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Book of Exodus - Chapter 8 - Verse 28

8:28
And Pharaoh said, I will let you go, that ye may sacrifice to the LORD your God in the wilderness; only ye shall not go very far away: entreat for me.

Meaning

The verse 'And Pharaoh said, I will let you go, that ye may sacrifice to the LORD your God in the wilderness; only ye shall not go very far away: entreat for me.' from the book of Exodus describes a pivotal moment in the story of the Israelites' exodus from Egypt. Pharaoh, after experiencing several plagues brought upon Egypt by God, finally agrees to let the Israelites go into the wilderness to sacrifice to their God. However, Pharaoh's offer comes with a condition that they must not go very far away. This gesture of allowing the Israelites to worship in the wilderness shows a momentary shift in Pharaoh's stance, but it also reveals his reluctance to fully release his control over them. Pharaoh's request for the Israelites to intercede for him reflects his fear of the power of God and his desire for protection. This verse serves as a turning point in the story, leading to the eventual liberation of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt.

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