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Exodus 8:10

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And he said, To morrow. And he said, Be it according to thy word: that thou mayest know that there is none like unto the LORD our God.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And he said, 'Tomorrow.' And Moses said, 'It will be just as you say, so that you may know there is no one like the LORD our God.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Moses agrees to Pharaoh's request to end the plague tomorrow, using this as proof that the LORD is uniquely powerful above all other gods.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Exodus, this verse occurs during the plagues God sent upon Egypt to compel Pharaoh to release the Israelites from slavery. Moses, acting as God's spokesperson, is negotiating with Pharaoh after the plague of frogs, and Pharaoh requests the frogs be removed the next day to test God's power. This moment highlights the ongoing conflict between the God of Israel and the false gods of Egypt, emphasizing God's unique authority.

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