And smote all the firstborn in Egypt — See Exodus 11:4-5; Exodus 12:29–30.

The chief of their strength &md…

For their heart was not right with him, neither were they stedfast in his covenant. But he, being full of compassion, forgave their iniquity, a…

And smote all the firstborn in Egypt
From the prince to the peasant; and not only the firstborn of men, but of beast…

Let not those who receive mercy from God be thereby made bold to sin, for the mercies they receive will hasten its punishment; yet let not those wh…