And in very deed for this cause have I raised thee up, for to shew in thee my power; and that my name may be declared throughout all the earth.
I have actually raised you up for this very reason: to show my power through you, and so that my name will be proclaimed throughout the entire earth.
God is telling Pharaoh that He allowed him to remain in power specifically to demonstrate God's mighty power to the whole world.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of God's message to Pharaoh during the plagues in Egypt, when Moses was demanding the release of the Israelite slaves. God had been demonstrating His power through devastating plagues, yet Pharaoh's heart remained hardened. Rather than destroying Pharaoh immediately, God explains that He has kept Pharaoh in his position of power as part of a greater plan to reveal God's supremacy to all nations.
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