📖 Exodus — Chapter 11 (KJV)
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Exodus 11:1 And the LORD said unto Moses, RYet will I bring one plague more upon Pharaoh, and upon Egypt; afterwards he will let you go hence: when he shall let you go, he shall surely thrust you out hence altogether.
Exodus 11:2 Speak now in the ears of the people, and let every man Rborrow of his neighbour, and every woman of her neighbour, jewels of silver and jewels of gold.
Exodus 11:3 And Rthe LORD gave the people favour in the sight of the Egyptians. Moreover the man Moses was very great in the land of Egypt, in the sight of Pharaoh’s servants, and in the sight of the people.
Exodus 11:4 And Moses said, Thus saith the LORD, RAbout midnight will I go out into the midst of Egypt:
Exodus 11:5 And all the firstborn in the land of Egypt shall die, from the first born of Pharaoh that sitteth upon his throne, even unto the firstborn of the maidservant that is Rbehind the mill; and all the firstborn of beasts.
Exodus 11:6 And there shall be a great cry throughout all the land of Egypt, such as there was none like it, nor shall be like it any more.
Exodus 11:7 But against any of the children of Israel shall not a Rdog move his tongue, against man or beast: that ye may know how that the LORD doth put a difference between the Egyptians and Israel.
Exodus 11:8 And all these thy servants shall come down unto me, and bow down themselves unto me, saying, Get thee out, and all the people Tthat Rfollow thee: and after that I will go out. And he went out from Pharaoh in Ta great anger.
Exodus 11:9 And the LORD said unto Moses, RPharaoh shall not hearken unto you; that my wonders may be multiplied in the land of Egypt.
Exodus 11:10 And Moses and Aaron did all these wonders before Pharaoh: and Rthe LORD hardened Pharaoh’s heart, so that he would not let the children of Israel go out of his land.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Exodus 11:1–3 — One Plague Remains
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
The LORD announces one final plague, after which Pharaoh will drive Israel out. The people are to request silver and gold from their neighbours, and God gives them favour in the Egyptians' sight.
Key Truth: God prepares Israel for the departure he has promised.
Check What You Remember
1. How many more plagues did God announce? (Exodus 11:1)
Find it in Exodus 11:1 (KJV).
2. Name the two precious metals the people were to request. (Exodus 11:2)
Find it in Exodus 11:2 (KJV).
3. Who gave Israel favour in the Egyptians' sight? (Exodus 11:3)
Find it in Exodus 11:3 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Exodus 11:4–8 — Judgment upon the Firstborn
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Moses announces that judgment will come about midnight upon Egypt's firstborn, including the firstborn of beasts. A great cry will arise, while the LORD makes a distinction between Egypt and Israel. Moses says Pharaoh's servants will urge the people to leave.
Key Truth: The LORD declares both judgment and a distinction for Israel.
Check What You Remember
1. At what time would the LORD go out into Egypt? (Exodus 11:4)
Find it in Exodus 11:4 (KJV).
2. Which children in Egypt would die? (Exodus 11:5)
Find it in Exodus 11:5 (KJV).
3. Between which two peoples would God put a difference? (Exodus 11:7)
Find it in Exodus 11:7 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Exodus 11:9–10 — Pharaoh Still Refuses
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
The LORD says Pharaoh will not listen, so that his wonders may be multiplied in Egypt. Moses and Aaron perform the wonders, but Pharaoh's heart is hardened and Israel is not yet released.
Key Truth: Pharaoh's refusal does not overturn God's announced purpose.
Check What You Remember
1. Would Pharaoh listen to Moses? (Exodus 11:9)
Find it in Exodus 11:9 (KJV).
2. Who performed the wonders with Moses? (Exodus 11:10)
Find it in Exodus 11:10 (KJV).
3. Did Pharaoh release Israel at the end of this chapter? (Exodus 11:10)
Find it in Exodus 11:10 (KJV).
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. How will the final plague change Pharaoh’s response to Israel’s presence?
2. What contrast appears between Pharaoh’s resistance and Egyptian attitudes toward Moses?
3. What does the range of firstborn named in the warning show?
4. How is Israel’s safety described in contrast with Egypt’s cry?
5. What tension remains at the chapter’s conclusion?
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