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Exodus 10:16

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Then Pharaoh called for Moses and Aaron in haste; and he said, I have sinned against the LORD your God, and against you.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Then Pharaoh quickly called for Moses and Aaron, and he said, 'I have sinned against the LORD your God, and against you.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Pharaoh finally admits his wrongdoing to God and Moses after experiencing God's judgment through the plagues.

📚 Historical Context

In the biblical account of Exodus, Pharaoh, the ruler of Egypt, is enduring a series of plagues sent by God to compel him to release the Israelites from slavery, as part of God's plan to deliver His people. After the devastating plague of locusts ravages the land, Pharaoh urgently summons Moses and Aaron in a moment of desperation, confessing his sin against God and them. This event highlights Pharaoh's recurring pattern of temporary submission that ultimately does not lead to lasting obedience.

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