Exo 9:18-29, Isa 28:2 | TSK | STEP | to-morrow. I will cause.This must have been a circumstance of all others the most incredible to an Egyptian; for in Egypt there fell no rain, the want of which was supplied by dews, and the overflowing of the Nile. The Egyptians must, therefore, have perceived themselves particularly aimed at in these fearful events, especially as they were very superstitious. There seems likewise a propriety in their being punished by fire and water, as they were guilty of the grossest idolatry towards these elements. Scarcely any thing could have distressed the Egyptians more than the destruction of the flax, as the whole nation wore linen garments. The ruin of their barley was equally fatal, both to their trade and to their private advantage. See Bryant, pp. 108-117.

Exodus 9:18-29

to-morrow.

I will cause.This must have been a circumstance of all others the most incredible to an Egyptian; for in Egypt there fell no rain, the want of which was supplied by dews, and the overflowing of the Nile. The Egyptians must, therefore, have perceived themselves particularly aimed at in these fearful events, especially as they were very superstitious. There seems likewise a propriety in their being punished by fire and water, as they were guilty of the grossest idolatry towards these elements. Scarcely any thing could have distressed the Egyptians more than the destruction of the flax, as the whole nation wore linen garments. The ruin of their barley was equally fatal, both to their trade and to their private advantage. See Bryant, pp. 108-117.

22-25; Ps 83:15

and gather.

Hab 3:2

the hail.

Pr 16:16; 22:3,23; Jon 3:5,6; Mr 13:14-16; Heb 11:7

regarded not. Heb. set not his heart unto.

7:23; 1Sa 4:20; *marg:

1Ch 22:19; Job 7:17; 34:14; Pr 24:32; *marg:

Eze 40:4; Da 10:12

7:19; 8:5,16; Re 16:21

the Lord sent.

19:16; 20:18; 1Sa 12:17,18; Job 37:1-5; Ps 29:3; 77:18