Les Feldick Bible Study

Which God dealt with Pharaoh in Egypt?

The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob dealt with Pharaoh in Egypt. God put Pharaoh in that position to magnify His own name, and even years later the ancient world knew what had happened down in Egypt as a result of that dealing.

Les teaches that the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob is the one who dealt with Pharaoh in Egypt. God put Pharaoh in that position for the purpose of magnifying His own name. Even years later, people of the ancient world knew what had happened down in Egypt as a result of that dealing. The passage then moves into the concept of the mercy of God in Romans chapter 9.

Romans 9:17

For the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, Even for this same purpose have I raised thee up, that I might shew my power in thee, and that my name might be declared throughout all the earth.

More Questions

Why did God raise up Pharaoh?

God says to Pharaoh that he raised him up for this same purpose: to show God's power in him and to declare God's name throughout all the earth.