Read Exodus 9.13-35. In 9.13-35: The seventh plague: Thunder, hail, and fire pour out of the skies. In verses 20-21: The story acknowledges for the first time a distinction between some Egyptians who feared the word of the Lord and those who did not regard his word of the Lord. In verse 22: The plagues' disruption of the order established by God at creation now extends to the plants as well as animals and humans (Gen 1.11-12; 2.5). In verse 26: On the separation of Israelites in the land of Goshen, see comment on 8.22. In verse 27: This is the first time Pharaoh confesses "I have sinned." He will do so one more time in 10.16. In verse 32; Some plants survive, only to be devoured in the next plague (10.12, 15). In verses 34-35; On Pharaoh's hardened heart, see comment 4.21. Comments or Questions..
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