Barnes' Notes on Exodus 10:5

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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The face - Literally, cover “the eye of the earth,” alluding to the darkness which follows, when the whole atmosphere is filled on all sides and to a great height by an innumerable quantity of these insects. Shall eat every tree - Not only the leaves, but the branches and even the wood were attacked and devoured. The Egyptians were passionately fond of trees. return to 'Top of Page'

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