Exodus: Plagues of Egypt

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What will happen to the firstborn in the land of Egypt at midnight?

They will be exempted from the decree.

They will be spared from harm.

They shall die, including both humans and animals. (correct)

They will be taken captive.

What distinguishes the children of Israel from the Egyptians during this event?

They will be immune to the fate of the firstborn. (correct)

They will be punished alongside the Egyptians.

They will be forced to flee Egypt.

They will receive blessings instead of curses.

Why did the LORD harden Pharaoh's heart?

To enable more signs and wonders in Egypt. (correct)

To prove Pharaoh's strength.

To force the Israelites to stay in Egypt.

To prevent him from bowing to Moses.

What was the reaction of Moses after leaving Pharaoh?

He left in great anger. Signup and view all the answers

What will Pharaoh's servants eventually do according to the declaration?

They will bow down and request the departure of Moses and the Israelites. Signup and view all the answers

What role was Moses assigned in relation to Pharaoh?

Moses was made as God to Pharaoh. Signup and view all the answers

What did Aaron do to demonstrate the LORD’s power before Pharaoh?

He cast down his rod, which became a serpent. Signup and view all the answers

How did Pharaoh respond to the miracle performed by Moses and Aaron?

He called upon his magicians who performed similar feats. Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of Aaron's rod compared to the rods of the Egyptian magicians?

Aaron's rod swallowed the other rods. Signup and view all the answers

What was the first plague that God instructed Moses to declare to Pharaoh?

The turning of the water into blood. Signup and view all the answers

At what age were Moses and Aaron when they confronted Pharaoh?

Moses was 80 and Aaron was 83. Signup and view all the answers

What was God's intention behind hardening Pharaoh's heart?

To showcase His power through signs and wonders. Signup and view all the answers

What command did God give to Moses about Pharaoh's request for a miracle?

Cast your rod down to become a serpent. Signup and view all the answers

What was Pharaoh's response after the hail and thunder ceased?

He hardened his heart even further. Signup and view all the answers

What did Moses warn Pharaoh would happen if he refused to let the Israelites go?

Locusts would invade the territory. Signup and view all the answers

What did the locusts consume according to Moses's warning?

The herbs and fruit left after the hail. Signup and view all the answers

What action did Pharaoh take after experiencing the locust plague?

He pleaded for forgiveness from the LORD. Signup and view all the answers

How long did the darkness last over Egypt during the ninth plague?

Three days. Signup and view all the answers

What excuse did Pharaoh give when he called Moses back during the darkness?

He suggested letting only the men go. Signup and view all the answers

What did Moses insist on taking with the Israelites when they left Egypt?

Their livestock and offerings. Signup and view all the answers

What did the LORD do to the livestock of Egypt as a punishment?

Caused a severe pestilence Signup and view all the answers

What did the LORD instruct Moses to do regarding the locusts?

To stretch out his rod over Egypt. Signup and view all the answers

What resulted from Moses striking the waters of the river with his rod?

The waters were turned to blood. Signup and view all the answers

What was Pharaoh's final stance regarding the Israelites leaving after the darkness?

He threatened Moses with death. Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome for the livestock of the children of Israel during the plague?

Not one died Signup and view all the answers

How did the LORD demonstrate His power to Pharaoh through Moses?

By displaying signs and wonders. Signup and view all the answers

What physical symptom afflicted the Egyptians during the sixth plague?

Boils Signup and view all the answers

What did Pharaoh’s magicians do in response to the plagues?

They created a similar plague of frogs. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Pharaoh’s servants urge him to let the Israelites go?

They acknowledged that Egypt was destroyed. Signup and view all the answers

Who was unable to stand before Moses because of the boils?

The Egyptian magicians Signup and view all the answers

What was Pharaoh's reaction after the frogs were removed?

He hardened his heart again. Signup and view all the answers

What did the LORD expect the Israelites to do after being freed?

Serve and worship Him. Signup and view all the answers

How did the LORD distinguish between the Egyptians and the Israelites during the plagues?

By ensuring that no flies were present in Goshen. Signup and view all the answers

What warning did the LORD give Pharaoh regarding the seventh plague?

Heavy hail would fall Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of Aaron stretching out his rod over the dust of the land?

The dust became lice. Signup and view all the answers

What remained after the locusts had consumed the vegetation?

Nothing green. Signup and view all the answers

What differentiated the land of Goshen during the plague of hail?

It experienced no hail Signup and view all the answers

How did the LORD indicate that He would continue to harden Pharaoh's heart?

By not allowing Pharaoh to change his mind. Signup and view all the answers

What did Pharaoh promise Moses after he was plagued with frogs?

He would let the Israelites go if the frogs were removed. Signup and view all the answers

What confession did Pharaoh make after the seventh plague?

He admitted he had sinned Signup and view all the answers

What did Pharaoh command Moses and Aaron to do after the plague of flies?

Sacrifice to God in Egypt. Signup and view all the answers

What did the LORD seek to demonstrate through the plagues?

His power and supremacy in the earth Signup and view all the answers

How did the Egyptians respond to the water turned to blood?

They dug around the river for drinkable water. Signup and view all the answers

What was the initial command Moses received from the LORD regarding Pharaoh?

To demand the release of the Israelites Signup and view all the answers

What affected Pharaoh's decision-making throughout the plagues?

The hardening of his heart Signup and view all the answers

What was the command given to Moses concerning the frogs?

To stretch out his rod and cause them to come up. Signup and view all the answers

What eventually happened to the crops in the land during the hail?

All crops were destroyed Signup and view all the answers

Why could the magicians not replicate the plague of lice?

This was the finger of God. Signup and view all the answers

What did the LORD instruct Moses to do regarding the frogs?

Let them remain in the river. Signup and view all the answers

What did Moses do to cause the hail to stop?

Spread out his hands to the LORD Signup and view all the answers

What was Pharaoh’s response to the plague of flies?

He tried to bargain the Israelites' freedom. Signup and view all the answers

What was the specific time frame given for the action against the livestock of Egypt?

Tomorrow Signup and view all the answers

How did the Egyptians react to the warnings about the hail?

Some ignored the warnings Signup and view all the answers

What did Moses use to strike the waters of the river?

A staff. Signup and view all the answers

What type of consequence did the Israelites face during the plagues of Egypt?

They faced less severity compared to the Egyptians. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Moses and Aaron Before Pharaoh

God gives Moses power over Pharaoh, making him God to Pharaoh
Aaron is appointed as Moses' prophet
God will harden Pharaoh's heart to bring judgements on Egypt
God will bring His armies to deliver the Israelites

The First Plague: Water Turns To Blood

Moses and Aaron demand Pharaoh to let the Israelites go
Moses strikes the Nile with his staff to turn it into blood
The fish die, the water stinks, and Egyptians cannot drink it
Egyptian magicians replicate the miracle by turning their staffs into serpents, but Aaron's staff swallows their staffs
Pharaoh is unmoved

The Second Plague: Frogs

God sends frogs all over Egypt
Pharaoh relents and agrees to let the Israelites go but changes his mind
Moses prays to God and the frogs vanish

The Third Plague: Lice

God commands Aaron to strike the dust and turn it into lice
Lice plague the Egyptians and their livestock
Egyptian magicians cannot replicate this plague, and acknowledge the power of God
Pharaoh is unmoved by the third plague

The Fourth Plague: Flies

God informs Pharaoh that He will send a swarm of flies to plague the Egyptians
The plague affects all of Egypt, except for the land of Goshen where the Israelites live
Pharaoh relents and allows the Israelites to sacrifice to God, but only outside Egypt
Moses prays to God and the flies depart

The Fifth Plague: Livestock Disease

God sends a plague upon Egypt's livestock, killing all cattle, horses, donkeys, camels, oxen, and sheep
The Egyptians are horrified, but Pharaoh still refuses to let the Israelites go
God spares the livestock of the Israelites.

The Sixth Plague: Boils

God commands Moses and Aaron to scatter ashes towards heaven
The ashes cause boils to break out on humans and animals
The Egyptian magicians are afflicted by boils, and lose their power
Pharaoh is unmoved

The Seventh Plague: Hail

God warns Pharaoh that He will send hail upon the land
Hail falls, devastating crops and killing livestock across Egypt
The Israelites are protected in Goshen
Pharaoh finally relents and asks Moses to intercede with God to stop the plague
Moses prays to God and the hail stops
Pharaoh is unmoved

The Eighth Plague: Locusts

God sends a swarm of locusts that devour all the crops and trees left after the hail
Pharaoh relents and begs Moses to end the plague
Moses prays to God, who sends a strong west wind that blows the locusts into the Red Sea
Pharaoh's heart is hardened

The Ninth Plague: Darkness

God sends a heavy darkness over Egypt that lasts three days
The darkness is so thick that people cannot see
The Israelites have light in their dwellings
Pharaoh demands that the Israelites leave but their livestock remain
Moses demands sacrifices and insists on taking all livestock with them
The heart of Pharaoh remains hardened

The Announcement Of The Tenth Plague

God tells Moses that he will send one more plague on Egypt, which will cause the death of all the firstborn
The Israelites are commanded to ask for jewelry from the Egyptians
The Egyptians grow fearful and grant the Israelites favor

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Explore the dramatic encounters between Moses, Aaron, and Pharaoh as God unleashes plagues upon Egypt. From the turning of water to blood to the plague of frogs, this quiz covers significant events from the Exodus narrative. Test your knowledge of the early chapters of Exodus and the powerful signs God performed to free the Israelites.