Why did God send the ten plagues on Egypt?+
God sent the ten plagues to show Pharaoh His power and to convince him to let the Israelite people go free from slavery. Each plague demonstrated God's control over nature and made it clear that the God of the Israelites was more powerful than the Egyptian gods and Pharaoh.
What did the plagues do to Egypt?+
The plagues caused terrible destruction throughout Egypt. They destroyed crops and water supplies, brought disease to people and animals, and caused great suffering. Each plague was designed to show God's judgment on Egypt and Pharaoh's stubbornness until finally Pharaoh let the Israelites leave.
Did the plagues affect the Israelites too?+
No, God protected the Israelites from most of the plagues. They lived in a different area called Goshen where the plagues didn't reach them. This showed that God's power could protect His people while punishing those who refused to obey Him.