KJV ORIGINAL
For if thou refuse to let them go, and wilt hold them still,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
If you refuse to let them go and continue to hold them as slaves,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is warning Pharaoh that there will be consequences if he continues to stubbornly refuse to free the Israelites.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Exodus, the Israelites were enslaved in Egypt, and God called Moses to confront Pharaoh and demand their release as part of His plan to deliver His people. This verse is embedded in a series of warnings and plagues that God used to demonstrate His power and urge Pharaoh to let the Israelites go, highlighting the growing tension between divine authority and human stubbornness. It specifically warns of the consequences if Pharaoh continues to refuse.
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