Les Feldick Bible Study

What did God tell Moses would happen with Pharaoh before Israel could leave Egypt?

God told Moses that Pharaoh, the king of Egypt, would not let Israel go by a mighty hand. God would stretch out His hand, smite Egypt with all His wonders, and after the plagues, Pharaoh would let the people go.

Les teaches that God knew what would have to happen. God told Moses He was sure the king of Egypt would not let Israel go, not by a mighty hand. God said He would stretch out His hand and smite Egypt with all His wonders in the midst thereof. After that—after the plagues—Pharaoh would let the people go. This shows God knew the necessary sequence before Israel could leave Egypt.

Exodus 3:19

And I am sure that the king of Egypt will not let you go, no, not by a mighty hand.

Exodus 3:20

And I will stretch out my hand, and smite Egypt with all my wonders which I will do in the midst thereof: and after that he will let you go.

More Questions

What did God say had to happen before Pharaoh would let Israel go?

God told Moses that the king of Egypt would not let the people go, but after God stretched out his hand and struck Egypt with wonders, Pharaoh would let them go.