Plagues of Egypt

The Plagues of Egypt are a series of ten divine punishments described in the Bible’s Book of Exodus, aimed at persuading Egypt’s Pharaoh to free the Israelites. These plagues include events like water turning to blood, infestations of frogs, lice, flies, the destruction of crops, boils, hailstorms, locust swarms, darkness, and the death of firstborns. They demonstrate the power of the biblical God over natural and societal systems, highlighting themes of justice, liberation, and divine authority. Historically, interpretations vary, with some viewing them as allegorical lessons and others as historical events.