Exodus 9:3

"For if you refuse to let them go, and hold them still,"

Key Reflection

This verse emphasizes the consequences of resistance against God's will. By refusing to release the Israelites, Pharaoh’s actions hardened the hearts of both himself and his people, leading to further divine judgments and strengthening their rebellion against God's commands.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

A very grievous murrain -Or “pestilence;” but the word “murrain,” i. e. “a great mortality,” exactly expresses the meaning. This terrible visitation struck far more severely than the preceding, which had caused distress and suffering; it attacked the resources of the nation. The camels -These animals are only twice mentioned, here andGenesis 12:16, in connection with Egypt. Though camels are never represented on the monuments, they were known to the Egyptians, and were probably used on the frontier.

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