Exodus 8:12
After Moses and Aaron had left Pharaoh, Moses cried out to the LORD for help with the frogs that He had brought against Pharaoh.
After Moses and Aaron had left Pharaoh
This phrase indicates a moment of transition and separation from the Egyptian ruler. Moses and Aaron, as God's appointed leaders, often confronted Pharaoh to demand the release of the Israelites. Their departure signifies a temporary end to direct negotiation, highlighting the ongoing struggle between God's will and Pharaoh's resistance. This pattern of confrontation and withdrawal is seen throughout the plagues narrative, emphasizing the hardening of Pharaoh's heart and the persistence of God's messengers.

Moses cried out to the LORD
Moses' action of crying out to the LORD demonstrates his role as an intercessor for the people. This act of prayer reflects a deep reliance on God for intervention and deliverance. It also underscores the personal relationship Moses had with God, characterized by direct communication and trust. This intercession is a recurring theme in Moses' leadership, as seen in other instances such as Exodus 32:11-14, where he pleads for the Israelites after the golden calf incident.

for help with the frogs
The plague of frogs was the second of the ten plagues sent upon Egypt. Frogs were considered sacred in Egyptian culture, associated with the goddess Heqet, who was linked to fertility and childbirth. The infestation of frogs, therefore, not only caused physical discomfort but also challenged the religious beliefs of the Egyptians. Moses' plea for help signifies the need for divine intervention to remove the plague, demonstrating God's power over Egyptian deities and the natural world.

that He had brought against Pharaoh
This phrase highlights God's sovereignty and direct involvement in the events unfolding in Egypt. The plagues were not random occurrences but were specifically orchestrated by God to demonstrate His power and to compel Pharaoh to release the Israelites. Each plague targeted specific aspects of Egyptian life and belief, serving as a judgment against their gods and a sign of God's supremacy. This divine orchestration is a central theme in the Exodus narrative, illustrating God's control over history and His commitment to His covenant people.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Moses
The prophet and leader chosen by God to deliver the Israelites from Egyptian bondage. He acts as an intermediary between God and Pharaoh.

2. Aaron
Moses' brother and spokesperson, who assists Moses in confronting Pharaoh and performing signs.

3. Pharaoh
The ruler of Egypt, whose heart is hardened against letting the Israelites go, leading to the plagues.

4. The LORD (Yahweh)
The God of Israel, who demonstrates His power and sovereignty through the plagues.

5. The Plague of Frogs
The second plague sent by God upon Egypt as a judgment against Pharaoh's refusal to release the Israelites.
Teaching Points
The Power of Prayer
Moses' act of crying out to the LORD demonstrates the importance of prayer in seeking divine intervention. Believers are encouraged to bring their concerns to God, trusting in His power and timing.

God's Sovereignty
The plagues reveal God's control over creation and His ability to use natural elements to fulfill His purposes. This reminds us of God's ultimate authority over all circumstances.

Intercession for Others
Moses intercedes on behalf of Pharaoh, showing the role of believers in praying for others, even those who oppose them.

The Hardness of Heart
Pharaoh's resistance to God's commands serves as a warning against hardening our hearts to God's voice and instructions.

Faith in Action
Moses and Aaron's obedience in confronting Pharaoh despite the challenges encourages believers to act in faith, trusting in God's promises and commands.
Bible Study Questions
1. How does Moses' response to the plague of frogs demonstrate the importance of prayer in difficult situations? Reflect on a time when prayer changed your perspective or situation.

2. In what ways does the account of the plagues in Exodus challenge or strengthen your understanding of God's sovereignty? How can this understanding impact your daily life?

3. Consider the role of Moses as an intercessor. How can you apply the principle of intercession in your own prayer life, especially for those who may be resistant to God's message?

4. Reflect on Pharaoh's hardened heart. What are some areas in your life where you might be resisting God's guidance, and how can you work towards a more receptive heart?

5. How does the account of the plagues connect with the broader account of God's deliverance and redemption throughout the Bible? How can this perspective encourage you in your personal walk with God?
Connections to Other Scriptures
Exodus 7:14-25
Provides context for the plagues, beginning with the turning of the Nile into blood, which sets the stage for the subsequent plagues, including the frogs.

Psalm 105:30
Reflects on the plagues as part of God's mighty acts in Egypt, emphasizing His power and faithfulness to His covenant people.

Revelation 16:13
Symbolically references frogs in the context of end-times judgments, drawing a parallel to the plagues of Egypt.
LessonsG. Hughes, B. D.Exodus 8:1-14
Superstitions Respecting FrogsT. S. Millington.Exodus 8:1-14
The Folly of Delaying Till TomorrowExodus 8:1-14
The Plague of FrogsJ. S. Exell, M. A.Exodus 8:1-14
The Procession of FrogsA. McAuslane, D. D.Exodus 8:1-14
To-MorrowG. A. Sowter, M. A.Exodus 8:1-14
The Seared Plague: the FrogsD. Young Exodus 8:1-15
The Plague of FrogsJ. Orr Exodus 8:1-16
Three Plagues - Frogs, Lice, FliesJ. Orr Exodus 8:1-32
People
Aaron, Egyptians, Moses, Pharaoh
Places
Egypt, Goshen, Nile River
Topics
Aaron, Agreed, Cried, Crieth, Frogs, Inflicted, Matter, Pharaoh, Prayer
Dictionary of Bible Themes
Exodus 8:12-13

     4843   plague

Exodus 8:12-14

     6702   peace, destruction

Exodus 8:12-15

     6701   peace, search for

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Mary, Future Mother of Jesus, visits Elisabeth, Future Mother of John the Baptist.
(in the Hill Country of Judæa, b.c. 5.) ^C Luke I. 39-56. ^c 39 And Mary arose in these days [within a week or two after the angel appeared to her] and went into the hill country [the district of Judah lying south of Jerusalem, of which the city of Hebron was the center] with haste [she fled to those whom God had inspired, so that they could understand her condition and know her innocence--to those who were as Joseph needed to be inspired, that he might understand--Matt. i. 18-25], into a city
J. W. McGarvey—The Four-Fold Gospel

Blasphemous Accusations of the Jews.
(Galilee.) ^A Matt. XII. 22-37; ^B Mark III. 19-30; ^C Luke XI. 14-23. ^b 19 And he cometh into a house. [Whose house is not stated.] 20 And the multitude cometh together again [as on a previous occasion--Mark ii. 1], so that they could not so much as eat bread. [They could not sit down to a regular meal. A wonderful picture of the intense importunity of people and the corresponding eagerness of Jesus, who was as willing to do as they were to have done.] 21 And when his friends heard it, they went
J. W. McGarvey—The Four-Fold Gospel

He Does Battle for the Faith; He Restores Peace among those who were at Variance; He Takes in Hand to Build a Stone Church.
57. (32). There was a certain clerk in Lismore whose life, as it is said, was good, but his faith not so. He was a man of some knowledge in his own eyes, and dared to say that in the Eucharist there is only a sacrament and not the fact[718] of the sacrament, that is, mere sanctification and not the truth of the Body. On this subject he was often addressed by Malachy in secret, but in vain; and finally he was called before a public assembly, the laity however being excluded, in order that if it were
H. J. Lawlor—St. Bernard of Clairvaux's Life of St. Malachy of Armagh

Exodus
The book of Exodus--so named in the Greek version from the march of Israel out of Egypt--opens upon a scene of oppression very different from the prosperity and triumph in which Genesis had closed. Israel is being cruelly crushed by the new dynasty which has arisen in Egypt (i.) and the story of the book is the story of her redemption. Ultimately it is Israel's God that is her redeemer, but He operates largely by human means; and the first step is the preparation of a deliverer, Moses, whose parentage,
John Edgar McFadyen—Introduction to the Old Testament

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