But Pharaoh shall not hearken unto you, that I may lay my hand upon Egypt, and bring forth mine armies, and my people the children of Israel, out of the land of Egypt by great judgments.
But Pharaoh will not listen to you, so that I can show my power against Egypt and bring out my armies, my people, the Israelites, from Egypt through great acts of judgment.
God is telling Moses that Pharaoh's refusal to listen will give God the opportunity to display His mighty power and rescue His people through dramatic interventions.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Exodus, God is speaking to Moses and Aaron as He prepares them for their mission to demand the release of the Israelites from Egyptian slavery under Pharaoh. God reveals that Pharaoh will refuse to listen, which will serve as the opportunity for Him to demonstrate His power through a series of devastating judgments, known as the plagues. This narrative underscores God's sovereignty and His plan to fulfill His promises to the descendants of Abraham by delivering His people from bondage.
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