Why did god punish Egypt?
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Reasons for Divine Punishment
In the Book of Exodus, the series of calamities known as the Plagues of Egypt (Hebrew: מכות מצרים) comprises ten afflictions that Yahweh imposes upon the Egyptians. The purpose of these plagues is to persuade the Pharaoh to free the Israelites, who are held in bondage. Each plague confronts both the Pharaoh and one of the deities worshipped by the Egyptians, serving as signs and wonders from Yahweh as a reaction to the...