Plague 1: Water Turned to Blood (Exodus 7:14-24)
- Gods Targeted: Apis (god of the Nile), Isis (goddess of the Nile), Khnum (guardian of the Nile), and Osiris (associated with the Nile as his bloodstream).
Plague 2: Frogs (Exodus 8:1-15)
- God Targeted: Heqet (frog-headed goddess of birth).
Plague 3: Gnats (Exodus 8:16-19)
- God Targeted: Set (god of the desert).
Plague 4: Flies (Exodus 8:20-32)
- God Targeted: Uatchit (fly god).
Plague 5: Livestock Diseased (Exodus 9:1-7)
- Gods Targeted: Hathor (goddess of cattle) and Apis (god of cattle).
Plague 6: Boils (Exodus 9:8-12)
- Gods Targeted: Sekhmet (goddess of disease), Sunu (god of healing), and Isis (goddess of health).
Plague 7: Hail (Exodus 9:13-35)
- Gods Targeted: Nut (sky goddess), Osiris (god of crops), and Set (storm god).
Plague 8: Locusts (Exodus 10:1-20)
- Gods Targeted: Nut (sky goddess), Osiris (god of crops), and Set (storm god).
Plague 9: Darkness (Exodus 10:21-29)
- God Targeted: Re (sun god), also symbolized by Pharaoh himself.
Plague 10: Death of the Firstborn (Exodus 11-12:29-30)
- God Targeted: Isis (protector of children).
Doctrinal Significance
- Demonstration of Power: The plagues demonstrated that the God of Israel was more powerful than the Egyptian gods and that He controlled nature and life.
- Judgment Against Egyptian Deities: Each plague specifically challenged and judged the Egyptian gods associated with the natural elements and aspects of life they governed.
- Divine Protection: The Israelites were protected from the plagues, showcasing God’s covenant and protection for His people.
- Revelation of God’s Supremacy: Through these plagues, God revealed His supremacy over all creation and false deities, leading to the release of the Israelites and showcasing His power to surrounding nations.
