Exodus 9:28 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Intreat the LORD (for it is enough) that there be no more mighty thunderings and hail; and I will let you go, and ye shall stay no longer.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Pray to the LORD (this is enough) that there will be no more terrible thunder and hail, and I will let you go, you won't have to stay here any longer.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Pharaoh is begging Moses to pray for the thunder and hail to stop, promising to finally let the Israelites leave Egypt.

📚 Historical Context

In the biblical narrative of Exodus, this verse occurs during the plagues God sent on Egypt to compel Pharaoh to release the Israelites from slavery. At this point, the seventh plague of severe hail and thunder has caused widespread destruction, leading Pharaoh to temporarily relent and negotiate with Moses. Desperate to end the disaster, Pharaoh promises to let the Israelites go if Moses intercedes with God.

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