Miłosierdzie Boże w plagach egipskich (Wj 7,14-11,10)

Abstract

This article discusses the presentation of the so-called “Plagues of Egypt” in the Bible, but from only one perspective, the topic of the Divine Mercy. When asking the question “how?”, the inspired text from Ex 7:14-11:10 tells about the Plagues which affected Egypt. It answers the following question: “what image of God does it show to the reader and what is the main idea of this image?”. The author proves that discussing “plagues” according to Semitic image, really highlights the truth about the Divine merciful love (even in such experiences where, at a first superficial reading, it may seem as the most cruel and incomprehensible punishment). Summing up, the text confirms this interpretation by the reference to the Wis 12:20[-21a] text and testimony of the Revelation of St John the Divine.