What is the meaning of Psalm 105:33? He struck • The verse begins with direct, active language: “He struck….” God Himself initiated the blow; it was no random weather pattern. • Psalm 105 as a whole recounts the plagues in Egypt (see Exodus 7–12). This line reflects the hailstorm recorded in Exodus 9:23-25, where “the LORD rained down hail” that “struck all that was in the field.” • Psalm 78:47 echoes the same event, underscoring that “He struck their vines with hail.” • The wording reminds us that the Lord’s judgments are purposeful, targeted, and righteous (Deuteronomy 32:4). their vines and fig trees • Vines and fig trees symbolize prosperity and peace throughout Scripture. Micah 4:4 pictures blessing as every man sitting “under his vine and under his fig tree.” • By hitting these specific plants, God dismantled Egypt’s economic security and daily comforts—fruit, shade, and even the wine used in celebrations (Joel 1:7; Jeremiah 5:17). • For Israel, watching Egypt’s trusted resources crumble affirmed the promise that God would likewise supply better vineyards and trees in the Promised Land (Deuteronomy 6:10-11). and shattered • “Shattered” conveys total ruin, not partial damage. Exodus 9:25 records that “the hail struck down every tree,” leaving splintered trunks. • Psalm 29:5 uses the same imagery of the Lord’s voice that “breaks the cedars,” reinforcing His unmatched power. • This decisive destruction serves as a sobering reminder that no earthly strength or agricultural know-how can stand when God chooses to judge (Isaiah 5:5-6). the trees of their country • The devastation extended beyond cultivated crops to all “the trees of their country,” illustrating nationwide judgment. • Exodus 10:15 notes that the locusts consumed “every tree that was growing,” following the hail—showing successive waves of loss. • The phrase underscores that God’s reach is comprehensive; His discipline touches the whole land when He acts (Amos 3:6). summary Psalm 105:33 highlights God’s personal, powerful strike against Egypt’s most cherished sources of sustenance and security. By leveling vines, fig trees, and every tree across the nation, the Lord displayed uncontested sovereignty, fulfilled His word to deliver Israel, and proved that all prosperity rests ultimately in His hands. |
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