KJV ORIGINAL
And I am sure that the king of Egypt will not let you go, no, not by a mighty hand.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And I know for certain that the king of Egypt will not let you go, not even when faced with great power.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is telling Moses that Pharaoh will stubbornly refuse to release the Israelites, even when confronted with divine power.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Exodus, God is speaking to Moses from the burning bush, commissioning him to lead the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt. At this time, the Israelites had been oppressed for generations under Pharaoh's rule, and God is foretelling that Pharaoh will resist releasing them, even when confronted with divine power. This sets the stage for the miraculous events like the plagues that would eventually force Pharaoh's hand.
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