7274. In the land of Egypt. That this signifies where are they who infest, is evident from the signification of “the land of Egypt,” as being where they are who are in falsities, and infest (see n. 7240).

6910. And smite Egypt with all My wonders. That this signifies the means of Divine power against falsities, is evident from the signification of “Egypt,” as being falsity (of which frequently above); and from the signification of “wonders,” as being the means of Divine power, whereby they are subjugated who are in evils and infest. That “wonders” denote the means of Divine power, by which they are subjugated who are in falsities, is evident from the wonders or miracles done in Egypt, whereby the Egyptians were at last driven to send away the sons of Israel; every such wonder or miracle there signifies a means of Divine power.