Exodus 11
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1Yahweh said to Moses, “Yet one plague more will I bring on Pharaoh, and on Egypt; afterwards he will let you go. When he lets you go, he will surely thrust you out altogether. 2Speak now in the ears of the people, and let every man ask of his neighbor, and every woman of her neighbor, jewels of silver, and jewels of gold.” 3Yahweh gave the people favor in the sight of the Egyptians. Moreover the man Moses was very great in the land of Egypt, in the sight of Pharaoh’s servants, and in the sight of the people. 4Moses said, “This is what Yahweh says: ‘About midnight I will go out into the middle of Egypt, 5and all the firstborn in the land of Egypt shall die, from the firstborn of Pharaoh who sits on his throne, even to the firstborn of the female servant who is behind the mill; and all the firstborn of livestock. 6There shall be a great cry throughout all the land of Egypt, such as there has not been, nor shall be any more. 7But against any of the children of Israel a dog won’t even bark or move its tongue, against man or animal; that you may know that Yahweh makes a distinction between the Egyptians and Israel. 8All these servants of yours will come down to me, and bow down themselves to me, saying, “Get out, with all the people who follow you”; and after that I will go out.’” He went out from Pharaoh in hot anger. 9Yahweh said to Moses, “Pharaoh won’t listen to you, that my wonders may be multiplied in the land of Egypt.” 10Moses and Aaron did all these wonders before Pharaoh, and Yahweh hardened Pharaoh’s heart, and he didn’t let the children of Israel go out of his land.
World English Bible (public domain)
“Then the Lord said to Moses, "Pharaoh will not listen to you, that my wonders may be multiplied in the land of Egypt."”
Exodus 11:9
Summary
Exodus chapter 11 serves as a pivotal moment leading to the final act of God's judgment against Egypt. In this chapter, God instructs Moses about the impending final plague, which will lead to the death of the firstborn in every Egyptian household. God informs Moses that this will demonstrate His might and compel Pharaoh to release the Israelites from bondage. This act of judgment reflects God's sovereignty and the righteousness of His will against oppression and injustice. God's distinction between Israel and Egypt highlights His protective love for His people amidst calamity. Moses, in turn, conveys this essential message to Pharaoh, foretelling the devastation that will come upon the land. Despite the severity of the plague, Pharaoh hardens his heart yet again. The chapter underscores the themes of obedience and divine authority, as the Israelites are instructed to prepare for their deliverance by marking their doorposts with the blood of a sacrificial lamb. This preparation foreshadows the observance of the Passover and the significance of sacrifice in the salvation of God's people. The theological significance of Exodus 11 is profound; it communicates God's desire for justice while simultaneously offering grace and exemption for His people through the blood of the lamb. This act sets the stage for future biblical themes of redemption and sacrifice, culminating in the person of Jesus Christ, the ultimate Passover Lamb for all humanity. The chapter concludes with the somber reality of judgment and the promise of deliverance, showcasing the absolute power of God to save those who trust in Him and to execute justice against those who oppose His will.
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