Exodus 11:6
"and all the firstborn in the land of Egypt shall die, from the firstborn of Pharaoh who sits on his throne, even to the firstborn of the female servant who is behind the mill, and all the firstborn of livestock."
Key Reflection
In Exodus 11:6, the Israelites hear a prophecy from Moses that all the firstborn in Egypt—ranging from Pharaoh's throne room to the humblest slave quarters and even livestock—will die. This sweeping declaration of judgment would have been profoundly shocking to the original audience, emphasizing the divine power and the universal nature of God’s wrath against Egypt, setting the stage for the dramatic events that follow at the Passover.
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