Exodus 10:19 bbe — And the Lord sent a very strong west wind, which took up the locusts, driving them into the Red Sea; not one locust was…

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"And the Lord sent a very strong west wind, which took up the locusts, driving them into the Red Sea; not one locust was to be seen in any part of Egypt."

— Exodus 10:19, Bible in Basic English

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Exodus 10 — Context

16

Then Pharaoh quickly sent for Moses and Aaron, and said, I have done evil against the Lord your God and against you.

17

Let me now have forgiveness for my sin this time only, and make prayer to the Lord your God that he will take away from me this death only.

18

So he went out from Pharaoh and made prayer to the Lord.

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And the Lord sent a very strong west wind, which took up the locusts, driving them into the Red Sea; not one locust was to be seen in any part of Egypt.

20

But the Lord made Pharaoh's heart hard, and he did not let the children of Israel go.

21

And the Lord said to Moses, Let your hand be stretched out to heaven, and all the land of Egypt will be dark, so that men will be feeling their way about in the dark.

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And when Moses' hand was stretched out, dark night came over all the land of Egypt for three days;

Exodus 10:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 10:19 say?
Exodus 10:19 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And the Lord sent a very strong west wind, which took up the locusts, driving them into the Red Sea; not one locust was to be seen in any part of Egypt.”
Where is Exodus 10:19 in the Bible?
Exodus 10:19 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 10, verse 19.
Who wrote Exodus?
Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Exodus about?
Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.
What are the major themes of Exodus?
Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 10:19.
What translation should I read Exodus 10:19 in?
Exodus 10:19 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Exodus 10:19?
Exodus 10:19 reads (BBE): “And the Lord sent a very strong west wind, which took up the locusts, driving them into the Red Sea; not one locust was to be seen in any part of Egypt.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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