KJV ORIGINAL
And the LORD appointed a set time, saying, To morrow the LORD shall do this thing in the land.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And the LORD set a specific time, saying, 'Tomorrow the LORD will do this thing in the land.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is announcing that He will act at a precise time He has chosen - the very next day.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Exodus, Moses and Aaron are acting as God's messengers to Pharaoh, demanding the release of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. This verse occurs during the fifth plague, where God warns that a devastating pestilence will strike the livestock of the Egyptians the very next day, while sparing the Israelites. It illustrates God's sovereign control over timing and events as part of His plan to demonstrate His power and compel Pharaoh to obey.
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