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Book of Exodus - Chapter 9 - Verse 1

9:1
Then the LORD said unto Moses, Go in unto Pharaoh, and tell him, Thus saith the LORD God of the Hebrews, Let my people go, that they may serve me.

Meaning

In this verse, God instructs Moses to go to Pharaoh and demand that he lets the Hebrew people go so that they may serve Him. The significance of this command is multifaceted. Firstly, it demonstrates God's sovereignty and power over Pharaoh and the nation of Egypt. By sending Moses to deliver this message, God is showing His authority and setting the stage for the miraculous events that will unfold as a result of Pharaoh's refusal to comply.

Secondly, the command to let the Hebrew people go reflects God's desire for His chosen people to be free from bondage and oppression. Throughout the Bible, God consistently shows His concern for the oppressed and marginalized, and here He is once again intervening on behalf of the Israelites who have been enslaved in Egypt.

Lastly, the ultimate purpose of God's command is so that the Hebrew people may serve Him. By being freed from slavery, the Israelites will be able to worship and serve God in the way that He intended. This verse foreshadows the liberation of the Israelites and the establishment of their identity as God's chosen people.

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