Exo 8:16 | MHM | STEP | Exodus 8:16−19: The Plagues of Egypt – The Plague of Lice This passage describes the third plague on Egypt, the plague of lice. Unlike the previous plagues, there is no warning given to Pharaoh this time. God uses something as small as lice to trouble the Egyptians. The magicians try to copy the miracle but fail. They admit that this is the work of God, but Pharaoh still refuses to listen and becomes even more stubborn. v. 16-17 : God tells Moses to order Aaron to stretch out his rod and strike the dust of the earth. Aaron obeys, and the dust turns into lice throughout all Egypt. The lice infest both people and animals. This shows God can use even the smallest things in creation to punish those who disobey Him ( v. 16, 17 ).

‏ Exodus 8:16

Exodus 8:16−19: The Plagues of Egypt – The Plague of Lice

This passage describes the third plague on Egypt, the plague of lice. Unlike the previous plagues, there is no warning given to Pharaoh this time. God uses something as small as lice to trouble the Egyptians. The magicians try to copy the miracle but fail. They admit that this is the work of God, but Pharaoh still refuses to listen and becomes even more stubborn.

v. 16-17: God tells Moses to order Aaron to stretch out his rod and strike the dust of the earth. Aaron obeys, and the dust turns into lice throughout all Egypt. The lice infest both people and animals. This shows God can use even the smallest things in creation to punish those who disobey Him (v. 16, 17 ^a).