Psalms 105:31
He spake, and there came divers sorts of flies, and lice in all their coasts.
Main message
Psalm 105:31 recalls swarms of flies and gnats coming throughout Egypt at God's word.
Meaning in context
Psalm 105:23–36 · Israel in Egypt, Moses, and the signs of judgment — The psalm recounts Israel's growth, Egyptian hostility, the sending of Moses and Aaron, and the plagues culminating in the death of the firstborn.
Another plague shows creation itself becoming an instrument within the judgment narrative.
Further teachings
The psalm attributes the plague to divine command
The emphasis remains on God's action rather than human technique.
Cross References: Psalm 105:31.
Applications in daily life
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When severe texts provoke fascination
Focus on the moral seriousness of oppression and judgment rather than spectacle.
Do not imitate or weaponize plague imagery.
Related Bible passages and resources
Common misreadings
The plague narratives authorize biological or environmental harm.
They recount God's acts in the Exodus and are not instructions for human violence.
How to Apply Psalms 105:31
Study Psalms 105:31 in context by reading the surrounding passage in Psalms. Identify one person in your life who might be encouraged by this verse from Scripture. Share it with them and open a conversation rooted in Scripture — sometimes the most practical application is passing the Word along.
Sources & Method
Biblical text
Psalm 105:31 (en).
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