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Exodus 7:4

King James Version (KJV)

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Exodus 7:4

Verse 4 of 25

Scripture focus

But Pharaoh shall not hearken unto you, that I may lay my hand upon Egypt, and bring forth mine armies, [and] my people the children of Israel, out of the land of Egypt by great judgments.

Exodus 7:4 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Exodus 7:4

Theological / Devotional

Lay my hand upon Egypt. God foresaw the obstinacy of Pharaoh, who had the privilege of setting his will against God’s, if he chose to do so. Thus there would be a great display of divine power, such as would attract the attention of all Egypt and of the surrounding nations as well. As a result, the power and majesty of the true God would be respected, and the nations would fear to interfere with His people (see Exodus 15:14–16; Deuteronomy 2:25 ; 11:25; etc.).

Mine armies. Literally, “My hosts,” as in the RSV. As they left Egypt the Israelites “were unarmed, and unaccustomed to war” (Patriarchs and Prophets, p. 282; see also on Exodus 13:18). Their organization for the journey was only partially completed when they left Goshen, and was not perfected until they reached Mt. Sinai.

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