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Exodus 7:24

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Exodus 7:24

Verse 24 of 25

Scripture focus

And all the Egyptians digged round about the river for water to drink; for they could not drink of the water of the river.

Exodus 7:24 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Exodus 7:24

Theological / Devotional

The Egyptians digged. Suffering greatly, the Egyptians dug wells to satisfy their needs during the emergency. Owing to the nitrous quality of the soil of Egypt, well water has a bitter and brackish taste. It sufficed, however, for drinking and cooking purposes for the duration of the plague (v. 25). The water supply of the Hebrews may not have been affected, inasmuch as only the Egyptians are mentioned as digging for water. Such a distinction is not stated here, but seems to be implied. In later plagues, Moses specifically notes such a distinction (see Exodus 8:22 ; 9:4; etc.).

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