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Exodus 9:30

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
But as for thee and thy servants, I know that ye will not yet fear the LORD God.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

But as for you and your officials, I know that you still won't respect and reverence the LORD God.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Moses is telling Pharaoh that despite all the plagues, he knows Pharaoh and his leaders still won't truly respect or submit to God's authority.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Exodus, Moses is confronting Pharaoh during the plagues that God sent to compel Egypt to release the Israelites from slavery, as part of His covenant promise to deliver His people. At this stage, after the severe plague of hail has devastated the land, Moses warns Pharaoh that neither he nor his servants will yet truly fear the Lord God, revealing the ongoing hardness of Pharaoh's heart. This event underscores God's sovereignty in judging nations that oppose His will.

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