Exodus 10:3
And Moses and Aaron came in unto Pharaoh, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD God of the Hebrews, How long wilt thou refuse to humble thyself before me? let my people go, that they may serve me.
Original Language Analysis
כֹּֽה
H3541
כֹּֽה
Strong's:
H3541
Word #:
8 of 20
properly, like this, i.e., by implication, (of manner) thus (or so); also (of place) here (or hither); or (of time) now
יְהוָה֙
the LORD
H3068
יְהוָה֙
the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
10 of 20
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
אֱלֹהֵ֣י
God
H430
אֱלֹהֵ֣י
God
Strong's:
H430
Word #:
11 of 20
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
הָֽעִבְרִ֔ים
of the Hebrews
H5680
הָֽעִבְרִ֔ים
of the Hebrews
Strong's:
H5680
Word #:
12 of 20
an eberite (i.e., hebrew) or descendant of eber
עַד
H5704
עַד
Strong's:
H5704
Word #:
13 of 20
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
מָתַ֣י
How long
H4970
מָתַ֣י
How long
Strong's:
H4970
Word #:
14 of 20
properly, extent (of time); but used only adverbially (especially with other particle prefixes), when (either relative or interrogative)
לֵֽעָנֹ֖ת
to humble
H6031
לֵֽעָנֹ֖ת
to humble
Strong's:
H6031
Word #:
16 of 20
to depress literally or figuratively, transitive or intransitive (in various applications, as follows)
מִפָּנָ֑י
thyself before
H6440
מִפָּנָ֑י
thyself before
Strong's:
H6440
Word #:
17 of 20
the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi
שַׁלַּ֥ח
go
H7971
שַׁלַּ֥ח
go
Strong's:
H7971
Word #:
18 of 20
to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
Cross References
1 Peter 5:6Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:James 4:10Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.1 Kings 21:29Seest thou how Ahab humbleth himself before me? because he humbleth himself before me, I will not bring the evil in his days: but in his son's days will I bring the evil upon his house.Hebrews 12:25See that ye refuse not him that speaketh. For if they escaped not who refused him that spake on earth, much more shall not we escape, if we turn away from him that speaketh from heaven:Jeremiah 13:18Say unto the king and to the queen, Humble yourselves, sit down: for your principalities shall come down, even the crown of your glory.Romans 2:4Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?
Historical Context
Osiris ruled agriculture and resurrection, while Isis protected crops. Locusts were ancient Near Eastern terror, but this swarm's density exceeded natural plague. The total devastation left Egypt economically ruined.
Questions for Reflection
- How does God demonstrate His power through natural means taken to supernatural extremes?
- What does Pharaoh's servants' fear teach about recognizing God's hand in judgment?
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Analysis & Commentary
Verse 3 describes the locust plague, targeting Osiris (agriculture god) and Isis (grain goddess). Moses warns locusts will 'cover the face of the earth' and devour everything the hail left. Pharaoh's servants beg him to relent, recognizing Egypt's destruction.