Exo 9:8 | MHM | STEP | Exodus 9:8−12: The Plague of Boils This passage tells about the sixth plague that God sends on Egypt—painful boils and sores. This plague directly affects the Egyptians’ bodies after earlier plagues harmed their land and animals. The magicians, who had tried to copy God’s miracles before, are now helpless and suffer just like everyone else. Despite the suffering, Pharaoh’s heart remains hardened, as God warned would happen. v. 8-9 : God instructs Moses and Aaron to take handfuls of ashes from a furnace. Moses is to throw the ashes into the air in front of Pharaoh. The ashes become fine dust and cause boils and sores to break out on people and animals all over Egypt. This act is a sign that God can use anything, even ashes, to bring judgment ( v. 8, 9 ).

‏ Exodus 9:8

Exodus 9:8−12: The Plague of Boils

This passage tells about the sixth plague that God sends on Egypt—painful boils and sores. This plague directly affects the Egyptians’ bodies after earlier plagues harmed their land and animals. The magicians, who had tried to copy God’s miracles before, are now helpless and suffer just like everyone else. Despite the suffering, Pharaoh’s heart remains hardened, as God warned would happen.

v. 8-9: God instructs Moses and Aaron to take handfuls of ashes from a furnace. Moses is to throw the ashes into the air in front of Pharaoh. The ashes become fine dust and cause boils and sores to break out on people and animals all over Egypt. This act is a sign that God can use anything, even ashes, to bring judgment (v. 8, 9 ^a).