Exodus 9:32 - But the wheat and the spelt were not struck, for they had not grown up.

Generated Verse: Exodus 9:32

What does "Exodus 9:32" mean?


Exodus 9:32 refers to the seventh plague God sent upon Egypt: hail. The verse means that the hail destroyed the crops of flax and barley (mentioned in the previous verse) because they were already mature and exposed. However, the crops of wheat and spelt were spared because they hadn't yet sprouted or grown enough to be vulnerable to the hail. They were still underground or in early stages of growth.

In essence:

Struck: Damaged or destroyed by the hail.
Wheat and spelt: Two kinds of grain crops commonly grown in Egypt.
Not grown up: Not yet mature or visible above the ground. This immaturity protected them from the destructive force of the hail.

So, the verse provides a detail about the selective damage caused by the plague. It highlights that while the hail was devastating, it didn't completely wipe out all crops, offering a glimpse of hope (or perhaps a prolongation of suffering) for the Egyptians.

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