How does Exodus 10:6 demonstrate God's power over Pharaoh's stubbornness? Setting the Scene • Exodus 10 is already deep into the contest between the LORD and Pharaoh. • Seven plagues have struck Egypt, yet Pharaoh keeps reneging on his promises to let Israel go. • God Himself explains the purpose: “I have hardened his heart…that I may display these signs of Mine among them” (Exodus 10:1–2). The Key Verse “‘They will fill your houses and the houses of all your officials and every house in Egypt—something neither your fathers nor your grandfathers have seen since the day they came to this land till today.’ Then Moses turned and left Pharaoh’s presence.” (Exodus 10:6) How Exodus 10:6 Reveals God’s Power Over Stubborn Pharaoh 1. A threat beyond human control • Locusts are a natural force no monarch can command or repel. • By forecasting an unprecedented swarm, God shows He alone directs creation (Job 38:34–35). 2. A judgment no precedent can soften • “Something neither your fathers nor your grandfathers have seen” underscores total uniqueness. • History offers Pharaoh no guidance or defense, spotlighting his helplessness. 3. An insult to Egypt’s gods • Egyptian deities supposedly protected crops (e.g., Min, Nepri). • A devouring locust plague exposes their impotence and elevates the LORD as unrivaled (Exodus 12:12). 4. A precise prophecy fulfilled to the letter • The literal arrival of the locusts the next day (Exodus 10:13–15) validates God’s word and discredits Pharaoh’s obstinacy. 5. Moses’ dignified exit • “Moses turned and left Pharaoh’s presence.” No bargaining, no fear—because divine authority has spoken. • The servant’s confidence mirrors the Master’s supremacy. God’s Sovereign Grip on Human Hearts • Exodus 10:1: “I have hardened his heart…” reminds us that God’s rule extends even to human will. • Proverbs 21:1: “The king’s heart is a watercourse in the hand of the LORD; He directs it wherever He pleases.” • Romans 9:17: “For Scripture says to Pharaoh: ‘I raised you up for this very purpose, that I might display My power in you…’” Take-Home Truths • Divine warnings are merciful but also unstoppable. • Human stubbornness never overturns God’s plan; instead, it becomes the stage on which He magnifies His glory. • Every word God speaks—no matter how unlikely—comes to pass exactly as spoken. |
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