Exodus 8:5

Key Reflection

Pharaoh's response in Exodus 8:5 reflects his stubbornness and defiance against Moses' demands. The frogs, which were considered unclean animals according to Leviticus 11:30, would have been particularly repulsive to the Egyptians. By insisting that the frogs should come "both on you, and on your people, and on all your servants," Pharaoh was not only showing his unwillingness to listen but also emphasizing the complete impact of the plague, affecting every member of Egypt society from the ruling class to commoners. This response underscores the severity with which Pharaoh viewed Moses' warnings and the impending judgment of God.