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"Go in, speak to Pharaoh king of Egypt, that he let the children of Israel go out of his land."
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An Escalated Demand
Commentators observe a significant escalation in God's command. The initial request was for a temporary, three-day journey into the wilderness. Now, after Pharaoh's refusal, the demand is for a complete and permanent departure from the land of Egypt. This shift illustrates a divine principle: refusing a lighter instruction can lead to a more serious and demanding consequence.
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Exodus
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Go out of his land - Moses is now commanded to demand not a permission for a three days’ journey (Exodus 3:18, see note), which …
19th Century
Anglican
THE SECOND MESSAGE TO PHARAOH.
Speak to Pharaoh. —The second message was an advance upon the first. The fir…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Go in Into Pharaoh's palace, and into his presence, to whom access seems not to be very difficult; and perhaps acces…
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