And I, behold, I will harden the hearts of the Egyptians, and they shall follow them: and I will get me honour upon Pharaoh, and upon all his host, upon his chariots, and upon his horsemen.
And I will make the Egyptians stubborn and determined, so they will chase after the Israelites. I will bring honor to myself by showing my power over Pharaoh and all his army, his chariots, and his cavalry.
God is saying He will make the Egyptians pursue the Israelites so that He can demonstrate His power and bring glory to His name through their defeat.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Exodus, the Israelites had just been freed from slavery in Egypt after a series of plagues, and they were now trapped at the Red Sea with Pharaoh's army approaching. God was speaking to Moses, assuring him that He would harden the hearts of the Egyptians to pursue the Israelites, which would set the stage for a miraculous deliverance. This event highlights God's control over human actions to fulfill His promises and demonstrate His power to the nations.
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