Exodus 8:9

"Then Pharaoh called for Moses and Aaron, and said, “Entreat the LORD, that he take away the frogs from me and from my people; and I will let the people go, that they may sacrifice to the LORD.”"

Key Reflection

Pharaoh's request in Exodus 8:9 reveals his limited understanding of both divine power and the consequences of his actions. By asking Moses to pray for the removal of frogs, Pharaoh demonstrates a temporary willingness to compromise but fails to grasp that this would be just one of many plagues if he continued to refuse God’s demands. The original audience would have understood that Pharaoh's offer is conditional and insincere, aimed at gaining temporary relief without conceding the ultimate authority of Yahweh or the full extent of His power over Egypt.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Glory over me -See the margin, “have honor over me,” i. e. have the honor, or advantage over me, directing me when I shall entreat God for thee and thy servants. When -Or by when; i. e. for what exact time. Pharaoh’s answer inExodus 5:10refers to this, by tomorrow. The shortness of the time would, of course, be a test of the supernatural character of the transaction.

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