And Moses said unto the LORD, Then the Egyptians shall hear it, (for thou broughtest up this people in thy might from among them;)
And Moses said to the LORD, 'Then the Egyptians will hear about it, because you brought this people up from among them by your great power.'
Moses is reminding God that if He destroys Israel, the Egyptians will hear about it and know that God rescued these people with His mighty power.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Numbers, the Israelites were in the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt, facing a crisis of faith when the spies returned with a fearful report about the inhabitants of Canaan, leading to rebellion against God and Moses. Moses, as their leader and intercessor, was pleading with God not to destroy the people, arguing that such an action would cause the Egyptians to doubt God's power and question His ability to fulfill His promises. This verse captures Moses reminding God of the mighty deliverance from Egypt to underscore the potential damage to God's reputation among the nations.
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