Exodus 7:5 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And the Egyptians shall know that I am the LORD, when I stretch forth mine hand upon Egypt, and bring out the children of Israel from among them.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The Egyptians will know that I am the LORD when I use my power against Egypt and bring the Israelites out from among them.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is saying that through His mighty acts of rescuing Israel from Egypt, the Egyptians will recognize His supreme power and authority.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Exodus, God is commissioning Moses and Aaron to confront Pharaoh and demand the release of the Israelites, who have been enslaved in Egypt for generations. This verse occurs as God prepares to unleash the Ten Plagues, demonstrating His unmatched power to both the Egyptians and His people. Through these events, God aims to reveal His identity as the one true Lord, contrasting with the false gods of Egypt.

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