# locust #

## Facts: ##

The term "locust" refers to a kind of large, flying grasshopper that sometimes flies in a swarm which is very destructive, eating all vegetation in its path. 
 
* Locusts and other grasshoppers are large, straight-winged insects with long, jointed back legs that give them the ability to jump a long way.
* In the Old Testament, swarming locusts are 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. 

(Translation suggestions: [How to Translate Names](https://git.door43.org/Door43/en-ta-translate-vol1/src/master/content/translate_names.md))

(See also: [captive](../other/captive.md) **·** [egypt](../other/egypt.md) **·** [israel](../other/israel.md) **·** [johnthebaptist](../other/johnthebaptist.md) **·** [plague](../other/plague.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [2 Chronicles 06:28-31](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/2ch/06/28)
* [Deuteronomy 28:38-39](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/deu/28/38)
* [Exodus 10:3-4](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/exo/10/03)
* [Mark 01:4-6](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/mrk/01/04)
* [Proverbs 30:27-28](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/pro/30/27)