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.

Exodus 8:16 Then the LORD said to Moses, "Say to Aaron, 'Stretch out your staff and strike the dust of the earth, that it may become gnats through all the land of Egypt.'"

Ex 8:16-19. PLAGUE OF LICE.

16. smite the dust of the land, &c.--Aaron's rod, by the direction of Moses, who was commanded by God, was again raised, and the land was filled with gnats, mosquitoes--that is the proper meaning of the original term. In ordinary circumstances they embitter life in Eastern countries, and therefore the terrible nature of this infliction on Egypt may be imagined when no precautions could preserve from their painful sting. The very smallness and insignificance of these fierce insects made them a dreadful scourge. The magicians never attempted any imitation, and what neither the blood of the river nor the nuisance of the frogs had done, the visitation of this tiny enemy constrained them to acknowledge "this is the finger of God"--properly "gods," for they spoke as heathens.

JFB.

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Brief Summary: The LORD sends plagues of frogs, lice, and flies upon the Egyptians, Pharaoh says he will let Israel go to sacrifice, The plaque was stopped, Pharaoh hardens his heart.

Outline
1 Frogs are sent
8 Pharaoh asks Moses to entreat the Lord for their removal
12 Moses' prayer answered
16 The dust is turned into lice, which the magicians could not do
20 The swarms of flies
25 Pharaoh inclines to let the people go
32 but again is hardened.

Ancient Customs
thy borders
frogs
the river
bedchamber
bed
magicians
enchantments
flies
abomination of the Egyptians

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only ye shall not go very far away

Ancient People
God, Moses, Pharaoh, Aaron
Egyptians
children of Israel
Hebrews

Geography
Egypt
thy borders
the land of Goshen
three days' journey into the wilderness

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