Fire: Miraculous: Plagued the Egyptians
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The miraculous use of fire as a divine instrument of judgment is prominently displayed in the biblical account of the plagues of Egypt. This event is a significant demonstration of God's power and sovereignty, as He delivered the Israelites from bondage in Egypt. The plagues were a series of divine interventions that served to compel Pharaoh to release the Israelites, showcasing God's supremacy over the Egyptian gods and the natural world.

The specific plague involving fire is described in the seventh plague, which combined hail and fire. In Exodus 9:23-24 , it is recorded: "So Moses stretched out his staff toward the sky, and the LORD sent thunder and hail, and lightning struck the earth. So the LORD rained hail upon the land of Egypt. The hail fell and lightning continued flashing through it. It was the worst storm in all the land of Egypt since it had become a nation."

This plague was unique in its combination of elements—hail and fire—demonstrating the extraordinary nature of the event. The fire, likely in the form of lightning, accompanied the hail, creating a devastating effect on the land of Egypt. The miraculous nature of this plague is emphasized by its unprecedented severity and the specific targeting of the Egyptians, while the land of Goshen, where the Israelites resided, was spared (Exodus 9:26: "The only place where it did not hail was in the land of Goshen, where the Israelites lived").

The purpose of this miraculous plague was multifaceted. It served as a direct challenge to the Egyptian deities, such as Nut, the sky goddess, and Set, the storm god, demonstrating that the God of Israel held ultimate authority over the elements. Furthermore, it was a clear sign to Pharaoh and the Egyptians of God's power and the futility of resisting His will. Despite the devastation, Pharaoh's heart remained hardened, fulfilling the LORD's declaration in Exodus 9:16 : "But I have raised you up for this very purpose, that I might display My power in you and that My name might be proclaimed in all the earth."

The miraculous plague of fire and hail is a testament to God's ability to use the forces of nature to achieve His divine purposes. It underscores the theme of divine judgment and deliverance that runs throughout the Exodus narrative, highlighting God's commitment to His covenant people and His ultimate control over creation.
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Exodus 9:23,24
And Moses stretched forth his rod toward heaven: and the LORD sent thunder and hail, and the fire ran along on the ground; and the LORD rained hail on the land of Egypt.
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Why was the fire in the altar to burn continuously (Leviticus 6:13)? | GotQuestions.org

How many times has God sent fire from heaven? | GotQuestions.org

What does it mean that God is a consuming fire? | GotQuestions.org

Fire: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com

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Arson by Samson

Arson by Zimri

Arson: General Scriptures Concerning

Arson: Law Concerning

Fire

Fire Baptism

Fire in Houses: Lighted in Spring Mornings

Fire in Houses: Lighted in the Winter

Fire in Houses: Made of Charcoal

Fire in Houses: Made of Wood

Fire in Houses: Not to be Lighted on the Sabbath

Fire of Inspiration

Fire of the Destruction of the Wicked

Fire used As a Signal in War

Fire: A Symbol in the Burning Bush

Fire: A Symbol of God's Presence

Fire: A Symbol: On Sinai

Fire: A Symbol: Tongues of, on the Apostles

Fire: Affliction

Fire: At Elijah's Translation

Fire: Bright

Fire: Can be Increased in Intensity

Fire: Children Caused to Pass Through

Fire: Christ As Judge

Fire: Christ Shall Appear In

Fire: Consumes the Conspirators With Korah, Dathan, and Abiram

Fire: Consuming

Fire: Display of, in the Plagues of Egypt

Fire: Drying

Fire: Enlightening

Fire: Everlasting Fire

Fire: Frequently Employed As an Instrument of Divine Vengeance

Fire: Furnaces of

Fire: God Appeared In

Fire: God's Enemies

Fire: God's Protection

Fire: God's Vengeance

Fire: Heating

Fire: Injury From, to be Made Good by the Person Who Kindled It

Fire: Insatiable

Fire: Judgments

Fire: Kept Alive by Fuel

Fire: Lust

Fire: Melting

Fire: Miracles Connected With: David's Sacrifice

Fire: Miracles Connected With: Elijah's Sacrifice

Fire: Miracles Connected With: Miraculously Descends Upon, and Consumes, Abraham's Sacrifice

Fire: Miracles Connected With: Solomon's Sacrifice, at Dedication of the Temple

Fire: Miraculous in the Burning Bush

Fire: Miraculous: Angel Ascended In

Fire: Miraculous: Consumed the Company of Korah

Fire: Miraculous: Consumed the Sacrifice of Elijah

Fire: Miraculous: Consumed the Sacrifice of Gideon

Fire: Miraculous: Destroyed Nadab and Abihu

Fire: Miraculous: Destroyed the Enemies of Elijah

Fire: Miraculous: Destroyed the People at Taberah

Fire: Miraculous: Elijah Taken up in a Chariot of

Fire: Miraculous: Led the People of Israel in the Desert

Fire: Miraculous: On Mount Sinai at Giving of Law

Fire: Miraculous: Plagued the Egyptians

Fire: Persecution

Fire: Pillar of Fire

Fire: Punishment of the Wicked Shall be In

Fire: Purifying

Fire: Sacred: All Burn offerings Consumed By

Fire: Sacred: Always Burning on the Altar

Fire: Sacred: Came from Before the Lord

Fire: Sacred: Guilt of Burning Incense Without

Fire: Sacred: Incense Burned With

Fire: Sacred: Restored to the Temple

Fire: Spiritual Power

Fire: Spreading

Fire: The Captains of Fifties

Fire: The Church Destroying Her Enemies

Fire: The Holy Spirit

Fire: The Hope of Hypocrites

Fire: The Self-Righteous

Fire: The Tongue

Fire: The Word of God

Fire: Things Connected With: Ashes

Fire: Things Connected With: Burning Coals

Fire: Things Connected With: Flame

Fire: Things Connected With: Smoke

Fire: Things Connected With: Sparks

Fire: Though Small, Kindles a Great Matter

Fire: Torture By

Fire: Wickedness

Fire: Zeal of Angels

Fire: Zeal of Saints

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Fire-trays (6 Occurrences)

Fire-offering (45 Occurrences)

Fire-wood (4 Occurrences)

Fire-brands (3 Occurrences)

Fire-brand (3 Occurrences)

Fire-pan (4 Occurrences)

Oven-fire (2 Occurrences)

Fire-baskets (1 Occurrence)

Fire-spoon (1 Occurrence)

Fire-pans (11 Occurrences)

Hell-fire (3 Occurrences)

Ablaze (19 Occurrences)

Consumes (21 Occurrences)

Coals (28 Occurrences)

Kindle (25 Occurrences)

Consumeth (37 Occurrences)

Consuming (26 Occurrences)

Sulfur (14 Occurrences)

Quenched (22 Occurrences)

Soothing (40 Occurrences)

Censer (10 Occurrences)

Scorched (21 Occurrences)

Kindleth (9 Occurrences)

Savour (52 Occurrences)

Aroma (50 Occurrences)

Citadels (15 Occurrences)

Abihu (12 Occurrences)

Coal (7 Occurrences)

Stubble (18 Occurrences)

Strongholds (44 Occurrences)

Amber (3 Occurrences)

Afire (2 Occurrences)

Sulphur (7 Occurrences)

Kindling (4 Occurrences)

Kindles (6 Occurrences)

Charred (4 Occurrences)

Convocation (19 Occurrences)

Aflame (8 Occurrences)

Arrange (19 Occurrences)

Anammelech (1 Occurrence)

Arranged (32 Occurrences)

Singed (3 Occurrences)

Quench (14 Occurrences)

Savor (51 Occurrences)

Hell (53 Occurrences)

Soft (36 Occurrences)

Asunder (37 Occurrences)

Vapor (6 Occurrences)

Coloured (21 Occurrences)

Abi'hu (12 Occurrences)

Servile (13 Occurrences)

Storm-wind (19 Occurrences)

Spades (9 Occurrences)

Sets (80 Occurrences)

Allotment (24 Occurrences)

Sweet (147 Occurrences)

Knife (10 Occurrences)

Aaron's (53 Occurrences)

Kindled (83 Occurrences)

Consumed (213 Occurrences)

Smell (77 Occurrences)

Arts (48 Occurrences)

Storm (62 Occurrences)

Stems (31 Occurrences)

Shadrach (14 Occurrences)

Shaking (162 Occurrences)

Clouds (99 Occurrences)

Abominable (52 Occurrences)

Appeareth (31 Occurrences)

Abideth (66 Occurrences)

Chaff (24 Occurrences)

Continual (55 Occurrences)

Ziklag (13 Occurrences)

Censers (11 Occurrences)

Cleaning (8 Occurrences)

Counsellors (21 Occurrences)

Citizens (28 Occurrences)

Cycle (3 Occurrences)

Fire: Miraculous: On Mount Sinai at Giving of Law
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