Complete Bible Study Guide

What Does the Bible Say About Plague?

35 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Plague in the Bible

Explore what the Bible says about plague. This collection of 3 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.

35
Total Verses
26
Old Testament
9
New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Plague

  1. 1
    Exodus 7:14
    And the LORD said unto Moses, Pharaoh's heart is hardened, he refuseth to let the people go.
    KJV
  2. 2
    Exodus 8:1
    And the LORD spake unto Moses, Go unto Pharaoh, and say unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Let my people go, that they may serve me.
    KJV
  3. 3
    Exodus 8:16
    And the LORD said unto Moses, Say unto Aaron, Stretch out thy rod, and smite the dust of the land, that it may become lice throughout all the land of Egypt.
    KJV
  4. 4
    Exodus 8:20
    And the LORD said unto Moses, Rise up early in the morning, and stand before Pharaoh; lo, he cometh forth to the water; and say unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Let my people go, that they may serve me.
    KJV
  5. 5
    Exodus 9:1
    Then the LORD said unto Moses, Go in unto Pharaoh, and tell him, Thus saith the LORD God of the Hebrews, Let my people go, that they may serve me.
    KJV
  6. 6
    Exodus 9:8
    And the LORD said unto Moses and unto Aaron, Take to you handfuls of ashes of the furnace, and let Moses sprinkle it toward the heaven in the sight of Pharaoh.
    KJV
  7. 7
    Exodus 9:18
    Behold, to morrow about this time I will cause it to rain a very grievous hail, such as hath not been in Egypt since the foundation thereof even until now.
    KJV
  8. 8
    Exodus 10:1
    And the LORD said unto Moses, Go in unto Pharaoh: for I have hardened his heart, and the heart of his servants, that I might shew these my signs before him:
    KJV
  9. 9
    Exodus 10:21
    And the LORD said unto Moses, Stretch out thine hand toward heaven, that there may be darkness over the land of Egypt, even darkness which may be felt. even: Heb. that one may feel darkness
    KJV
  10. 10
    Exodus 11:4
    And Moses said, Thus saith the LORD, About midnight will I go out into the midst of Egypt:
    KJV

Subtopics of Plague

plagues
As a judgment on the Egyptians
The plague of
Blood
Frogs
Lice
Flies
On cattle
Of boils and open sores
Hail
Locusts
Darkness
Death of the firstborn
On the Israelites
After eating the quail meat
After refusing to enter the promised land
After complaining about the destruction of Korah and his family
Of serpents
For the sin of Peor
On account of David's

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Plague? (26 Verses)

And the LORD said unto Moses, Pharaoh's heart is hardened, he refuseth to let the people go.
And the LORD spake unto Moses, Go unto Pharaoh, and say unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Let my people go, that they may serve me.
And the LORD said unto Moses, Say unto Aaron, Stretch out thy rod, and smite the dust of the land, that it may become lice throughout all the land of Egypt.
And the LORD said unto Moses, Rise up early in the morning, and stand before Pharaoh; lo, he cometh forth to the water; and say unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Let my people go, that they may serve me.
Then the LORD said unto Moses, Go in unto Pharaoh, and tell him, Thus saith the LORD God of the Hebrews, Let my people go, that they may serve me.
And the LORD said unto Moses and unto Aaron, Take to you handfuls of ashes of the furnace, and let Moses sprinkle it toward the heaven in the sight of Pharaoh.
Behold, to morrow about this time I will cause it to rain a very grievous hail, such as hath not been in Egypt since the foundation thereof even until now.
And the LORD said unto Moses, Go in unto Pharaoh: for I have hardened his heart, and the heart of his servants, that I might shew these my signs before him:
And the LORD said unto Moses, Stretch out thine hand toward heaven, that there may be darkness over the land of Egypt, even darkness which may be felt. even: Heb. that one may feel darkness
And Moses said, Thus saith the LORD, About midnight will I go out into the midst of Egypt:
And ye shall observe the feast of unleavened bread; for in this selfsame day have I brought your armies out of the land of Egypt: therefore shall ye observe this day in your generations by an ordinance for ever.
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 ; and all the firstborn of cattle. dungeon: Heb. house of the pit
And Pharaoh rose up in the night, he, and all his servants, and all the Egyptians; and there was a great cry in Egypt; for there was not a house where there was not one dead.
And if ye walk contrary unto me, and will not hearken unto me; I will bring seven times more plagues upon you according to your sins. contrary: or, at all adventures with me
And while the flesh was yet between their teeth, ere it was chewed, the wrath of the LORD was kindled against the people, and the LORD smote the people with a very great plague.
Even those men that did bring up the evil report upon the land, died by the plague before the LORD.
But on the morrow all the congregation of the children of Israel murmured against Moses and against Aaron, saying, Ye have killed the people of the LORD.
And the LORD sent fiery serpents among the people, and they bit the people; and much people of Israel died.
Then the LORD will make thy plagues wonderful, and the plagues of thy seed, even great plagues, and of long continuance, and sore sicknesses, and of long continuance.
Is the iniquity of Peor too little for us, from which we are not cleansed until this day, although there was a plague in the congregation of the LORD,
Then said they, What shall be the trespass offering which we shall return to him? They answered, Five golden emerods , and five golden mice, according to the number of the lords of the Philistines: for one plague was on you all, and on your lords. you: Heb. them
Wherefore ye shall make images of your emerods , and images of your mice that mar the land; and ye shall give glory unto the God of Israel: peradventure he will lighten his hand from off you, and from off your gods, and from off your land.
There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.
Who smote the firstborn of Egypt, both of man and beast. both: Heb. from man unto beast
Who sent tokens and wonders into the midst of thee, O Egypt, upon Pharaoh, and upon all his servants.
And this shall be the plague wherewith the LORD will smite all the people that have fought against Jerusalem; Their flesh shall consume away while they stand upon their feet, and their eyes shall consume away in their holes, and their tongue shall consume away in their mouth.

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Plague? (9 Verses)

He brought them out, after that he had shewed wonders and signs in the land of Egypt, and in the Red sea, and in the wilderness forty years.
And to them it was given that they should not kill them, but that they should be tormented five months: and their torment was as the torment of a scorpion, when he striketh a man.
These have power to shut heaven, that it rain not in the days of their prophecy: and have power over waters to turn them to blood, and to smite the earth with all plagues, as often as they will.
And I saw another sign in heaven, great and marvellous, seven angels having the seven last plagues; for in them is filled up the wrath of God.
And the seven angels came out of the temple, having the seven plagues, clothed in pure and white linen, and having their breasts girded with golden girdles.
And one of the four beasts gave unto the seven angels seven golden vials full of the wrath of God, who liveth for ever and ever.
And the temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God, and from his power; and no man was able to enter into the temple, till the seven plagues of the seven angels were fulfilled.
For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book:
And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book. out of the book: or, from the tree of life

How to Study What the Bible Says About Plague

  1. 1

    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about plague. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about plague and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about plague is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

  • Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on plague needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about plague with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.

  • Pray through the key verses about plague, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about plague?
Explore what the Bible says about plague. This collection of 3 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme. The Bible contains 35 key verses about plague spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about plague are there?
There are 35 key Bible verses about plague compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about plague?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about plague is Exodus 7:14 — "And the LORD said unto Moses, Pharaoh's heart is hardened, he refuseth to let the people go."
Where in the Bible does it talk about plague?
Plague is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 35 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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