Exodus 11:9
And the LORD said unto Moses, Pharaoh shall not hearken unto you; that my wonders may be multiplied in the land of Egypt.
Original Language Analysis
יְהוָה֙
And the LORD
H3068
יְהוָה֙
And the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
2 of 13
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
לֹֽא
H3808
לֹֽא
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
5 of 13
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
יִשְׁמַ֥ע
shall not hearken
H8085
יִשְׁמַ֥ע
shall not hearken
Strong's:
H8085
Word #:
6 of 13
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
לְמַ֛עַן
H4616
לְמַ֛עַן
Strong's:
H4616
Word #:
9 of 13
properly, heed, i.e., purpose; used only adverbially, on account of (as a motive or an aim), teleologically, in order that
מֽוֹפְתַ֖י
unto you that my wonders
H4159
מֽוֹפְתַ֖י
unto you that my wonders
Strong's:
H4159
Word #:
11 of 13
a miracle; by implication, a token or omen
Historical Context
The midnight hour emphasizes God's sovereign timing and judgment coming in darkness. The scope—from royal palace to prison to barn—demonstrates no earthly status protects from divine judgment. Only the Passover blood will shield.
Questions for Reflection
- How does the universality of this judgment foreshadow universal human sinfulness?
- What does the need for blood protection teach about the coming gospel?
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Analysis & Commentary
Verse 9 describes Moses's final warning about midnight judgment. God Himself will pass through Egypt, striking every firstborn from Pharaoh's throne to the prisoner in the dungeon, and even livestock firstborn. This universal judgment spares none, revealing sin's comprehensive curse.