Prophetic Fulfillments — Exodus 7

2 fulfillments

Prophecy in
- Exodus 7:3
I will make Pharaoh's heart stubborn so I can multiply my miraculous signs and wonders in the land of Egypt.
Context
God is speaking to Moses, preparing him for the confrontation with Pharaoh. God reveals His plan to harden Pharaoh's heart to demonstrate His power through signs and wonders.
Fulfillment
- complete
  Fulfilled in
  Exodus 7:13, Exodus 9:12, Exodus 10:20, Exodus 11:10
  Throughout the narrative of the plagues, Pharaoh's heart is repeatedly hardened, allowing God to perform numerous signs and wonders, culminating in the liberation of the Israelites.
Theological significance
This prophecy underscores God's sovereignty and His ability to use human resistance to fulfill His divine purposes. It also sets the stage for the demonstration of God's power over the gods of Egypt.
Related references
- Romans 9:17-18
- Exodus 4:21
Prophecy in
- Exodus 7:5
When I raise my powerful hand and bring out the Israelites, the Egyptians will know that I am the LORD.
Context
God is explaining to Moses the purpose behind the signs and wonders He will perform in Egypt, which is to reveal His identity and power to the Egyptians.
Fulfillment
- complete
  Fulfilled in
  Exodus 12:31-32, Exodus 14:4, Exodus 14:18
  The Egyptians come to recognize the power of the LORD through the plagues and the eventual exodus of the Israelites, particularly at the Red Sea.
Theological significance
This prophecy highlights God's desire to be known and acknowledged as the one true God, not only by Israel but by all nations. It emphasizes the theme of God's glory being revealed through His acts of deliverance.
Related references
- Exodus 9:16
- Psalm 106:8

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