Exodus 12:32
Also take your flocks and your herds, as ye have said, and be gone; and bless me also.
Original Language Analysis
גַּם
H1571
גַּם
Strong's:
H1571
Word #:
1 of 11
properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and
צֹֽאנְכֶ֨ם
your flocks
H6629
צֹֽאנְכֶ֨ם
your flocks
Strong's:
H6629
Word #:
2 of 11
a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men)
גַּם
H1571
גַּם
Strong's:
H1571
Word #:
3 of 11
properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and
בְּקַרְכֶ֥ם
and your herds
H1241
בְּקַרְכֶ֥ם
and your herds
Strong's:
H1241
Word #:
4 of 11
a beeve or an animal of the ox family of either gender (as used for plowing); collectively, a herd
כַּֽאֲשֶׁ֥ר
H834
כַּֽאֲשֶׁ֥ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
6 of 11
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
דִּבַּרְתֶּ֖ם
as ye have said
H1696
דִּבַּרְתֶּ֖ם
as ye have said
Strong's:
H1696
Word #:
7 of 11
perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
וָלֵ֑כוּ
H1980
וָלֵ֑כוּ
Strong's:
H1980
Word #:
8 of 11
to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
וּבֵֽרַכְתֶּ֖ם
and bless
H1288
וּבֵֽרַכְתֶּ֖ם
and bless
Strong's:
H1288
Word #:
9 of 11
to kneel; by implication to bless god (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (god or the king, as
Historical Context
This request for blessing shows Pharaoh recognized Moses and Aaron as having divine favor and intercessory power. Yet his pride had cost him his firstborn son and Egypt's prosperity.
Questions for Reflection
- How does Pharaoh's belated request for blessing warn against delaying repentance until after judgment falls?
- What does seeking blessing from those you previously persecuted reveal about the reality of divine power?
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Analysis & Commentary
Pharaoh's request 'bless me also' is remarkable—the man who claimed divine status now seeks blessing from the Hebrew God through His servants. This demonstrates brokenness and recognition of YHWH's supremacy. Yet it comes too late to save his heir or nation. The tragedy is that humility under grace could have prevented judgment, but humility under judgment cannot reverse consequences.