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Blains are mentioned in the context of the biblical plagues that God inflicted upon Egypt as a demonstration of His power and as a means to compel Pharaoh to release the Israelites from bondage. The term "blains" refers to inflamed sores or boils, which are characterized by swelling and the presence of pus. This affliction is specifically noted in the sixth plague described in the Book of Exodus.

Biblical Reference:

The primary biblical reference to blains is found inExodus 9:8-11. In this passage, the Lord instructs Moses and Aaron to take handfuls of soot from a furnace and scatter it toward the sky in the presence of Pharaoh. This act results in the soot becoming fine dust over the land of Egypt, causing festering boils to break out on both humans and animals throughout the land.

Exodus 9:10-11 states: "So they took soot from the furnace and stood before Pharaoh. Moses tossed it into the air, and festering boils broke out on man and beast. The magicians could not stand before Moses because the boils had afflicted them and all the Egyptians."

Theological Significance:

The plague of blains, or boils, serves as a powerful symbol of divine judgment and the futility of resisting God's will. The affliction of both humans and animals underscores the comprehensive nature of God's power and the extent of His control over creation. The inability of Pharaoh's magicians to replicate or counteract this plague further highlights the supremacy of the God of Israel over the gods of Egypt.

From a theological perspective, the plague of blains is a manifestation of God's justice and a call to repentance. It serves as a reminder of the consequences of hardening one's heart against God's commands. The physical suffering caused by the boils is a tangible representation of the spiritual and moral decay that results from disobedience to God.

Historical and Cultural Context:

In the ancient Near Eastern context, skin diseases and boils were often seen as signs of divine displeasure or punishment. The Egyptians, known for their advanced medical practices, would have been particularly alarmed by a widespread outbreak of such a condition, especially one that their own magicians and healers could not cure.

The use of soot from a furnace in the initiation of this plague may also carry symbolic weight. Furnaces were associated with labor and oppression, particularly in the context of the Israelites' enslavement in Egypt. Thus, the very instrument of their oppression becomes a tool of divine retribution.

Moral and Spiritual Lessons:

The account of the plague of blains invites reflection on the nature of suffering and the importance of humility before God. It challenges believers to consider the ways in which they might be resisting God's will in their own lives and to seek His mercy and guidance. The account also serves as a testament to God's faithfulness in delivering His people, even in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles.

In summary, the plague of blains is a vivid demonstration of God's power and a call to recognize His authority. It serves as a reminder of the importance of obedience and the consequences of defiance against the divine will.Occurs only in connection with the sixth plague of Egypt (Exodus 9:9, 10). InDeuteronomy 28:27, 35, it is called "the botch of Egypt." It seems to have been the fearful disease of black leprosy, a kind of elephantiasis, producing burning ulcers.BLAINS

blanz (abha`bu`ah: only inExodus 9:9, 10): Pustules containing fluid around a boil or inflamed sore. It is an Old English word "bleyen," used sometimes as a synonym for boil. Wyclif (1382) uses the expression "stinkende bleyne" for Job's sores. The Hebrew word is from a root which means that which bubbles up.

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76. ababuah -- blisters, boils
...blains. (by reduplication) from an unused root (meaning to belch forth); an
inflammatory pustule (as eruption) --blains. 75, 76. ababuah. 77 ....

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Blains (2 Occurrences)
...BLAINS. blanz (abha`bu`ah: only in Exodus 9:9, 10): Pustules containing fluid around
a boil or inflamed sore.... Multi-Version ConcordanceBlains (2 Occurrences)....

Blame (14 Occurrences)

Plague (142 Occurrences)
... Warning was given of its coming. (6.) The sixth plague, of "boils andblains,"
like the third, was sent without warning (Exodus 9:8-12)....

Blades (5 Occurrences)

Sprinkleth (11 Occurrences)
... 10 And they take the soot of the furnace, and stand before Pharaoh, and Moses
sprinkleth it towards the heavens, and it is a boil 'with'blains, breaking forth...

Soot (3 Occurrences)
... And they took ashes of the furnace, and stood before Pharaoh; and Moses sprinkled
it up toward heaven; and it became a boil breaking forth withblains upon man...

Sprinkling (48 Occurrences)
... According to Exodus (9:8, 10) the plague of "boils andblains" was caused through
the sprinkling of ashes ("soot" the Revised Version margin) in the air toward...

Sprinkle (37 Occurrences)
... According to Exodus (9:8, 10) the plague of "boils andblains" was caused through
the sprinkling of ashes ("soot" the Revised Version margin) in the air toward...

Beast (243 Occurrences)
... Exodus 9:9 And it shall become small dust in all the land of Egypt, and shall be
a boil breaking forth withblains upon man, and upon beast, throughout all the...

Heavenward (4 Occurrences)
... And they took ashes of the furnace, and stood before Pharaoh; and Moses sprinkled
it up toward heaven; and it became a boil breaking forth withblains upon man...

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