Exodus 1:10 meaning
The rise of a new king in Egypt, one who did not acknowledge Joseph, marked a dark turning point for the Israelites. This Pharaoh, having forgotten the legacy and contributions of Joseph, perceived the growing population of Israelites as a potential threat. He feared they would align with Egypt's enemies during a conflict and therefore devised a plan to suppress them. This desire to control the Israelites led to an oppressive regime characterized by brutal slavery and heavy burdens.
In Exodus 1:10, Pharaoh’s outlook shifts to a cunning strategy: “Come on, let us deal wisely with them; lest they multiply…” His fear fueled a series of draconian measures aimed at curbing the Hebrews' growth. However, God’s providence remained evident; as oppression increased, so too did the Israelites' numbers, highlighting both divine faithfulness and human folly. The Pharaoh's concerns about losing control ultimately catalyzed God’s plan for deliverance, epitomizing the irony that while Pharaoh sought to enslave them, their oppression only set the stage for their liberation.
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Deeper Commentary Covering this Verse:
- Exodus 1:8-14 meaning. Many years before the birth of Moses, the Egyptians got concerned with the Israelites flourishing in their land. They decided to oppress the Israelites with hard labor.
Other Relevant Commentaries:
- Exodus 2:1-10 meaning. This passage describes the hiding of a Levite baby in the reeds on the Nile River and how Pharaoh’s daughter went to bathe in the Nile and saw the basket with the baby Moses inside.
- Exodus 10:1-20 meaning. In the eighth plague, the LORD used that which was (and still is) a scourge to the Egyptians and others to this day – locusts. These insects were (and still are) voracious eaters of any plant life that they can find.
- Exodus 7:1-7 meaning. This passage is the LORD’s response to the latest iteration of Moses using the excuse that he is not eloquent enough to talk to Pharaoh. The LORD accommodates him by restating His appointment of Aaron as his mouthpiece before Pharaoh. Moses will receive the LORD's message and then tell Aaron to convey it to Pharaoh. The purpose of this was to not only deliver Israel from Egyptian slavery but also to demonstrate that He is the sovereign God all creation. The section concludes with a statement of complete obedience by Moses and Aaron and also the ages of the two men when all this took place.
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