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Exodus 9:31

King James Version (KJV)

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Exodus 9:31

Verse 31 of 35

Scripture focus

And the flax and the barley was smitten: for the barley [was] in the ear, and the flax [was] bolled.

Exodus 9:31 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Exodus 9:31

Theological / Devotional

Flax. Information concerning the crops that suffered indicates the approximate time of year in which the plague occurred. The Egyptians cultivated flax because they preferred linen garments. The priests wore nothing but linen.

“Was boiled.” Better, “was in blossom.” This would point to the end of January or the beginning of February.

Barley. The barley crop was in ear about the same time, commonly being cut in March. Barley was raised largely for the production of beer, a common beverage among the ancient Egyptians. It was also used for horse feed, and was made into bread by the poorer classes.

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