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locust, locusts, locust swarms, grasshoppers

Facts:

The term "locust" refers to a type of large, flying grasshopper that sometimes flies with many other of its kind in a very destructive swarm that eats all vegetation.

  • Locusts and other grasshoppers are large, straight-winged insects with long, jointed back legs that give them the ability to jump a long distance way.
  • In the Old Testament, swarming locusts were referred to figuratively as a symbol or picture of the overwhelming devastation that would come as a result of Israel's disobedience.
  • God sent locusts as one of the ten plagues against the Egyptians.
  • The New Testament says that locusts were a main source of food for John the Baptist while he was living in the desert.

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(See also: captive, Egypt, Israel, John (the Baptist), plague)

Bible References:

Word Data:

  • Strong's: H697, H1357, H1462, H1501, H2284, H3218, H5556, H6767, G200