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Hail

Hail in Scripture represents God's judgment and power over creation. The plague of hail in Egypt demonstrates God's sovereignty and the consequences of rejecting His word.

Overview

The account of hail in Exodus 9 describes the seventh plague God sent upon Egypt. This devastating plague destroyed crops, livestock, and trees, yet Pharaoh's heart remained hardened against God's demands to release the Israelites. The hail plague stands as a powerful display of God's authority over nature and His willingness to judge those who oppose His purposes.

Key Scriptures

"So the LORD sent thunder and hail, and fire ran down to the earth. And the LORD rained hail upon the land of Egypt." (Exodus 9:23, ESV)

"Behold, I will cause very heavy hail to fall such as has never been in Egypt from the day it was founded until now." (Exodus 9:18, NASB)

"Only in the land of Goshen, where the people of Israel were, was there no hail." (Exodus 9:26, ESV)

Application

Consider how God distinguishes between His people and those who reject Him, and trust that His judgments are righteous even when His ways seem severe.

Scripture References 12
Exodus 9:18 Exodus 9:19 Exodus 9:20 Exodus 9:21 Exodus 9:22 Exodus 9:23 Exodus 9:24 Exodus 9:25 Exodus 9:26 Exodus 9:27 Exodus 9:28 Exodus 9:29
Full Topical Reference List 12 total — Nave's Topical Bible

Plague of, in Egypt

Exodus 9:18 Exodus 9:19 Exodus 9:20 Exodus 9:21 Exodus 9:22 Exodus 9:23 Exodus 9:24 Exodus 9:25 Exodus 9:26 Exodus 9:27 Exodus 9:28 Exodus 9:29
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