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Exodus 3:20

King James Version (KJV)

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Exodus 3:20

Verse 20 of 22

Scripture focus

And I will stretch out my hand, and smite Egypt with all my wonders which I will do in the midst thereof: and after that he will let you go.

Exodus 3:20 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Exodus 3:20

Theological / Devotional

After that. This statement is not at variance with v. 19. The meaning of vs. 19 and 20 is that Pharaoh would not be willing to let Israel depart even after being smitten by the strong hand of God, but that he would be compelled to do so against his will. Even after the ninth plague Pharaoh still refused to let them go (ch. 10:27), and when he finally gave permission upon the death of his first-born, and in fact drove them out (ch. 12:31-33), he soon changed his mind and pursued them (ch. 14:5-9). The strong hand of God had not broken the king’s will, but was nevertheless instrumental in delivering Israel.

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