Why Did God Send 10 Plagues? The Deep Meaning Behind Each Judgment
The Ten Plagues of Egypt (Exodus 7-12) represent one of the Bible's most powerful displays of God's sovereignty. But why ten plagues instead of one overwhelming judgment? Let's examine the profound significance behind each plague and their collective purpose. The Progressive Nature of the Plagues The plagues followed an intentional escalation: 1. Annoyances (Plagues 1-3: Blood, Frogs, Lice) 2. Painful Afflictions (Plagues 4-6: Flies, Livestock Death, Boils) 3. Nature Disruption (Plagues 7-9: Hail, Locusts, Darkness) 4. Ultimate Judgment (Plague 10: Death of Firstborn) This progression served as: - Divine patience (2 Peter 3:9) - Increasing testimony of God's power - Opportunity for repentance after each plague Want to see how this played out visually? Check my analysis here : Detailed Breakdown of Each Plague's Significance 1. Water to Blood (Exodus 7:14-25) - Target : Hapi (Nile god) and Khnum (guardian of Nile) - Symbolism: Attack on Egypt's life source - ...