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Moses said to Pharaoh, "I give you the honor of setting the time that I should pray for you, and for your servants, and for your people, that the frogs be destroyed from you and your houses, and remain in the river only."

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A Test of God's Power

Scholars explain that when Moses tells Pharaoh, "Have this glory over me," he is giving the king the honor of setting the exact time for the plague's removal. This was a strategic move. By letting Pharaoh choose the moment, Moses ensured that the frogs' disappearance could not be dismissed as coincidence or a natural event. It was a clear, undeniable demonstration that the God of Israel, not chance, was in complete control over creation.

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Exodus

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Exodus 8:9

18th Century

Theologian

Glory over me - See the margin, "have honor over me," that is, have the honor, or advantage over me, directing me when I am to entreat God f…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Exodus 8:9

19th Century

Bishop

And Moses said ... Glory over me. —This phrase seems equivalent to—“I submit to your will,” “I am content to do your bidding.” It …

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Exodus 8:9

16th Century

Theologian

And Moses said to Pharaoh. Commentators differ as to the meaning of this passage. Some are too speculative, explaining it to mean that thi…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Exodus 8:9

17th Century

Pastor

And Moses said unto Pharaoh, glory over me
If you can; take every advantage against me of lessening my glory, and in…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Exodus 8:1–15

17th Century

Minister

Pharaoh is plagued with frogs; their vast numbers made them severe plagues to the Egyptians. God could have plagued Egypt with lions, or bears, or …