Exodus 9:9

"The LORD said to Moses and to Aaron, “Take handfuls of ashes of the furnace, and let Moses sprinkle it toward the sky in the sight of Pharaoh."

Key Reflection

This command from God instructs Moses and Aaron to use ash as a symbol of judgment against Egypt, illustrating divine retribution. The act of scattering the ashes highlights both the power of God and the impending destruction upon Pharaoh's stubbornness, underscoring the seriousness with which God approaches rebellion and disobedience.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

A boil -Means probably a burning tumor or carbuncle breaking out in pustulous ulcers. The miracle consisting in the severity of the plague and its direct connection with the act of Moses.

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