These plagues are punishments on pharaoh and egypt for not allowing gods people, israel, to go free from their slavery. The book of revelation is the final book of the bible in which john the apostle outlined his visions of the end times. One of the bible s most dramatic scenes plays out in a showdown between god and an egyptian pharaoh, resulting in 10 nightmarish plagues. What he didnt consider was that the simplest explanation is that the plague story was based on an exorcration ritual. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. The hebrew nation that god formed to worship and represent him was enslaved in egypt, and he was demanding their release through his servant, moses.
The seven plagues the berean christian bible study. Nov 18, 2019 according to the documentary film the exodus decoded, the 10 plagues of egyptjust as in the book of exodus and in the same exact orderoccurred twice in small cameroon villages in the 1980s. In the old testament book of exodus the 2nd book of moses, there are various signs recorded which were meant to persuade pharaoh to release the jews from captivity. Seven last plagues described, revelation 16 bible explained. So, is covid19 one of the seven plagues mentioned in revelation 1617. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. They ate everything that the hail had not destroyed. Microbiologist siro trevisanato, author of the plagues of egypt. Heres a scientific take on what might have caused those deadly miracles. Bible verses about plagues what does scripture say. The black horses here symbolize violence, famine and pestilence. Chapter 15 is an introduction to these last seven and final plagues on mankind.
Book of jonah, destruction and captivity by the assyrians. We thought the parallels were fascinating and worth documenting. Revelation chapter 15 begins the preparation for the last seven vials. What this book reveals or unveils is jesus christ in glory. Explaining the lords actions in the exodus plagues narrative paternoster biblical monographs william a. Read more about the story of the exodus in our article about the book of exodus. In exodus, god rescues the israelites from slavery in egypt and confronts the evil and injustice of pharaoh. Exodus is the second of the first five books of the judeochristian bible, also called the torah or pentateuch.
But there may be natural explanations for why these ten plagues occurred. This will be necessary for god to deal with a sinful and rebellious world. The 10 plagues of egypt described in the bible book of exodus were 10 disasters that god brought on egypt when pharoah refused to let the israelite nation leave. Jesus employed the repentance of the ninevites to rebuke the pharisees, thereby illustrating the hardness of the pharisees hearts and their unwillingness. One of the bibles most dramatic scenes plays out in a showdown between god and an egyptian pharaoh, resulting in 10 nightmarish plagues. Archaeology, history and science look at the bible, argues that ancient egyptian medical texts support this idea. He gives specific commands about what these chariots are to do. And i saw something like a sea of glass mingled with fire, and those who have the victory over the beast. We hope it can direct you toward scriptural truths about plagues and a study of the book of revelation. The book of revelations prophecies about the seven last plagues are terrifying and show there will be massive suffering and destruction around the world in the end times. The scripture reveals many terrible events that will supposedly precede the second coming of christ, including plagues, earthquakes and locust swarms.
This summary of the book of exodus provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of exodus. The book of exodus begins more than four hundred years after joseph, his brothers, and the pharaoh he once served have all died. Live science looks at possible scientific explanations behind each of the 10. The book of jonah reveals gods sovereign rule over man and all creation.
Exodus plagues mirrored in revelation topical commentary. Throughout history god has poured out his wrath in judgment on early sinners. Our last couple of stories have been about the plagues that god has brought on pharaoh. There was not much left in egypt after the plagues and the parting of the red sea.
We are already in the preliminary stages of their ride. Mar 24, 2020 is covid19 one of the plagues of revelation. These signs came in the form of ten plagues which affected the great egyptian kingdom. What does the bible say about plagues and pandemics. The bible, particularly the old testament, describes numerous occasions when god brought plagues and diseases on his people and on his enemies to make you see my power exodus 9. By these three plagues a third of mankind was killedby the fire and the smoke and the brimstone which came out of their mouths. Moses plagues plagues of egypt 10 plagues sunday school activities sunday school lessons sunday school. It is very possible that some of those plagues or disease epidemics speak of chemicalbiological weapons and viruses which have been created in scientists laboratories. Revelation 1516 new international version niv seven angels with seven plagues.
Never before that time or since have there been so many locusts. Is coronavirus one of the plagues in the book of revelation. Moses and the ten plagues bible stories for kids, the. Following the lead of the hebrew masoretic text, the title of the book is derived from the principal character, jonah. Just as god spoke to moses, so moses will speak to aaron, who will be a prophet to pharaoh. Many christian evangelists and conspiracy theorists believe these events are already. The ten plagues of egypt is a story related in the book of exodus.
The vivid old testament saga of the 10 plagues that devastated the land of egypt and its people exodus 112 has intrigued some to seek rational explanations. May 18, 2018 these plagues are described in chapters 7 through 11 of the book of exodus. This serves as a great summary to the book of revelation for those. The bible describes 10 plagues that were visited upon ancient egypt as. We have photos, testimonies and historical documentation of these disasters. Hebrew nabi, one who can legitimately speak for god and in gods name to another or others. What does the bible say about worldwide plagues and.
While it might be tempting to try and identify this virus with one of those plagues, i believe there are a couple of reasons not to. In addition, the following articles may offer more encouragement for all to remember as we face the trials of covid19 together. With a deadly virus spanning the entire globe, maybe its time to take a look at the 10 plagues of egypt, from the biblical book of exodus to see how were doing. What was the meaning and purpose of the ten plagues of. The 10 plagues of egypt are a famous part of the hebrew bible book of exodus. Aug 12, 2019 the ten plagues of egypt is a story related in the book of exodus. In the book of revelation john describes seven plagues to come at the end of timeseven plagues typified by the plagues of egypt in moses time. Genesis to revelation ible 100 the plagues, a summary of exodus 712 the ten plagues described in exodus can be read as literal miraculous historical events, the intensification of natural occurrences, or as a literary device moving the story forward. In all its uses, revelation refers to something or someone, once hidden, becoming visible. The plagues of the exodus recall the events as the most high revealed himself as the gd of israel. The plagues were water turned into blood, frogs, lice, gnats. Plagues two, three and fourfrogs, lice and fliesform an interesting triad. In exodus, the nile swarmed with frogs which then covered all the land exodus 7. Even if it could be proved that no human died in any of the first nine plagues, it is nearly certain that countless.
For i testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, if any man shall add unto these things, god shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book. The hebrew nation that god formed to worship and represent him was enslaved in egypt, and he was demanding their. Exodus in the bible and the egyptian plagues biblical. While some scholars argue that the first nine plagues were nonviolent, it is impossible to say that they were nondestructive. The ten plagues of egyptalso known as the ten plagues, the plagues of egypt, or the biblical plaguesare described in exodus 712. It is made known that only the lion that is from the tribe of judah is worthy to open this book. His article epidemiologic analysis of the 10 plagues of egypt, written with curtis malloy, will appear in the may issue of caduceus. They were dressed in clean, shining linen and wore golden sashes around their chests. Text and comments in parallel columns are provided as an alternate to reading through the details. These plagues are described in chapters 7 through 11 of the book of exodus. What does the bible say about worldwide plagues and pandemics.
The egyptians had lost their army, crops, cattle and even their firstborn sons. To access this browsing option, link from any of the 22 chapter. What does the bible say about pandemic diseasessicknesses. Mar 02, 2020 microbiologist siro trevisanato, author of the plagues of egypt. A plague is defined in scripture using the hebrew word maggephah maggayfew.
Bible verses about plagues 22 passages king james version. This is one of the great lessons learned from the 10 plagues. The book of revelation may hold vital clues about the coronavirus epidemic if outrageous claims made by. According to the story of exodus, the hebrew people living in egypt were suffering under the cruel rule of the pharaoh. Pharoahs heart and mind were so determined to keep the israelite people in. This serves as a great summary to the book of revelation for those looking for a bible study on the book of revelation. According to the documentary film the exodus decoded, the 10 plagues of egyptjust as in the book of exodus and in the same exact orderoccurred twice in small cameroon villages in the 1980s. Revelation greek apokalupsis means an uncovering, an unveiling, or a disclosure. He used plagues on egypt to force pharaoh to free the israelites from bondage, while sparing his people from being affected by them exodus 12. Scripture reveals that god sent plagues as a consequence of disobedience and idolatry. The lamb, with seven horns and seven eyes, takes the book from him who sits on the throne. The plagues were water turned into blood, frogs, lice, gnats, diseased livestock, boils, hail, locusts, darkness for.
The frogs are associated with water, the lice with earth, and the flies with air. How science can explain the 10 plagues of exodus charisma news. Bible commentary explains the book of revelation verse by verse cutting through a great deal of popular theory. Truths about him and his final victory, that the rest of scripture merely allude to, become clearly visible through revelation about jesus christ see historical and theological themes.
Revelation 16 the plagues are poured out you may wish to read chapter 15 to understand the setting of the final plagues 1. The most commonly known biblical plagues occurred in egypt during the time of moses. The wrath of god began with the seven seals in chapter 6, and will be finished with the last seven vials. The first plague the first plague of revelation 16 falls on those who have the mark of beast. What the bible tells us about the 10 plagues of zondervan. Revelation 15, new international version niv the bible app. The 10 plagues of the bible the 10 plagues of the bible study on the 10 plagues of the bible events with the 10 plagues of the bible message on the 10 plagues of the bible prophecy daily bread welcomes you back to our study of the book of exodus. As pharaoh continues to resist moses, god inflicts upon. The spread of coronavirus and other modern plagues. A book secured by seven seals is revealed in the right hand of him who sits on the throne.
Mar 01, 2020 the book of revelation is the final book of the bible in which john the apostle outlined his visions of the end times. During a recent study through the book of revelation, we noticed an interesting repetition of the same types of plagues mentioned there as well. This article is a resource for many seeking to understand if the coronavirus pandemic is an end times plague. The coronavirus is only a small part of the overall picture. The israelites had been slaves in egypt for 400 years until god sent moses to deliver his chosen people. Exodus is a latin word derived from greek exodos, the name given to the book by those who translated it into greek. In the book of revelation, god describes in detail how endtime plagues causing sickness and disease will be poured out on mankind.
For i will at this time send all my plagues upon thine heart, and upon thy servants, and upon thy people. The term plague is found roughly 100 times in the bible, primarily in the old testament. Although the coronavirus is not mentioned by name in the bible, the book of revelation speaks of terrifying plagues descending on earth in the end. Mar 01, 2020 although the coronavirus is not mentioned by name in the bible, the book of revelation speaks of terrifying plagues descending on earth in the end times. Pray, read and study your bible, and practice spiritual disciplines. The plagues were ten disasters sent upon egypt by god to convince pharaoh to free the israelite slaves from the bondage and oppression they had endured in egypt for 400 years. Then i saw another sign in heaven, great and marvelous. The bible describes 10 plagues that were visited upon ancient egypt as retribution for enslaving the hebrews.
Frogs, we are told, came out of the rivers, the canals, and the ponds of egypt exodus 8. And the lord plagued pharaoh and his house with great plagues because of sarai abrams wife. The ten plagues in egypt are explained in exodus chapters 7 through 12. All heavenly beings sing praise and honor the lamb. For more information about the lessons of passover and gods other festivals, see the section on the plan of salvation. The plagues of egypt in the story of the book of exodus, are ten disasters inflicted on egypt by the god of israel in order to force the pharaoh to allow the. What was the meaning and purpose of the ten plagues of egypt. Is the coronavirus one of the last plagues mentioned in bible prophecy. The ten plagues were the means by which the people of israel gained freedom from slavery in egypt. After that moses raised his hand toward the sky, and jehovah sent thunder and hail.
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