Question

Which of the following plagues did not directly affect the animals?


the plague of blood


the plague of hail


the plague of boils


the plague of the firstborn

Answer 1

The plague that did not directly affect animals is **the plague of the firstborn**. This plague specifically targeted the firstborn of humans and livestock but was primarily a judgment against human families in Egypt.

In contrast:
- The **plague of blood** caused the waters of the Nile to turn to blood, affecting fish and other aquatic life.
- The **plague of hail** affected crops and livestock as it damaged their environment.
- The **plague of boils** caused sores and boils on humans and animals.

Thus, while the firstborn of livestock was included, the specific focus of this plague was on the firstborn of humans.