What is the meaning of Exodus 10:18? So • The conjunction links this verse to the immediate context—the ninth plague of locusts and Pharaoh’s urgent summons of Moses (Exodus 10:16-17). • It signals a decisive response to Pharaoh’s plea, much like earlier transitions after each plague (Exodus 8:12; 9:33). • “So” reminds us that God’s dealings with Egypt unfold in orderly sequence, underscoring His sovereign control (Psalm 115:3; Isaiah 46:9-10). Moses left Pharaoh’s presence • Moses physically removes himself from the royal court, illustrating a clear separation between human authority and divine authority (Exodus 5:1; Acts 5:29). • His departure underscores obedience; he does not linger to negotiate but exits to seek God’s directive, echoing the pattern in Exodus 8:30 where he “went out from Pharaoh and pleaded with the LORD.” • The contrast is vivid: Pharaoh, hard-hearted and powerless, versus Moses, the servant who knows where true power resides (Proverbs 21:1; Hebrews 4:16). and appealed to the LORD. • Moses acts as intercessor, demonstrating the privilege and responsibility of mediation on behalf of others (Exodus 32:11-14; Numbers 14:17-20). • “Appealed” shows earnest, faith-filled prayer, not a ritual formula. It mirrors Elijah’s earnest prayer that halted rain (James 5:17-18) and points forward to Christ’s perfect intercession (Hebrews 7:25). • The phrase testifies to God’s openness to hear His servant even after repeated judgments, revealing divine patience (2 Peter 3:9; Lamentations 3:22-23). summary Exodus 10:18 captures Moses’ swift exit from Pharaoh and his immediate turn to God. The verse highlights the orderly unfolding of God’s plan, the decisive break from human authority to divine dependence, and the power of earnest intercession. Together these truths encourage believers to seek the Lord first, trust His sovereign timing, and stand in the gap for a world still resisting His commands. |
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