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Book of Exodus - Chapter 8 - Verse 9

8:9
And Moses said unto Pharaoh, Glory over me: when shall I entreat for thee, and for thy servants, and for thy people, to destroy the frogs from thee and thy houses, that they may remain in the river only?

Meaning

When Moses said to Pharaoh, "Glory over me," he was not using the term 'Glory' in a celebratory or positive sense. Instead, he was asking Pharaoh to assert his power and authority over him, to demand when he should pray to God to remove the plague of frogs from Egypt. By addressing Pharaoh in this manner, Moses was emphasizing Pharaoh's responsibility in dealing with the consequences of his actions, specifically the suffering caused by the plague of frogs. Moses offered to intercede with God on Pharaoh's behalf, showing compassion even towards his oppressor, hoping that Pharaoh would recognize the error of his ways and allow the Israelites to leave Egypt. This verse highlights the ongoing power struggle between Moses, as the representative of God, and Pharaoh, as the ruler of Egypt, as they negotiate the terms of the Israelites' liberation from slavery.

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