1 And the LORD said unto Moses, Go in unto Pharaoh: for I have hardened his heart, and the heart of his servants, that I might show these my signs before him:
2 And that thou mayest tell in the ears of thy son, and of thy son's son, what things I have wrought in Egypt, and my signs which I have done among them; that ye may know how that I am the LORD.
3 And Moses and Aaron came in unto Pharaoh, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD God of the Hebrews, How long wilt thou refuse to humble thyself before me? let my people go, that they may serve me.
4 Else, if thou refuse to let my people go, behold, to morrow will I bring the locusts into thy coast:
5 And they shall cover the face of the earth, that one cannot be able to see the earth: and they shall eat the residue of that which is escaped, which remaineth unto you from the hail, and shall eat every tree which groweth for you out of the field:
6 And they shall fill thy houses, and the houses of all thy servants, and the houses of all the Egyptians; which neither thy fathers, nor thy fathers' fathers have seen, since the day that they were upon the earth unto this day. And he turned himself, and went out from Pharaoh.
7 And Pharaoh's servants said unto him, How long shall this man be a snare unto us? let the men go, that they may serve the LORD their God: knowest thou not yet that Egypt is destroyed?
8 And Moses and Aaron were brought again unto Pharaoh: and he said unto them, Go, serve the LORD your God: but who are they that shall go?
9 And Moses said, We will go with our young and with our old, with our sons and with our daughters, with our flocks and with our herds will we go; for we must hold a feast unto the LORD.
10 And he said unto them, Let the LORD be so with you, as I will let you go, and your little ones: look to it; for evil is before you.
11 Not so: go now ye that are men, and serve the LORD; for that ye did desire. And they were driven out from Pharaoh's presence.
12 And the LORD said unto Moses, Stretch out thine hand over the land of Egypt for the locusts, that they may come up upon the land of Egypt, and eat every herb of the land, even all that the hail hath left.
13 And Moses stretched forth his rod over the land of Egypt, and the LORD brought an east wind upon the land all that day, and all that night; and when it was morning, the east wind brought the locusts.
14 And the locust went up over all the land of Egypt, and rested in all the coasts of Egypt: very grievous were they; before them there were no such locusts as they, neither after them shall be such.
15 For they covered the face of the whole earth, so that the land was darkened; and they did eat every herb of the land, and all the fruit of the trees which the hail had left: and there remained not any green thing in the trees, or in the herbs of the field, through all the land of Egypt.
16 Then Pharaoh called for Moses and Aaron in haste; and he said, I have sinned against the LORD your God, and against you.
17 Now therefore forgive, I pray thee, my sin only this once, and entreat the LORD your God, that he may take away from me this death only.
18 And he went out from Pharaoh, and entreated the LORD.
19 And the LORD turned a mighty strong west wind, which took away the locusts, and cast them into the Red sea; there remained not one locust in all the coasts of Egypt.
20 But the LORD hardened Pharaoh's heart, so that he would not let the children of Israel go.
21 And the LORD said unto Moses, Stretch out thine hand toward heaven, that there may be darkness over the land of Egypt, even darkness which may be felt.
22 And Moses stretched forth his hand toward heaven; and there was a thick darkness in all the land of Egypt three days:
23 They saw not one another, neither rose any from his place for three days: but all the children of Israel had light in their dwellings.
24 And Pharaoh called unto Moses, and said, Go ye, serve the LORD; only let your flocks and your herds be stayed: let your little ones also go with you.
25 And Moses said, Thou must give us also sacrifices and burnt offerings, that we may sacrifice unto the LORD our God.
26 Our cattle also shall go with us; there shall not an hoof be left behind; for thereof must we take to serve the LORD our God; and we know not with what we must serve the LORD, until we come thither.
27 But the LORD hardened Pharaoh's heart, and he would not let them go.
28 And Pharaoh said unto him, Get thee from me, take heed to thyself, see my face no more; for in that day thou seest my face thou shalt die.
29 And Moses said, Thou hast spoken well, I will see thy face again no more.
Exodus 10 is the tenth chapter of the book of Exodus in the Old Testament of the Bible. This chapter continues the story of Moses and the Israelites as they are still in Egypt, under the rule of Pharaoh. In this chapter, God sends a series of plagues upon Egypt to convince Pharaoh to let the Israelites go. This chapter is a continuation of the theme of God's power and Pharaoh's stubbornness, as well as the ongoing struggle for freedom and liberation. It also highlights the consequences of disobedience and the importance of faith and obedience to God.
The chapter begins with God speaking to Moses, telling him to go to Pharaoh once again and demand that he let the Israelites go. God warns Moses that He will continue to harden Pharaoh's heart, but this time it will be for the purpose of showing His power and glory in the land of Egypt. God then instructs Moses to tell Pharaoh that if he refuses to let the Israelites go, He will bring locusts upon the land.
Moses and Aaron go to Pharaoh and deliver God's message, but Pharaoh's heart remains hardened. As a result, God brings a plague of locusts upon the land. The locusts cover the entire land, devouring all the vegetation and crops. The Egyptians are left with nothing to eat, and Pharaoh finally calls for Moses and Aaron to plead for God's mercy. He confesses his sin and asks for the locusts to be removed. Moses prays to God, and the locusts are blown away by a strong wind.
However, as soon as the locusts are gone, Pharaoh's heart is hardened once again. He refuses to let the Israelites go, and God sends another plague upon the land. This time, it is a plague of darkness that covers the entire land of Egypt for three days. The darkness is so thick that the Egyptians cannot see each other, and they are unable to leave their homes. However, the Israelites still have light in their homes.
Despite this, Pharaoh still refuses to let the Israelites go. He tells Moses to take the Israelites, but to leave their livestock behind. Moses refuses and tells Pharaoh that they must take everything with them in order to properly worship God. Pharaoh's heart remains hardened, and he drives Moses away.
As the plagues continue, God is showing His power and might over the gods of Egypt. Each plague is a direct attack on a specific Egyptian god, showing that they are powerless compared to the God of Israel. However, Pharaoh and the Egyptians continue to resist and refuse to acknowledge God's power.
The consequences of this disobedience are dire. The plagues continue to devastate the land of Egypt, causing suffering and destruction. The people of Egypt are experiencing the consequences of their leader's stubbornness and refusal to obey God's commands. The Israelites, on the other hand, are protected by God and are able to witness His power and faithfulness.
Throughout the story of the plagues, Moses and the Israelites demonstrate their faith and obedience to God. Despite the hardships they face, they continue to trust in God and follow His instructions. This is in stark contrast to Pharaoh and the Egyptians, who refuse to acknowledge God's power and continue to resist His commands.
Through the plagues, God is teaching the Israelites and us the importance of faith and obedience. He is showing that those who trust in Him and follow His commands will be protected and blessed, while those who reject Him and disobey will face consequences. This is a lesson that is still relevant today, as we are reminded of the importance of having faith in God and obeying His commands.
The tenth chapter of Exodus serves as a reminder of God's power and the consequences of disobedience. It also highlights the ongoing struggle for freedom and liberation, as the Israelites continue to fight for their release from slavery in Egypt. This chapter also emphasizes the importance of faith and obedience to God, as the Israelites demonstrate their trust in Him while Pharaoh and the Egyptians continue to resist and suffer the consequences of their disobedience.
Furthermore, this chapter also shows the ongoing battle between God and the false gods of Egypt. Each plague is a direct attack on a specific Egyptian god, demonstrating that they are no match for the one true God of Israel. This is a reminder that there is no other god but God, and He is all-powerful and sovereign over all.
Overall, Exodus 10 is a continuation of the themes and lessons that are present throughout the book of Exodus. It serves as a reminder of God's power and faithfulness, the consequences of disobedience, and the importance of faith and obedience to Him. It is a powerful chapter that teaches us important lessons about God and His relationship with His people.
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