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Murrain

Heb. deber, “destruction,” a “great mortality”, the fifth plague that fell upon the Egyptians (Ex. 9:3). It was some distemper that resulted in the sudden and widespread death of the cattle. It was confined to the cattle of the Egyptians that were in the field (9:6).

In the Bible

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Verses where Murrain is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).

  • Exodus 9:3

    then the hand of the LORD will bring a severe plague on your livestock in the field—on your horses, donkeys, camels, herds, and flocks.

Scripture on Murrain

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Sources · Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)

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