Exodus 9:1 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Then the LORD said unto Moses, Go in unto Pharaoh, and tell him, Thus saith the LORD God of the Hebrews, Let my people go, that they may serve me.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Then the LORD said to Moses, 'Go to Pharaoh and tell him, This is what the LORD God of the Hebrews says: Let my people go so they can worship me.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is commanding Moses to demand that Pharaoh release the Israelites from slavery so they can be free to worship Him.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Exodus, the Israelites had been enslaved in Egypt for generations, and God had chosen Moses to lead them out of bondage as part of His covenant promise. This verse occurs during the escalating conflict between God and Pharaoh, where God instructs Moses to deliver a direct demand for the Hebrews' release so they can worship Him freely. It highlights God's sovereignty and His use of plagues to demonstrate His power over the Egyptian gods and rulers.

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Moses and Aaron went to Pharaoh and said to him, 'This is what the LORD, the God of the Hebrews, says: How long will you refuse to humble yourself before me? Let my people go so they can worship me.'

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Then Pharaoh called Moses to him and said, 'Go ahead and worship the LORD, but leave your livestock behind. You can take your children with you.'

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So Moses and Aaron were brought back to Pharaoh, and he said to them, 'Go ahead and worship the LORD your God. But tell me, who exactly will be going?'

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