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Let the people go, so that they may worship the LORD their God. Do you not yet realize that Egypt is ruined?&#8221 <a href="/nlt/exodus/10.htm">New Living Translation</a> Pharaoh’s officials now came to Pharaoh and appealed to him. “How long will you let this man hold us hostage? Let the men go to worship the LORD their God! Don’t you realize that Egypt lies in ruins?” <a href="/esv/exodus/10.htm">English Standard Version</a> Then Pharaoh’s servants said to him, “How long shall this man be a snare to us? Let the men go, that they may serve the LORD their God. Do you not yet understand that Egypt is ruined?” <a href="/bsb/exodus/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Pharaoh’s officials asked him, “How long will this man be a snare to us? Let the people go, so that they may worship the LORD their God. Do you not yet realize that Egypt lies in ruins?” <a href="/kjv/exodus/10.htm">King James Bible</a> And Pharaoh's servants said unto him, How long shall this man be a snare unto us? let the men go, that they may serve the LORD their God: knowest thou not yet that Egypt is destroyed? <a href="/nkjv/exodus/10.htm">New King James Version</a> Then Pharaoh’s servants said to him, “How long shall this man be a snare to us? Let the men go, that they may serve the LORD their God. Do you not yet know that Egypt is destroyed?” <a href="/nasb_/exodus/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then Pharaoh’s servants said to him, “How long shall this man be a snare to us? Let the people go, so that they may serve the LORD their God. Do you not yet realize that Egypt is destroyed?” <a href="/nasb/exodus/10.htm">NASB 1995</a> Pharaoh&#8217s servants said to him, &#8220How long will this man be a snare to us? Let the men go, that they may serve the LORD their God. Do you not realize that Egypt is destroyed?&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/exodus/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And Pharaoh’s servants said to him, “How long will this man be a snare to us? Let the men go, that they may serve the LORD their God. Do you not realize that Egypt is destroyed?” <a href="/lsb/exodus/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And Pharaoh’s servants said to him, “How long will this man be a snare to us? Let the men go, that they may serve Yahweh their God. Do you not yet know that Egypt is destroyed?” <a href="/amp/exodus/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Pharaoh’s servants said to him, “How long shall this man be a trap to us? Let the men go, so that they may serve the LORD their God. Do you not realize that Egypt is destroyed?” <a href="/csb/exodus/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Pharaoh’s officials asked him, “How long must this man be a snare to us? Let the men go, so that they may worship the LORD their God. Don’t you realize yet that Egypt is devastated? ” <a href="/hcsb/exodus/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Pharaoh&#8217s officials asked him, &#8220How long must this man be a snare to us? Let the men go, so that they may worship Yahweh their God. Don&#8217t you realize yet that Egypt is devastated?&#8221 <a href="/asv/exodus/10.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Pharaoh's servants said unto him, How long shall this man be a snare unto us? let the men go, that they may serve Jehovah their God: knowest thou not yet that Egypt is destroyed? <a href="/cev/exodus/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> the king's officials asked, "Your Majesty, how much longer is this man going to be a troublemaker? Why don't you let the people leave, so they can worship the LORD their God? Don't you know that Egypt is a disaster?" <a href="/erv/exodus/10.htm">English Revised Version</a> And Pharaoh's servants said unto him, How long shall this man be a snare unto us? let the men go, that they may serve the LORD their God: knowest thou not yet that Egypt is destroyed? <a href="/gwt/exodus/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then Pharaoh's officials asked him, "How long will this man hold us in his grip? Let the Israelite men go to worship the LORD their God. When will you realize that Egypt is ruined?" <a href="/gnt/exodus/10.htm">Good News Translation</a> The king's officials said to him, "How long is this man going to give us trouble? Let the Israelite men go, so that they can worship the LORD their God. Don't you realize that Egypt is ruined?" <a href="/isv/exodus/10.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then the officials of Pharaoh told him, "How long will this man be a snare to us? Let the people go so they may serve the LORD their God! Don't you realize yet that Egypt is about to be destroyed?" <a href="/msb/exodus/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Pharaoh?s officials asked him, ?How long will this man be a snare to us? Let the people go, so that they may worship the LORD their God. Do you not yet realize that Egypt lies in ruins?? <a href="/net/exodus/10.htm">NET Bible</a> Pharaoh's servants said to him, "How long will this man be a menace to us? Release the people so that they may serve the LORD their God. Do you not know that Egypt is destroyed?" <a href="/nheb/exodus/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Pharaoh's servants said to him, "How long will this man be a snare to us? Let the men go, that they may serve their God. Do you not yet know that Egypt is destroyed?" <a href="/wbt/exodus/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And Pharaoh's servants said to him, How long shall this man be a snare to us? Let the men go, that they may serve the LORD their God: knowest thou not yet that Egypt is destroyed? <a href="/web/exodus/10.htm">World English Bible</a> Pharaoh’s servants said to him, “How long will this man be a snare to us? Let the men go, that they may serve Yahweh, their God. Don’t you yet know that Egypt is destroyed?” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/exodus/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And the servants of Pharaoh say to him, “Until when does this [one] become a snare to us? Send the men away, and they serve their God YHWH; do you not yet know that Egypt has perished?” <a href="/ylt/exodus/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And the servants of Pharaoh say unto him, 'Until when doth this one become a snare to us? send the men away, and they serve Jehovah their God; knowest thou not yet that Egypt hath perished?' <a href="/slt/exodus/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Pharaoh's servants will say to him, How long will this, be to us for a snare? Send forth the men, and they shall serve Jehovah their God, before thou shalt know that Egypt is destroyed.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/exodus/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Pharao's servants said to him: How long shall we endure this scandal? let the men go to sacrifice to the Lord their God. Dost thou not see that Egypt is undone? <a href="/cpdv/exodus/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then the servants of Pharaoh said to him: “How long must we endure this scandal? Release the men, in order to sacrifice to the Lord their God. Do you not see that Egypt is perishing?” <a href="/nabre/exodus/10.htm">New American Bible</a> But Pharaoh’s servants said to him, “How long will he be a snare for us? Let the people go to serve the LORD, their God. Do you not yet realize that Egypt is being destroyed?” <a href="/nrsvce/exodus/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Pharaoh’s officials said to him, “How long shall this fellow be a snare to us? Let the people go, so that they may worship the LORD their God; do you not yet understand that Egypt is ruined?”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/exodus/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And Pharaoh's servants said to him, How long shall we suffer this disaster? Let the men go that they may serve the LORD their God; do you not yet know that Egypt is destroyed? <a href="/hpbt/exodus/10.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And his Servants said to Pharaoh, “How long will we have this scandal? Send away the men and they shall serve LORD JEHOVAH their God. Do you not know that you have destroyed Egypt?”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/exodus/10.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And Pharaoh's servants said unto him: 'How long shall this man be a snare unto us? let the men go, that they may serve the LORD their God, knowest thou not yet that Egypt is destroyed?' <a href="/sep/exodus/10.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And the servants of Pharao say to him, How long shall this be a snare to us? send away the men, that they may serve their God; wilt thou know that Egypt is destroyed? <a href="/parallel/exodus/10-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kVae3PiKqhs?start=2346" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/exodus/10.htm">The Eighth Plague: Locusts</a> …6They will fill your houses and the houses of all your officials and every Egyptian—something neither your fathers nor your grandfathers have seen since the day they came into this land.’ ” Then Moses turned and left Pharaoh’s presence. 7<a href="/hebrew/6547.htm" title="6547: p̄ar·‘ōh (N-proper-ms) -- A title of Eg. kings. Of Egyptian derivation; Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings.">Pharaoh’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/5650.htm" title="5650: ‘aḇ·ḏê (N-mpc) -- Slave, servant. From abad; a servant.">officials</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mə·rū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">asked him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: ‘aḏ- (Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">“How long</a> <a href="/hebrew/4970.htm" title="4970: mā·ṯay (Interrog) -- When?. From an unused root meaning to extend; properly, extent; but used only adverbially, when."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2088.htm" title="2088: zeh (Pro-ms) -- This, here. A primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that.">will this</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: yih·yeh (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">man be</a> <a href="/hebrew/4170.htm" title="4170: lə·mō·w·qêš (Prep-l:: N-ms) -- A bait or lure, a snare. Or moqesh; from yaqosh; a noose: by implication, a hook.">a snare</a> <a href="/hebrew/lā·nū (Prep:: 1cp) -- ">to us?</a> <a href="/hebrew/582.htm" title="582: hā·’ă·nā·šîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Man, mankind. From 'anash; properly, a mortal; hence, a man in general.">Let the people</a> <a href="/hebrew/7971.htm" title="7971: šal·laḥ (V-Piel-Imp-ms) -- To send. A primitive root; to send away, for, or out.">go,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5647.htm" title="5647: wə·ya·‘aḇ·ḏū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjImperf-3mp) -- To work, serve. A primitive root; to work; by implication, to serve, till, enslave, etc.">so that they may worship</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hê·hem (N-mpc:: 3mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">their God.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3045.htm" title="3045: tê·ḏa‘ (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms) -- A primitive root; to know; used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially.">Do you not yet realize</a> <a href="/hebrew/2962.htm" title="2962: hă·ṭe·rem (Adv) -- From an unused root apparently meaning to interrupt or suspend; properly, non-occurrence; used adverbially, not yet or before."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/4714.htm" title="4714: miṣ·rā·yim (N-proper-fs) -- A son of Ham, also his desc. and their country in N.W. Africa. Dual of matsowr; Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt.">Egypt</a> <a href="/hebrew/6.htm" title="6: ’ā·ḇə·ḏāh (V-Qal-Perf-3fs) -- To perish. A primitive root; properly, to wander away, i.e. Lose oneself; by implication to perish.">is in ruins?”</a> 8So Moses and Aaron were brought back to Pharaoh. “Go, worship the LORD your God,” he said. “But who exactly will be going?”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/exodus/8-19.htm">Exodus 8:19</a> “This is the finger of God,” the magicians said to Pharaoh. But Pharaoh’s heart was hardened, and he would not listen to them, just as the LORD had said. <a href="/exodus/9-20.htm">Exodus 9:20-21</a> Those among Pharaoh’s officials who feared the word of the LORD hurried to bring their servants and livestock to shelter, / but those who disregarded the word of the LORD left their servants and livestock in the field. <a href="/exodus/12-33.htm">Exodus 12:33</a> And in order to send them out of the land quickly, the Egyptians urged the people on. “For otherwise,” they said, “we are all going to die!” <a href="/exodus/14-12.htm">Exodus 14:12</a> Did we not say to you in Egypt, ‘Leave us alone so that we may serve the Egyptians’? For it would have been better for us to serve the Egyptians than to die in the wilderness.” <a href="/numbers/14-3.htm">Numbers 14:3-4</a> Why is the LORD bringing us into this land to fall by the sword? Our wives and children will become plunder. Would it not be better for us to go back to Egypt?” / So they said to one another, “Let us appoint a leader and return to Egypt.” <a href="/numbers/16-13.htm">Numbers 16:13-14</a> Is it not enough that you have brought us up out of a land flowing with milk and honey to kill us in the wilderness? Must you also appoint yourself as ruler over us? / Moreover, you have not brought us into a land flowing with milk and honey or given us an inheritance of fields and vineyards. Will you gouge out the eyes of these men? No, we will not come!” <a href="/1_samuel/6-6.htm">1 Samuel 6:6</a> Why harden your hearts as the Egyptians and Pharaoh hardened theirs? When He afflicted them, did they not send the people out so they could go on their way? <a href="/1_kings/18-17.htm">1 Kings 18:17-18</a> When Ahab saw Elijah, he said to him, “Is that you, O troubler of Israel?” / “I have not troubled Israel,” Elijah replied, “but you and your father’s house have, for you have forsaken the commandments of the LORD and have followed the Baals. <a href="/2_kings/6-33.htm">2 Kings 6:33</a> While Elisha was still speaking with them, the messenger came down to him. And the king said, “This calamity is from the LORD. Why should I wait for the LORD any longer?” <a href="/psalms/105-25.htm">Psalm 105:25-36</a> whose hearts He turned to hate His people, to conspire against His servants. / He sent Moses His servant, and Aaron, whom He had chosen. / They performed His miraculous signs among them, and wonders in the land of Ham. ... <a href="/isaiah/19-11.htm">Isaiah 19:11-14</a> The princes of Zoan are mere fools; Pharaoh’s wise counselors give senseless advice. How can you say to Pharaoh, “I am one of the wise, a son of eastern kings”? / Where are your wise men now? Let them tell you and reveal what the LORD of Hosts has planned against Egypt. / The princes of Zoan have become fools; the princes of Memphis are deceived. The cornerstones of her tribes have led Egypt astray. ... <a href="/jeremiah/44-16.htm">Jeremiah 44:16-17</a> “As for the word you have spoken to us in the name of the LORD, we will not listen to you! / Instead, we will do everything we vowed to do: We will burn incense to the Queen of Heaven and offer drink offerings to her, just as we, our fathers, our kings, and our officials did in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem. At that time we had plenty of food and good things, and we saw no disaster. <a href="/ezekiel/20-8.htm">Ezekiel 20:8</a> But they rebelled against Me and refused to listen. None of them cast away the abominations before their eyes, and they did not forsake the idols of Egypt. So I resolved to pour out My wrath upon them and vent My anger against them in the land of Egypt. <a href="/matthew/27-19.htm">Matthew 27:19</a> While Pilate was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent him this message: “Have nothing to do with that innocent man, for I have suffered terribly in a dream today because of Him.” <a href="/mark/15-14.htm">Mark 15:14-15</a> “Why?” asked Pilate. “What evil has He done?” But they shouted all the louder, “Crucify Him!” / And wishing to satisfy the crowd, Pilate released Barabbas to them. But he had Jesus flogged, and handed Him over to be crucified.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And Pharaoh's servants said to him, How long shall this man be a snare to us? let the men go, that they may serve the LORD their God: know you not yet that Egypt is destroyed?how long<a href="/exodus/10-3.htm">Exodus 10:3</a> And Moses and Aaron came in unto Pharaoh, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD God of the Hebrews, How long wilt thou refuse to humble thyself before me? let my people go, that they may serve me.snare<a href="/exodus/23-33.htm">Exodus 23:33</a> They shall not dwell in thy land, lest they make thee sin against me: for if thou serve their gods, it will surely be a snare unto thee.<a href="/joshua/23-13.htm">Joshua 23:13</a> Know for a certainty that the LORD your God will no more drive out any of these nations from before you; but they shall be snares and traps unto you, and scourges in your sides, and thorns in your eyes, until ye perish from off this good land which the LORD your God hath given you.<a href="/1_samuel/18-21.htm">1 Samuel 18:21</a> And Saul said, I will give him her, that she may be a snare to him, and that the hand of the Philistines may be against him. Wherefore Saul said to David, Thou shalt this day be my son in law in the one of the twain.that Egypt<a href="/psalms/107-34.htm">Psalm 107:34</a> A fruitful land into barrenness, for the wickedness of them that dwell therein.<a href="/isaiah/14-20.htm">Isaiah 14:20</a> Thou shalt not be joined with them in burial, because thou hast destroyed thy land, and slain thy people: the seed of evildoers shall never be renowned.<a href="/isaiah/51-9.htm">Isaiah 51:9</a> Awake, awake, put on strength, O arm of the LORD; awake, as in the ancient days, in the generations of old. Art thou not it that hath cut Rahab, and wounded the dragon?<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/41-21.htm">Awake</a> <a href="/exodus/9-18.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-6.htm">Danger</a> <a href="/exodus/9-32.htm">Destroyed</a> <a href="/exodus/10-2.htm">Egypt</a> <a href="/genesis/47-21.htm">Egypt's</a> <a href="/exodus/9-27.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/exodus/10-1.htm">Officials</a> <a href="/exodus/10-6.htm">Pharaoh</a> <a href="/exodus/9-35.htm">Pharaoh's</a> <a href="/genesis/42-23.htm">Realize</a> <a href="/exodus/9-32.htm">Ruined</a> <a href="/exodus/10-6.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/exodus/10-3.htm">Serve</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-26.htm">Snare</a> <a href="/genesis/42-23.htm">Understand</a> <a href="/exodus/9-13.htm">Worship</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/judges/5-12.htm">Awake</a> <a href="/exodus/12-36.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/numbers/25-18.htm">Danger</a> <a href="/exodus/21-26.htm">Destroyed</a> <a href="/exodus/10-12.htm">Egypt</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/11-4.htm">Egypt's</a> <a href="/exodus/10-10.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/exodus/11-3.htm">Officials</a> <a href="/exodus/10-8.htm">Pharaoh</a> <a href="/exodus/10-11.htm">Pharaoh's</a> <a href="/numbers/22-34.htm">Realize</a> <a href="/numbers/21-29.htm">Ruined</a> <a href="/exodus/11-3.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/exodus/10-8.htm">Serve</a> <a href="/exodus/23-33.htm">Snare</a> <a href="/exodus/11-7.htm">Understand</a> <a href="/exodus/10-8.htm">Worship</a><div class="vheading2">Exodus 10</div>1. <a href="/exodus/10-1.htm">God threatens to send locusts</a> 7. <a href="/exodus/10-7.htm">Pharaoh, moved by his servants, inclines to let the Israelites go</a> 12. <a href="/exodus/10-12.htm">The plague of the locusts</a> 16. <a href="/exodus/10-16.htm">Pharaoh entreats Moses</a> 21. <a href="/exodus/10-21.htm">The plague of darkness</a> 24. <a href="/exodus/10-24.htm">Pharaoh again entreats Moses, but yet is hardened</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/exodus/10.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/exodus/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/exodus/10.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Pharaoh’s officials asked him The officials, or advisors, of Pharaoh were likely high-ranking members of the Egyptian court, possibly including magicians and wise men who had previously attempted to replicate Moses' miracles. Their questioning of Pharaoh indicates a growing dissent within the Egyptian leadership, highlighting the severity of the plagues and their impact on Egypt. This internal pressure reflects a shift in the narrative, where even those loyal to Pharaoh begin to see the futility of resisting God's will.How long will this man be a snare to us? The term "snare" suggests a trap or a source of ongoing trouble. Moses, as God's representative, had become a significant problem for Egypt, with each plague increasing in intensity. This phrase underscores the officials' frustration and desperation, as they recognize Moses' role in the calamities befalling Egypt. The use of "snare" also implies that Pharaoh's stubbornness is leading Egypt into further danger, a theme consistent with the biblical portrayal of sin and rebellion against God.Let the people go, so that they may worship the LORD their God. The officials' plea to let the Israelites go reflects a recognition of the power and authority of the LORD, the God of Israel. This acknowledgment is significant, as it contrasts with Pharaoh's hardened heart and refusal to submit to God's demands. The phrase "worship the LORD" emphasizes the purpose of the Israelites' departure, which is not merely for freedom but for the fulfillment of their covenant relationship with God. This request aligns with God's command to Moses in earlier chapters, highlighting the central theme of worship and obedience.Do you not yet realize that Egypt lies in ruins? This rhetorical question points to the devastation caused by the plagues, which have left Egypt economically and socially crippled. The officials' statement serves as a wake-up call to Pharaoh, urging him to see the reality of the situation. The phrase "lies in ruins" suggests widespread destruction, possibly including agricultural loss, economic collapse, and social unrest. This devastation is a direct consequence of Pharaoh's resistance to God's commands, illustrating the biblical principle that rebellion against God leads to ruin. The officials' insight foreshadows the ultimate judgment that will come upon Egypt, culminating in the Exodus.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/pharaoh.htm">Pharaoh</a> The ruler of Egypt, whose heart was hardened against letting the Israelites go, despite the plagues. 2. <a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a> The leader of the Israelites, chosen by God to demand their release from Egyptian bondage. 3. <a href="/topical/p/pharaoh's_officials.htm">Pharaoh’s Officials</a> Advisors to Pharaoh who recognized the devastation caused by the plagues and urged Pharaoh to release the Israelites. 4. <a href="/topical/e/egypt.htm">Egypt</a> The land suffering under the plagues sent by God as a consequence of Pharaoh's refusal to release the Israelites. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_plagues.htm">The Plagues</a> A series of divine judgments on Egypt, demonstrating God's power and sovereignty.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_pride.htm">The Consequences of Pride</a> Pharaoh's pride and stubbornness led to the ruin of Egypt. Pride can blind us to the truth and lead to destruction. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_heeding_warnings.htm">The Importance of Heeding Warnings</a> Pharaoh's officials recognized the danger and urged action. We should be attentive to wise counsel and warnings in our lives. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_power.htm">God's Sovereignty and Power</a> The plagues demonstrate God's control over nature and nations. Trust in God's ultimate authority and plan. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_intercession.htm">The Role of Intercession</a> Moses continually interceded for the Israelites. We are called to intercede for others, especially in times of crisis. <a href="/topical/r/recognizing_god's_hand_in_our_lives.htm">Recognizing God's Hand in Our Lives</a> Just as the Egyptians began to see the plagues as acts of God, we should be aware of God's work and presence in our circumstances.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_exodus_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Exodus 10</a> <a href="/q/why_no_egyptian_record_of_exodus_plagues.htm">If Pharaoh truly witnessed repeated plagues (Exodus 10), why is there no corresponding Egyptian record of these cataclysmic events? </a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_swearing.htm">Why does God cause people's hearts to harden?</a> <a href="/q/why_did_god_kill_egypt's_firstborn.htm">Why did God kill Egypt's firstborn children?</a> <a href="/q/why_give_metals_to_israelites_in_conflict.htm">(Exodus 11:2–3) Why would Egyptians willingly give their precious metals to the Israelites if they were supposedly in conflict? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/exodus/10.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) Let the men go.--Though the heart of Pharaoh remained hard, the plagues had a certain effect on the minds of the Egyptians. First, the magicians were impressed, and said, "This is the finger of God" (<a href="/exodus/8-19.htm" title="Then the magicians said to Pharaoh, This is the finger of God: and Pharaoh's heart was hardened, and he listened not to them; as the LORD had said.">Exodus 8:19</a>). Then a certain number of the people "feared the word of the Lord, and made their servants and their cattle flee into the houses" (<a href="/exodus/9-20.htm" title="He that feared the word of the LORD among the servants of Pharaoh made his servants and his cattle flee into the houses:">Exodus 9:20</a>). Now the very officers of the Court, those who were in the closest contact with the king, believed that the words of Moses would come true, and counselled the king to yield, and "let the men go." It has been supposed that they meant "the men only" (Knobel, Cook); but this is pure conjecture. The word used, which is not that of <a href="/exodus/10-11.htm" title="Not so: go now you that are men, and serve the LORD; for that you did desire. And they were driven out from Pharaoh's presence.">Exodus 10:11</a>, would cover women and children. The officers of the Court--rich landowners mostly--would dread impending ruin if the wheat and doora crops were destroyed, and would intend to counsel entire submission.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/exodus/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 7. - And Pharaoh's servants said unto him. This marks quite a new phase in the proceedings. Hitherto the courtiers generally had been dumb. Once the magicians had ventured to say - "This is the finger of God" (<a href="/exodus/8-19.htm">Exodus 8:19</a>); but otherwise the entire court had been passive, and left the king to himself. They are even said to have "hardened their hearts" like him (<a href="/exodus/9-34.htm">Exodus 9:34</a>). But now at last they break their silence and interfere. Having lost most of their cattle, and a large part of the year's crops, the great men became alarmed - they were large landed proprietors, and the destruction of the wheat and doora crops would seriously impoverish, if not actually ruin them. Moreover, it is to be noted that they interfere before the plague has begun, when it is simply threatened, which shows that they had come to believe in the power of Moses. Such a belief on the part of some had appeared, when the plague of hail was threatened (<a href="/exodus/9-20.htm">Exodus 9:20</a>); now it would seem to have become general. A snare to us - i.e. "a peril" - "a source of danger," the species being put for the genus. <a href="/commentaries/exodus/10-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Pharaoh’s פַרְעֹ֜ה (p̄ar·‘ōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6547.htm">Strong's 6547: </a> Pharaoh -- a title of Egypt kings officials עַבְדֵ֨י (‘aḇ·ḏê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5650.htm">Strong's 5650: </a> Slave, servant asked him, וַיֹּאמְרוּ֩ (way·yō·mə·rū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “How long עַד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> As far as, even to, up to, until, while will this זֶ֥ה (zeh) Pronoun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2088.htm">Strong's 2088: </a> This, that man be יִהְיֶ֨ה (yih·yeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be a snare to us? לְמוֹקֵ֔שׁ (lə·mō·w·qêš) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4170.htm">Strong's 4170: </a> A bait or lure, a snare Let the people הָ֣אֲנָשִׁ֔ים (hā·’ă·nā·šîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> A man as an individual, a male person go, שַׁלַּח֙ (šal·laḥ) Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7971.htm">Strong's 7971: </a> To send away, for, out so that they may worship וְיַֽעַבְד֖וּ (wə·ya·‘aḇ·ḏū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5647.htm">Strong's 5647: </a> To work, to serve, till, enslave the LORD יְהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel their God. אֱלֹהֵיהֶ֑ם (’ĕ·lō·hê·hem) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative Do you not yet realize תֵּדַ֔ע (tê·ḏa‘) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3045.htm">Strong's 3045: </a> To know that כִּ֥י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction Egypt מִצְרָֽיִם׃ (miṣ·rā·yim) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4714.htm">Strong's 4714: </a> Egypt -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their country in Northwest Africa is in ruins?” אָבְדָ֖ה (’ā·ḇə·ḏāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6.htm">Strong's 6: </a> To wander away, lose oneself, to perish <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/10-7.htm">Exodus 10:7 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/exodus/10-7.htm">Exodus 10:7 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/exodus/10-7.htm">Exodus 10:7 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/exodus/10-7.htm">Exodus 10:7 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/exodus/10-7.htm">Exodus 10:7 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/10-7.htm">Exodus 10:7 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/10-7.htm">Exodus 10:7 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/10-7.htm">Exodus 10:7 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/10-7.htm">Exodus 10:7 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/exodus/10-7.htm">Exodus 10:7 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/exodus/10-7.htm">OT Law: Exodus 10:7 Pharaoh's servants said to him How long (Exo. 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