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Book of Exodus - Chapter 10 - Verse 5

10:5
And they shall cover the face of the earth, that one cannot be able to see the earth: and they shall eat the residue of that which is escaped, which remaineth unto you from the hail, and shall eat every tree which groweth for you out of the field:

Meaning

This verse from the book of Exodus describes a plague of locusts that God sends as a punishment to the Egyptians. The locusts are so numerous that they cover the face of the earth, making it impossible to see the ground beneath them. They are described as eating the residue of what was left after a hailstorm, devouring any remaining vegetation and every tree that had survived the previous disaster. This plague of locusts was a devastating blow to the Egyptians, as it destroyed any hope of agricultural recovery after the hail had already decimated their crops. The imagery of the locusts completely covering the earth highlights the magnitude of the destruction brought upon the land by God's power. This verse serves as a reminder of God's ability to bring about chaos and devastation as well as His ultimate control over all creation.

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