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The Bargaining Concession
Under the pressure of the plague, Pharaoh makes his first concession. Commentators note that while he finally acknowledges God's power, his offer to let Israel sacrifice "in the land" is a strategic compromise. He tries to bargain with God, granting partial obedience to get relief without fully surrendering his control.
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Exodus
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Albert Barnes
On Exodus 8:25
18th Century
Theologian
To your God - Pharaoh now admits the existence and power of the God whom he had professed not to know; but, as Moses is careful to record, h…
Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 8:25
19th Century
Bishop
Pharaoh called for Moses. —Pharaoh suffered from the swarms of flies equally with his subjects, or rather, more than his …
John Calvin
On Exodus 8:25
16th Century
Theologian
And Pharaoh called for Moses. Pharaoh imagines that he is granting a great thing if the Israelites are permitted to offer sacrifice to God…
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John Gill
On Exodus 8:25
17th Century
Pastor
Ver. 25 And Pharaoh called for Moses and for Aaron
He and his people not being able to endure this plague of flies a…
Matthew Henry
On Exodus 8:20–32
17th Century
Minister
Pharaoh was early at his false devotions to the river; and should we seek more sleep and more slumber when any service to the Lord is to be done? T…