Exodus 10:28 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And Pharaoh said unto him, Get thee from me, take heed to thyself, see my face no more; for in that day thou seest my face thou shalt die.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And Pharaoh said to him, 'Get away from me! Be careful and never let me see your face again, because the day you come before me again, you will die.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Pharaoh angrily banishes Moses from his presence and threatens to kill him if he ever returns.

📚 Historical Context

This confrontation occurs after Moses has brought multiple devastating plagues upon Egypt, and Pharaoh's heart has grown increasingly hardened against releasing the Israelites. Pharaoh had previously allowed Moses to come and go freely during negotiations, but after repeated refusals and mounting pressure from the plagues, his patience has completely run out. This represents the breaking point in their relationship before the final, most terrible plague—the death of the firstborn.

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