Verum BibleExodus and wilderness•Late Bronze Age setting
The plagues of Egypt
A series of plagues confronts Pharaoh’s refusal to release Israel and reveals the Lord’s power over Egypt’s claims and gods.
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Historical context
Egyptian kingship claimed divine authority and depended on systems of labor, agriculture, and political control. The plague narratives portray a contest between Pharaoh’s hardened power and the God who acts for an enslaved people.
Biblical significance
The plagues expose oppression and prepare the way for Passover and the Exodus. They repeatedly distinguish the Lord from Egypt’s powers and make Israel’s rescue a public declaration of God’s name and justice.