Exodus 11:1

Arabic Bible AVD 1999 (الكتاب المقدس)

ثُمَّ قَالَ ٱلرَّبُّ لِمُوسَى: «ضَرْبَةً وَاحِدَةً أَيْضًا أَجْلِبُ عَلَى فِرْعَوْنَ وَعَلَى مِصْرَ. بَعْدَ ذَلِكَ يُطْلِقُكُمْ مِنْ هُنَا. وَعِنْدَمَا يُطْلِقُكُمْ يَطْرُدُكُمْ طَرْدًا مِنْ هُنَا بِٱلتَّمَامِ.

What Does This Mean?

In this verse, God tells Moses that He will bring one final plague upon Egypt. This plague will be the last straw, forcing Pharaoh to release the Israelites. Not only will Pharaoh let them go, but he will also push them out of Egypt.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a really stubborn older sibling who always refuses to share their toys. One day, your mom decides to give them one more warning before taking away all the toys. That's kind of like what God is doing here. He's giving Pharaoh one last chance to change his mind before something big happens.

Historical Background

The Book of Exodus was written by Moses around 1446 BC. This verse speaks to the Israelites who were enslaved in Egypt and were eager for their liberation. The cultural setting was one of oppression and hardship for the Israelites under Pharaoh's rule.

Living It Out Today

Just as God showed perseverance in bringing multiple plagues to force Pharaoh to release the Israelites, we can also show perseverance in our efforts to achieve justice or change in difficult situations. For example, if you see bullying at school, you can keep bringing it up to teachers until they take action.

Topics

• deliverance
• perseverance
• oppression
• freedom
• divine intervention
• plagues

Related Verses

• Exodus 12:12
• Numbers 33:4
• Joshua 24:5
• Psalm 78:51
• Revelation 16:13

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the final plague?

The final plague was the death of the firstborn, which is described in Exodus 12. This plague was so severe that it finally forced Pharaoh to release the Israelites.

Why did God bring the plagues?

God brought the plagues to demonstrate His power to both the Egyptians and the Israelites and to force Pharaoh to let the Israelites go free from slavery.

How did the Israelites respond to the final plague?

The Israelites were instructed to mark their doorposts with lamb's blood so that the angel of death would pass over their houses, sparing their firstborn children.

What does this verse teach us about God's nature?

This verse highlights God's determination to free His people and His willingness to take decisive action to achieve this goal, showing His power and justice.