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Book of Exodus - Chapter 10 - Verse 24

10:24
And Pharaoh called unto Moses, and said, Go ye, serve the LORD; only let your flocks and your herds be stayed: let your little ones also go with you.

Meaning

In this verse from the book of Exodus, Pharaoh is finally conceding to Moses' demands to let the Israelites go and serve the Lord. However, his permission comes with conditions - he instructs Moses to take the people to worship but to leave behind their flocks and herds. This request reveals Pharaoh's attempt to maintain some level of control and power over the situation. By allowing the Israelites to go and worship, he is showing a moment of weakness and submission to the God of Moses. However, his reluctance to let go of their livestock demonstrates his unwillingness to fully let go of the Israelites and their resources. Pharaoh's fear of losing the Israelites completely drives his attempts to negotiate and retain some form of leverage. Despite the conditions he sets, this moment marks a significant step towards the eventual liberation of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt.

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