Bible Chapter Summary
Exodus 11 Summary
The Final Plague Announced
The LORD tells Moses that one final plague will come upon Egypt, after which Pharaoh will not merely release Israel but forcibly drive them out entirely. Moses is instructed to have the Israelites ask their Egyptian neighbours for jewels of silver and gold, and God grants the people favour in Egyptian eyes; Moses himself is held in great esteem throughout the land. Moses then proclaims God's word that at midnight the LORD will pass through Egypt and every firstborn — from Pharaoh's heir on the throne to the maidservant's child, as well as the firstborn of animals — will die, while no harm at all will come to the children of Israel, demonstrating God's distinction between Egypt and His people. Moses departs from Pharaoh in great anger, and the LORD reaffirms that Pharaoh's heart would remain hardened so that God's wonders might be multiplied in Egypt.
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Exodus 11:1
“And the LORD said unto Moses, Yet will I bring one plague more upon Pharaoh, and upon Egypt; afterwards he will let you go hence: when he shall let you go, he shall surely thrust you out hence altogether.”
Exodus 11:5
“And all the firstborn in the land of Egypt shall die, from the firstborn of Pharaoh that sitteth upon his throne, even unto the firstborn of the maidservant that is behind the mill; and all the firstborn of beasts.”
Exodus 11:7
“But against any of the children of Israel shall not a dog move his tongue, against man or beast: that ye may know how that the LORD doth put a difference between the Egyptians and Israel.”
Exodus 11:9
“And the LORD said unto Moses, Pharaoh shall not hearken unto you; that my wonders may be multiplied in the land of Egypt.”
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