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.
2 Speak now in the ears of the people, and let every man borrow of his neighbour, and every woman of her neighbour, jewels of silver, and jewels of gold.
3 And the LORD gave the people favour in the sight of the Egyptians. Moreover the man Moses was very great in the land of Egypt, in the sight of Pharaoh’s servants, and in the sight of the people.
4 And Moses said, Thus saith the LORD, About midnight will I go out into the midst of Egypt:
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.
6 And there shall be a great cry throughout all the land of Egypt, such as there was none like it, nor shall be like it any more.
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.
8 And all these thy servants shall come down unto me, and bow down themselves unto me, saying, Get thee out, and all the people that follow thee: and after that I will go out. And he went out from Pharaoh in a great anger.
9 And the LORD said unto Moses, Pharaoh shall not hearken unto you; that my wonders may be multiplied in the land of Egypt.
10 And Moses and Aaron did all these wonders before Pharaoh: and the LORD hardened Pharaoh’s heart, so that he would not let the children of Israel go out of his land.
Common Questions About Exodus 11
What final plague does God announce in chapter 11?
God announces through Moses that at midnight He will pass through Egypt and every firstborn son will die, from Pharaoh's firstborn to the firstborn of slaves and even livestock, while not even a dog will bark against the Israelites, showing a clear distinction between Egypt and God's people.
How does the chapter describe Moses's standing by this point?
The chapter notes that Moses was highly regarded in the sight of Pharaoh's officials and the Egyptian people, showing that despite Pharaoh's continued resistance, Moses's credibility and God's power had become widely recognized throughout Egyptian society.
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Questions to Think About
- This final, most severe plague was announced clearly in advance, giving one last opportunity for response. How do you respond to clear warnings in your own life, whether spiritual or practical?
- Moses's growing respect among the Egyptians came through consistent faithfulness over a difficult, extended process. How do you build trust and credibility over time even during a challenging season?
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