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Exodus 11

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1Yahweh said to Moses, “I will bring yet one more plague 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 will be a great cry throughout all the land of Egypt, such as there has not been, nor will 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, but Yahweh hardened Pharaoh’s heart, and he didn’t let the children of Israel go out of his land.

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Exodus Chapter 11 presents a pivotal moment in the narrative of the Israelites' liberation from Egyptian bondage. God speaks to Moses, foretelling the final plague that will strike Egypt, which will lead to the release of the Israelites. This plague will be the death of the firstborn in every household, from the firstborn of Pharaoh to the firstborn of the lowest servant. This severe judgment underscores God's sovereignty and the seriousness of Pharaoh's refusal to heed His commands. The chapter emphasizes that this event will not only demonstrate God's power but will also compel the Egyptians to let the Israelites go, fulfilling His promise of deliverance.

The chapter also highlights the distinction God makes between the Israelites and the Egyptians, as He assures Moses that no harm will come to the Israelites during this plague. This divine protection serves as a reminder of God's covenant relationship with His people. Additionally, Moses is instructed to communicate to the Israelites the importance of asking their Egyptian neighbors for silver and gold, which they will receive favorably, further illustrating God's provision for His people as they prepare to leave Egypt. The chapter concludes with a sense of impending judgment and the hope of liberation, setting the stage for the dramatic events that will follow in the Exodus narrative. #Exodus #Plagues #Moses #Israelites #Egypt

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