Catholic Public Domain Version
Exodus 10:19
“And he caused a very strong wind to blow from the west, and, seizing the locusts, it cast them into the Red Sea. There remained not so much as one in all the parts of Egypt.”
Verse Explanation
A saved explanation for Exodus 10:19.
Plain-language explanation
God brings the locust plague to an end by sending a very strong west wind. The wind drives the locusts away, and they are carried into the Red Sea. As a result, there are no locusts left anywhere in Egypt.
Catholic context
Many Catholics read this as a reminder that God has power over nature and can both allow events for a purpose and then bring them to a close. The account also shows God’s control over what seemed unstoppable to Pharaoh and Egypt.
Historical background
This verse comes after earlier plagues that target Egypt and pressure Pharaoh to release Israel from slavery. The “Red Sea” here functions as a real geographic boundary associated with Egypt’s coastal region, emphasizing the finality of the removal of the locusts.
Reflection
When the text says, “There remained not so much as one,” it challenges us not to treat God’s word or God’s timing as uncertain. Even what feels overwhelming can be restrained or reversed by God.
Practical takeaway
If something in your life feels like it has taken over, bring it to prayer. Ask for patience and for the grace to trust that God can “remove” what is beyond your control—often in ways you don’t expect.
Prayer
Lord God, you command the wind and the seas. Help me trust you when problems feel endless. Teach me to turn to you in prayer, and grant me peace as you work in your own time. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.