How does plague develop through the rest of Scripture?

The plagues on Egypt (Exodus 11) become a pattern of God judging the proud, echoed in the trumpet and bowl plagues of Revelation, where God again judges and delivers His people.

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Where Does the Bible First Mention Plague?

Q: Where does the Bible first mention plague?

The Bible first mentions plague in Exodus 11:1, using the original word nega (נגע). God announces 'one plague more' upon Egypt—the first time the word plague names a decisive act of divine judgment that breaks oppression.

The Bible first mentions plague in Exodus 11:1, from the original word nega (נגע). God announces 'one plague more' upon Egypt—the first time the word plague names a decisive act of divine judgment that breaks oppression.

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God's plagues fall on hardened oppression and set His people free.

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