֹתֶ֔יךָ14 of 25

fathers

H1

father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application

הַיּ֣וֹם15 of 25

since the day

H3117

a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso

הֱיוֹתָם֙16 of 25
H1961

to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)

עַל17 of 25
H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

הָ֣אֲדָמָ֔ה18 of 25

that they were upon the earth

H127

soil (from its general redness)

עַ֖ד19 of 25
H5704

as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)

הַיּ֣וֹם20 of 25

since the day

H3117

a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso

הַזֶּ֑ה21 of 25
H2088

the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that

וַיִּ֥פֶן22 of 25

And he turned

H6437

to turn; by implication, to face, i.e., appear, look, etc

וַיֵּצֵ֖א23 of 25

himself and went out

H3318

to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim

מֵעִ֥ם24 of 25
H5973

adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then

פַּרְעֹֽה׃25 of 25

from Pharaoh

H6547

paroh, a general title of egyptian kings


Study Guide

Historical Context

This verse is found in the book of Exodus. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.

Theological Significance

Exodus 10:6 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.

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